Marzuki: Pejuang the only 'true opposition' in Johor

Pejuang will not be cooperating with BN, Perikatan Nasional nor Pakatan Harapan during the Johor state election.

In a statement today, Pejuang deputy president Marzuki Yahya (above) said his party wanted to project itself as a true opposition party and therefore cannot be allied with the three coalitions.

"All three are part of the government... although Harapan is not in the cabinet.

"Harapan is part of Ismail Sabri Yaakob's government (by means of confidence and supply) while it is also part of the government in Johor," said Marzuki.

Prior to the dissolution of the Johor state legislative assembly, the speaker was Amanah's Suhaizan Kayat while the deputy speaker was DAP's Gan Peck Cheng.

Caretaker Menteri Besar Hasni Mohammad did not seek to remove them despite achieving majority support mid-term and taking over from Harapan.

Marzuki contradicted claims made by Pejuang treasurer Saharuddin Mohd Salleh two days ago. Saharuddin had claimed that his party was in discussions with Harapan on an alliance, but that the party was inclined to go into the polls alone.

Saharuddin also revealed that his party was eyeing 42 out of 56 available seats.

Marzuki said the number that Saharuddin spoke of was merely a "suggestion".

He said the party's national leadership has yet to make any official decisions on the Johor election.

Harapan chairperson Anwar Ibrahim has expressed an intention to rope in other opposition parties such as the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance, Pejuang and Warisan for the elections. - Mkini