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Felicia Poh Rui Ling is the Pakatan Harapan (DAP) candidate for the Penggaram 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 Pekan Nanas seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
A senior DAP assemblyman has warned that Pakatan Harapan failed to provide voters with a compelling reason to support the coalition beyond its existing government presence, following its defeat in the Negri Sembilan election.
Police are investigating Jempol Member of Parliament Shamsulkahar Deli following complaints filed by Democratic Action Party leaders. The DAP claims the MP made remarks during a ceramah linking the party to an image considered disrespectful to the Sultan of Selangor.
The Negri Sembilan state election dealt Pakatan Harapan its most severe blow since 2018, with DAP and PKR sustaining dramatic defeats. The results expose widening fractures within the ruling coalition and pose difficult questions for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's leadership.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has dismissed the predictive value of opinion polls ahead of the Negri Sembilan state election, insisting that voters themselves will determine the ultimate outcome when they cast their ballots.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed shock at what he characterises as persistent attacks targeting DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke during the Negri Sembilan state election campaign.
A DAP politician has questioned whether MCA will publicly oppose Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Lampi, arguing that silence reflects BN's subordinate position within the broader PN alliance and prioritises electoral gains over principle.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke faces an uphill fight to retain his Chennah constituency in Negri Sembilan as anti-DAP sentiment grows among Malay voters. His political future hangs in the balance against challenger John Siow Kong Choon.
A DAP parliamentarian has called for an inquiry into comments attributed to a Perikatan Nasional official regarding the civic commitment of Chinese and Indian Malaysians, warning that such remarks could destabilise intercommunal relations.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has rejected Umno attacks over Pakatan Harapan's choice of menteri besar candidate for Negeri Sembilan, calling the remarks politically motivated.
DAP Women's chief Teo Nie Ching has urged Negeri Sembilan voters to retain Pakatan Harapan in power, highlighting three years of economic gains and policy reforms under the MADANI Government agenda.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke will contest the Chennah state seat against BN's Siow Kong Choon in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, with polling day set for August 1.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has denounced politicians he terms 'traitors' for allegedly attempting to destabilise the Negri Sembilan state government led by caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Ismail has expressed concern over DAP's Nga Kor Ming's statement that he would resign if former PM Najib Razak were released, saying he intends to discuss the matter directly with his political associate.
UMNO Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh has challenged DAP deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming to follow through on an earlier commitment to step down after Barisan Nasional's decisive win in the Johor state election.
Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching has questioned the rationale for creating appointed state assemblymen positions, warning the mechanism could undermine democratic transparency as voters have no say in selecting these representatives.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has rejected repeated accusations that the party dictates government policy, insisting all federal and state decisions result from collective discussion among coalition partners.
A Skudai DAP candidate has challenged Barisan Nasional to clarify whether it has reached a covert understanding with PAS regarding the allocation of five appointed positions in the state.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rebuked political opponents who decline to cooperate with DAP, asserting that such exclusionary tactics disrespect the democratic choices made by Malaysian voters.
A first-time Barisan Nasional candidate from MIC is challenging DAP's dominance in Perling by redirecting voter attention toward local issues, arguing residents lack clarity about state assemblyman responsibilities.
Barisan Nasional deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has challenged DAP leader Nga Kor Ming to resign immediately, responding to the latter's recent remarks concerning the Johor state election.
Johor DAP chairman and Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has called for responsible political conduct, condemning recent sabotage of Pakatan Harapan campaign materials across multiple constituencies ahead of July 11 polling.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke and rival political figures pledged to preserve parliamentary professionalism despite mounting campaign pressure from the Johor election, signalling an effort to separate electoral competition from legislative work.
Senior DAP figure Dr Ong Kian Ming has forecast a decisive victory for Barisan Nasional in Johor's forthcoming state election, projecting the coalition will secure 53 of the legislature's 56 seats.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke argues that Pakatan Harapan's performance in the July 11 Johor state election is vital to preventing political monopoly and maintaining democratic oversight in the state.
Former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri claims the Democratic Action Party can no longer count on non-Malay voters as a guaranteed political stronghold, drawing parallels to the party's collapse in Sabah.
Penang DAP Socialist Youth has branded environmental group Sahabat Alam Malaysia's description of the Penang South Reclamation project as an 'illegal island' as political propaganda, following the NGO's unsuccessful court challenge.
Incumbent Chennah assemblyman Anthony Loke has declared his readiness to face any challenger in the forthcoming Negeri Sembilan state election, affirming democratic principles while focusing on constituent duties.
Former Skudai assemblywoman Marina Ibrahim has accused a DAP leader of supporting a royal pardon for ex-premier Najib Razak and house arrest instead of prison, claiming the party applies inconsistent standards.
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DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng has pressed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to settle what he describes as a RM2.8 billion funding shortfall affecting Penang and to restructure the mechanism determining state resource distribution.
Barisan Nasional confronts a formidable challenge in Johor's Batu Pahat district, where the opposition DAP has maintained a firm grip on the Penggaram seat for more than ten years. The coalition must overturn entrenched support to regain lost ground.
A former DAP politician has accused Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional of harbouring an unspoken understanding to jointly govern Johor, warning such an arrangement could usher in increasingly conservative governance.
Pakatan Harapan has defended its selection of candidates for the upcoming Johor state election, asserting that all contenders underwent stringent vetting based on merit and experience rather than arbitrary choice.