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Abd Mutalip Abd Rahim, the previous Layang-Layang MP, has departed Umno to join Bersatu, announcing plans to contest the same seat under the Perikatan Nasional coalition banner following Umno's decision to cede the constituency to MCA.
Senior Perikatan Nasional leaders emerged from talks at PAS headquarters in Kuala Lumpur expressing contentment with concluded seat negotiations for the Johor state election, suggesting the coalition has resolved internal divisions over candidate allocation.
Perikatan Nasional election director Sanusi Md Nor says Bersatu will contest the largest share of seats in the upcoming Johor state election, following resolution of competing claims.
Johor's Amanah party has agreed to relinquish its claim to the Puteri Wangsa parliamentary seat in favour of PKR, following negotiations between the allied parties. The decision reflects ongoing efforts to consolidate opposition positioning.
People's Justice Party (PKR) has confirmed plans to contest the Puteri Wangsa state seat in the forthcoming Johor state election, despite Amanah's counterclaim over the constituency.
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Barisan Nasional's leadership is moving toward resolving contentious seat allocation disputes in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, with final decisions expected within days, according to Umno's top administrator.
Bersatu's president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has signalled the party's readiness to compete directly with Pas in Johor should both parties pursue identical constituencies, marking a cautious stance amid ongoing coalition tensions.