Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) announced it will govern Johor alone if it wins the state election on July 11, rejecting any coalition deals with other parties [1, 2, 3]. The party is contesting all 56 state seats in the 15th Johor state election [1, 3].
Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Johor BN chairman and caretaker Menteri Besar, stated the decision is final and non-negotiable despite external pressure [1, 2, 3]. "BN Johor will not form a coalition government with any other political party in this state," he said [2]. He emphasized that their refusal to cooperate with the Democratic Action Party (DAP) stems from differences in approach and ideology rather than racial or community bias. "Not cooperating with DAP does not mean we reject any race because they are a political party," Onn Hafiz said [1]. He added, "This is our stand, and we will remain by it" and personally said, "I would rather forgo political office than sit at the same table with DAP" [3].
Johor BN stressed its multiracial representation, addressing the concerns of Malay, Chinese, Indian and other communities in the state [1, 2, 3]. Malaysian Indian Congress vice-president M. Asojan noted that the Indian community had benefited from BN's initiatives, including resolving issues with non-Muslim places of worship, Tamil schools, and community facilities under Onn Hafiz's leadership [1]. MCA president Wee Ka Siong shared that 7 of their 15 candidates are youth from MCA's youth and Beliawanis wings [1].
BN candidates were reminded their nominations are responsibilities and trusts, not privileges [1, 2, 3]. The party plans to continue pursuing development under the Maju Johor 2030 framework [2, 3].
The Johor election nomination day is scheduled for June 27, followed by early voting on July 7 and main election day on July 11 [2]. Observers will watch closely as BN seeks to secure a clear majority to govern independently without coalition partners.
