PM: Next MB from Bersatu, several candidates in the running

Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the next Johor menteri besar will be from Bersatu in line with the Pakatan Harapan agreement.

The prime minister revealed that three to four candidates are under consideration for the post.

“We already have three to four names.

“We will have to discuss the replacement but in line with the Harapan agreement, the Johor menteri besar will have to be from Bersatu,” he told reporters in Parliament this evening.

Earlier, Mahathir confirmed that Osman Sapian had tendered his resignation as menteri besar.

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