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Faizul Abdul Ghani is the Pakatan Harapan (PKR) candidate for the Tanjung Surat 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 Bukit Kepong seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has cautioned political leaders against exploiting the royal institution for electoral gain as Johor prepares for its 16th state election.
PKR has reaffirmed its intention to field a candidate for Puteri Wangsa in the upcoming Johor state election, contradicting Amanah's assertion of prior claim to the seat.
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PKR is poised to contest the Puteri Wangsa seat in the upcoming Johor election, reversing an earlier agreement to cede the constituency to coalition partner Muda, signalling potential realignment within the opposition alliance.
Dr Maszlee Malik, who previously served as education minister, is emerging as a likely choice for PKR's candidate selection in the forthcoming Johor state election.
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Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has stated that the majority of his Bersama party's membership base consists of individuals without ties to PKR, countering suggestions that the party attracts only dissatisfied former members.
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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has expressed his deepest condolences following the death of Abas Awang, a prominent PKR figure in Pahang.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has mourned the death of longtime PKR stalwart Cikgu Abas Awang, calling his passing a considerable loss to the party's Pahang chapter and the broader KEADILAN family.
PKR has elevated Saifuddin and Zaliha to vice-president positions as the party shifts its congress to August, allowing state divisions to concentrate on upcoming elections.
PKR has pushed back its annual congress from late June to mid-August to concentrate on readying for upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has extended condolences to the family of Pahang PKR leader Abas Awang, who died at his residence in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor.
A PKR lawmaker believes multi-cornered electoral contests are beneficial for voters and democratic processes, suggesting such arrangements will increasingly become standard in Malaysian politics.
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PKR's Political Bureau held discussions centring on preparations for the Johor election and the possible dissolution of the Negri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly.
The Prime Minister's Department has assigned a dedicated unit to handle parliamentary funds for Subang and PJ constituencies. This follows restrictions placed on PKR lawmakers' access to the online allocation management system.
A prominent PKR figure has defended suspending two party MPs from the MyKhas portal, citing connections to former deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.
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A second PKR lawmaker has reported being unable to access the MyKhas system for managing constituency funds, following similar complaints from party colleagues about restricted portal access.
Party members in Johor are rallying behind Tebrau PKR chief M. Prakash, calling on Pakatan Harapan to select him as the coalition's candidate for the Tiram state election.
The women's wing of PKR will be instrumental in the upcoming Johor election, according to party chief Fadhlina Sidek.
PKR's Akmal Nasrullah has affirmed that former deputy president Rafizi Ramli has the right to determine his own political trajectory, emphasizing respect for democratic freedoms.
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PKR's Youth chief has dismissed suggestions that recent changes to the party's election director position are personality-driven, insisting instead that the moves are part of broader strategic restructuring.
PKR Youth Chief Kamil Munim has dismissed concerns over the election director's departure, characterising portfolio shifts as standard practice within political organisations adapting to new circumstances.
PKR leadership council member Akmal Nasrullah has stated that former deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli may choose to join whichever political party he wishes as part of Malaysia's democratic framework.
Hassan Abdul Karim has issued a stark warning that PKR faces serious risk of collapse, describing the party as significantly damaged and requiring urgent remedial action to prevent organisational failure.
A PKR politician has urged the government to establish a major specialist hospital in Hulu Selangor, warning that the district's 300,000 residents currently struggle with inadequate medical facilities.
PKR has downplayed concerns of widespread defections, with party leadership asserting that membership losses following Rafizi Ramli's departure to Parti Bersama Malaysia remain minimal.
PKR's Rafizi Ramli has rubbished rumours suggesting that party deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar is preparing to leave and join Parti Bersama Malaysia.
Wong Chen, the Subang Member of Parliament from PKR, will relinquish his role as MDV chairman on May 31. The politician, who is aligned with Rafizi Ramli, has characterised the move as unexpected.
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Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz has signalled flexibility over his electoral prospects, indicating willingness to campaign in any constituency designated by PKR leadership.
PKR politician Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz has indicated his flexibility to stand as a candidate in any constituency, including Pandan, following Rafizi Ramli's recent resignation from parliamentary duties.
PKR has recruited more than 5,000 new members between April and May through natural growth without promotional campaigns, according to party information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
PKR's membership has surpassed one million people, strengthening its standing as a cornerstone of the current unity government coalition.
PKR has named Amirudin as its new election director, replacing Nurul Izzah Anwar. The party says Nurul Izzah will focus on strengthening the party's election machinery and operational processes.
PKR's Hassan Karim has questioned whether Rafizi Ramli's Bersama movement brings anything fresh to the table, suggesting its 12-point agenda contains proposals already in circulation.
PKR's Rafizi Ramli has cautioned DAP against entangling his party in the Chinese opposition party's internal power struggles, following Tony Pua's recent attacks on PKR MPs supporting his faction.
The PKR Shah Alam division chief has dismissed reports of a large-scale departure, asserting that merely three committee members have resigned from the party.
Angkatan Muda Keadilan chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim has urged PKR leaders who attended a Parti Bersama Malaysia event to publicly explain their presence, warning that silence could lead to continued questions from party members.
Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz has declined to commit on contesting Pandan in the upcoming general election, placing the decision squarely with PKR leadership. The PM's senior political adviser emphasized party strategy will determine the matter.
Perak PKR has appealed to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to contest the Tambun parliamentary seat in the next general election, signalling the party's confidence in his candidacy for the constituency.
PKR's Hassan Karim has dismissed Rafizi Ramli's Bersama political outfit, arguing that its 12-point agenda contains no innovative proposals and does not justify establishing a new political platform.
The PKR Youth wing has moved to quell speculation about large-scale party defections, insisting the departures of prominent figures Rafizi and Nik Nazmi do not signal broader discontent within the party.
Mohd Amin Abdul Mem, who led PKR in Semporna for the party, has resigned from all positions citing a shift away from the organisation's foundational reform ideals that initially drew him to join.
PKR has assigned Tengku Zafrul oversight of the Pandan and Ampang parliamentary constituencies. Party vice-president Amirudin Shari confirmed that PKR president Anwar Ibrahim directly requested the appointment, allowing Tengku Zafrul to assume a more prominent position in Selangor politics.
PKR leader Rafizi Ramli has cautioned against drawing his party into DAP's internal disagreements, following Tony Pua's recent criticism of parliamentarians supporting him.
PKR's Angkatan Muda Keadilan vice-chief Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari dismissed concerns about recent departures, insisting the party remains committed to consolidating its base and tackling national challenges.
Angkatan Muda Keadilan's leadership says the youth wing remains robust and is experiencing steady membership growth, dismissing concerns over recent departures from the party.
PKR leadership has called on its MPs to strictly adhere to party decisions and fulfil the mandate voters granted them, emphasising the importance of collective party discipline and responsibility.
The chairman of Urimai has questioned whether Bersama operates as a personality-driven outfit, suggesting that Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Aziz formed the party due to frustrations with certain PKR figures.
Political observers believe Rafizi Ramli and his Bersama faction will maintain cordial relations with DAP while focusing their opposition efforts on select PKR leaders rather than launching broad attacks across Pakatan Harapan.
PKR president Anwar Ibrahim has urged party members in Pandan to ensure the parliamentary constituency remains under PKR's control, following Rafizi Ramli's recent switch to Parti Bersama Malaysia.
The Election Commission has ruled that no by-elections will be held for the Pandan and Setiawangsa parliamentary seats after they were declared vacant by departing MPs Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
Altimet has firmly rejected suggestions that he plans to leave PKR, stating his unwavering commitment to the party and maintaining confidence in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's direction.