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Parti Bersama Malaysia has completed its selection process for the Johor state election, with 73 volunteers chosen to contest. Party leader Rafizi Ramli confirmed the shortlisted candidates will be announced Friday.
Bersama party is attracting interest from former high-ranking civil servants eyeing candidacy in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, signalling a shift in recruitment strategies.
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PKR has initiated legal proceedings to examine the circumstances surrounding the exits of former Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi, while party disciplinary measures target Wong Chen, reflecting deepening tensions within the coalition partner.
PKR has delegated to its legal team all decisions regarding possible disciplinary or legal action against former Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and ex-Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad following their recent exit from the party.
Parti Bersama Malaysia will reveal its candidates for the Johor state election on Friday, following the completion of screening for over 300 applicants seeking to contest seats in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.