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Kartiyaini Jeyapalan is the Pakatan Harapan (DAP) candidate for the Skudai 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.
Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has served letters of demand on DAP deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming and two others over accusations they distorted his recent remarks during a ceramah event.
A prominent DAP assemblyman has cautioned that Pakatan Harapan's defeat in Negri Sembilan reflects a deeper problem: the coalition failed to give voters a substantive reason to back it beyond simply holding office.
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Johor DAP has thrown its weight behind party secretary-general Anthony Loke, reaffirming confidence in his leadership even as the coalition absorbs significant losses in the Negeri Sembilan state election.
The Negri Sembilan state election has dealt Pakatan Harapan its worst blow since 2018, with DAP's defeat raising serious questions about coalition stability and the Prime Minister's political strategy heading into Melaka.
Pahang DAP leader Lee Chin Chen has questioned Perikatan Nasional's election director Sanusi over his use of Chinese heritage to deflect accusations of racism, suggesting the strategy dismisses non-Malay voter concerns.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed shock at the intensity of campaign attacks directed at DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke during the Negri Sembilan state election, raising fresh questions about conduct in Malaysian electoral contests.
Pakatan Harapan has lodged police reports against two Umno leaders, demanding investigations into campaign remarks concerning the Negeri Sembilan menteri besar appointment and claims that the DAP influences the state palace.
DAP leader Loke Siew Fook has indicated that the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional electoral cooperation could become a lasting political arrangement if it proves successful in upcoming polls.
A DAP parliamentarian has demanded an inquiry into remarks attributed to the Perikatan Nasional election director concerning the political loyalty of Chinese and Indian Malaysians, warning that such statements endanger communal relations.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has rejected claims questioning his suitability as Pakatan Harapan's menteri besar candidate for Negeri Sembilan, calling the remarks politically motivated attacks from a rival coalition.
DAP parliamentarians Syahredzan Johan and Lim Lip Eng have reinforced the government's position that Malaysia retains full authority to enforce its immigration laws independently, backing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's declaration that Israeli nationals will face deportation.
Kampar MP Chong Zhemin has rejected PAS Youth's call for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to resign over investment losses at KWAP, cautioning against weaponising a corporate fraud case for political gain.
Negeri Sembilan's Nilai seat has attracted five candidates including incumbent DAP assemblyman J. Arul Kumar, in what promises to be the most contested race in the upcoming state election on August 1.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke will contest the Chennah state seat against Barisan Nasional's Siow Kong Choon in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, with polling set for August 1.
A DAP politician has flagged alarm over potential collaboration between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional in Melaka, pointing to joint support from PAS and Wawasan for introducing appointed state assemblymen.
DAP Transport Minister Anthony Loke has ruled out the party's departure from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan coalition, acknowledging that governing demands accepting slower reform timelines than the party might prefer.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has condemned what he describes as 'traitors' allegedly working to undermine and remove the Negri Sembilan state government under caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he is still awaiting details on the sudden departure of four DAP legislators from Melaka's state administration, with Pakatan Harapan leadership set to address the matter imminently.
Four Melaka DAP assemblymen have been relocated to the opposition benches in the State Legislative Assembly following the party's withdrawal from the Barisan Nasional-led state government, prompted by constitutional amendments allowing nominated seats.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to Melaka DAP to reconsider its immediate withdrawal from the state government, urging dialogue to preserve coalition stability ahead of elections.
Pakatan Harapan's coalition partners reported strong gains in the Johor election, with DAP capturing six seats while PKR and Amanah each secured one seat, signalling a potential shift in the state's political landscape.
DAP will conduct a comprehensive review following its losses in the Johor state election, where it lost four previously held seats. Party chairman Teo Nie Ching acknowledged weaknesses and vowed to improve voter outreach.
Johor's state election exposed cracks within the Pakatan Harapan coalition, with DAP managing to retain ground while PKR and Amanah faced setbacks in their bid to recover lost electoral support.
Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh has challenged DAP deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming to honour a resignation pledge made following Barisan Nasional's decisive win in the Johor state election.
Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has rebuked political opponents who shun cooperation with DAP, arguing such behaviour undermines democratic principles and voter legitimacy.
A first-time Malaysian Indian Congress candidate contesting in Perling is focusing on grassroots concerns and voter education about state assemblyman responsibilities to challenge the incumbent DAP's dominance.
Barisan Nasional deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has challenged DAP leader Nga Kor Ming to resign immediately, citing controversial remarks about the Johor election.
DAP deputy secretary-general Hannah Yeoh has defended the similarity of election manifestos across parties, arguing that consensus on fundamental issues is natural and positive.
DAP deputy secretary-general Hannah Yeoh has dismissed accusations that Pakatan Harapan's Johor state election manifesto copies Barisan Nasional's blueprint, arguing that similar commitments across party manifestos actually demonstrate genuine alignment with voters' core concerns.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has declared his readiness to contest the Chennah state seat against any challenger in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election, while businessman Albert Tei considers entering the race.
Lawyer Ang Woei Shang has firmly rejected defamation claims brought by DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, vowing to vigorously defend himself in court. The legal dispute marks a significant clash between prominent figures in Malaysian politics and the legal profession.
DAP leader Anthony Loke has initiated legal proceedings against lawyer Ang Woei Shang, alleging the attorney made defamatory statements linking him to pig farming operations and organised crime involvement.
A senior Pakatan Harapan figure has accused PAS of deliberately sidestepping a direct electoral battle with DAP by choosing to stand alongside Barisan Nasional in the forthcoming Johor election.
Former Skudai assemblywoman Marina Ibrahim has alleged that a DAP leader supported granting former prime minister Najib Razak a royal pardon and permitting him to serve his sentence under house arrest, raising questions about the opposition party's stance.
Johor Umno's deputy chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan has rejected DAP claims that Barisan Nasional's electoral support in the state is eroding, insisting the coalition maintains solid backing from voters.
Barisan Nasional has identified the Penggaram state seat in Batu Pahat, Johor as a critical battleground, seeking to break DAP's stranglehold on the constituency that has lasted more than ten years.