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Maszlee Malik is the Pakatan Harapan (PKR) candidate for the Puteri Wangsa state seat in the 16th Johor State Election. Here is a profile of the candidate and the contest ahead of polling day on July 11, 2026.
Live coverage of the Gambir seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
PKR will conduct a comprehensive internal review at its August 16 annual congress, examining weaknesses exposed by recent losses in Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, party information chief confirms.
PKR's Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim has cautioned against calling an early general election, arguing the government should continue its mandate until late 2027 or early 2028 to allow its economic initiatives to bear fruit.
A Sessions Court in Sepang has directed popular blogger Papagomo to present his defence against allegations that he published false information on Facebook claiming 11 PKR parliamentarians had withdrawn support from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
The Barisan Nasional candidate for Jeram Padang has spurned a debate invitation from his PKR opponent, dismissing the challenge as a strategic ploy and referencing the rival's prior electoral defeat.
PKR secretary-general Saifuddin refuses to engage in identity politics contests, arguing voters should judge parties on governance performance rather than ethno-religious claims.
Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has dismissed opposition calls to review Pakatan Harapan's federal partnership, defending Barisan Nasional's separate electoral arrangement with Perikatan Nasional in Negri Sembilan.
PKR and Pakatan Harapan have affirmed their respect for coalition partners' autonomy in determining campaign strategies for the Negeri Sembilan state election, while emphasising their commitment to the people's economic and social welfare.
Dr Maszlee Malik is set to secure PKR's maiden victory in the Johor state election at Puteri Wangsa, while Barisan Nasional demonstrates surprising strength by penetrating constituencies previously held by Pakatan Harapan.
PKR's deputy secretary-general has cautioned that Johor's upcoming election should not become a vehicle for relitigating legal issues or attempting to influence judicial outcomes through political messaging.
PKR leader Saifuddin has obtained a default judgment in a defamation suit against a social media user who alleged he orchestrated investigations into Kedah Darul Aman FC by anti-corruption and tax authorities.