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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on political parties contesting the Johor state election to refrain from using former Prime Minister Najib Razak's imprisonment as a campaign issue, urging instead a focus on substantive governance matters.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry has directed the Road Transport Department to issue summonses against campaign workers found riding motorcycles without helmets during the Johor state election, with Minister Anthony Loke emphasising impartial enforcement across all political parties.
Parliament is set to examine complaints about unequal federal allocations to states and clarify enforcement of rules banning government project announcements during election campaigns, with multiple MPs raising concerns about fairness and implementation mechanisms.
Johor police have initiated investigations into three separate matters stemming from seven election-related complaints received since nomination proceedings began, indicating heightened scrutiny of campaign conduct.