Johor: Johor Perikatan Nasional (PN) has almost completed its seat allocation for the upcoming Johor state election, with about 80 per cent finalised. Its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Sahruddin Jamal stated that discussions on the remaining 20 per cent involve seats for the Malaysian Indian People's Party (MIPP) as well as proposed electoral pacts with other parties, including MUDA and Ikatan Prihatin Rakyat (IPR).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Sahruddin mentioned that seat allocation is still being finalised, but about 80 per cent has been completed. As announced previously, PN will contest all 56 state seats. He emphasized that PN had also mobilised the election machinery of its four component parties - Bersatu, PAS, Gerakan, and MIPP, in preparation for the polls.

Yesterday, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced the dissolution of the state legislative assembly after receiving the consent of the Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail, paving the way for a state election soon. Meanwhile, MUDA stated it would defend the Puteri Wangsa seat and field more young candidates in the coming election.