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The Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections are being held separately because of logistical concerns and to ensure electoral workers have sufficient training, says Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun (centre). Photo by Bernama

EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun during a press conference at Menara SPR, on Friday. - Photo by ROSLI TALIB

The Johor election must be held within 60 days of the June 1 dissolution, meaning polling must take place no later than July 31.

Muda secretary-general Ainie Haziqah Shafii has criticised the Negeri Sembilan government's eleventh-hour decision to dissolve the State Legislative Assembly, questioning politicians' priorities as many Malaysians continue to grapple with rising living costs.

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. Bernama FILE PIX

Barisan Nasional is set to introduce several new faces in its line-up for the upcoming Johor state election as part of efforts to inject fresh leadership into the coalition, says its chairman, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. - Photo by Bernama

The Johor state legislative assembly has been dissolved, paving the way for the state’s 16th election. The dissolution was announced by Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. Photo by Bernama

Parti Warisan deputy president Datuk Darell Leiking (left) and vice-president Datuk Jaujan Sambakong (right) with Parti Warisan candidate for P.187 Kinabatangan, Datuk Saddi Abdul Rahman at the candidate announcement ceremony for the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election at Dewan Sri Lamag on Jan 5. Bernama FILE PIX

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In the 17th Sabah State Election on Nov 29, Bung Moktar, 66, retained the Lamag seat with a majority of 153 votes in a six-cornered contest. - Bernama file photo