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Johor DAP has challenged Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi to clarify allegations that TVET students were compelled to attend a roadshow that was subsequently leveraged for Barisan Nasional campaign purposes ahead of the state election.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on all parties contesting the Johor election to conduct campaigns with dignity and respect, warning against arrogant behaviour that could undermine democratic values.
PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has rebuked political figures for entangling the royal institution in pre-election political calculations, warning that such conduct undermines constitutional conventions ahead of Johor's 16th state election.
Johor's royal leadership has issued a strong call for restraint, warning political contenders to abandon personal attacks and maintain civility throughout the state election campaign period.