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Ayna Soraya Badaruddin is the Pakatan Harapan (PKR) candidate for the Sungai Balang 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.
Live coverage of the Bukit Batu seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
A political secretary from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's office has been assigned as Ampang's parliamentary coordinator, coinciding with the suspension of PKR MP Rodziah Ismail's access to constituency development funds.
Parti Keadilan Rakyat will hold its 2026 National Congress in Melaka on August 15-16, drawing approximately 2,500 delegates and 3,000 observers. The event will feature policy discussions on economy, education and politics.
Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim has called on the MADANI government to avoid an early general election, arguing that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim should allow the administration to complete its full term by late 2027 or early 2028 to showcase tangible economic gains.
PKR secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh has called for investigations and potential prosecutions of officials responsible for Tabung Haji losses uncovered by a Royal Commission of Inquiry.
A Sessions Court in Sepang has ordered prominent blogger Papagomo to present his defence against charges of spreading false information on Facebook about PKR parliamentarians allegedly withdrawing backing for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Barisan Nasional's Jeram Padang candidate Zaidy Abdul Kadir has rejected a debate challenge from PKR rival G Manivannan, dismissing the opposition politician's previous electoral performance and questioning his electoral viability.
Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Qaliff Sanusi has threatened legal action against PKR election director Dr N Sathia Prakash, accusing him of misrepresenting remarks made during a public campaign ceramah. The PKR official has been given seven days to apologise and remove the contested TikTok video.
A PKR politician has conceded linguistic imprecision in recent statements about Opposition leader Sanusi Nor while maintaining that the substantive political critique stands regardless of semantic disputes.
The federal government has committed RM44.5 million to address flooding across 30 projects in Petaling Jaya and Damansara, with coordination handled by the Prime Minister's Implementation Coordination Unit.
A PKR candidate fluent in Mandarin is banking on language skills to appeal to the Chinese community in Pertang, where voters of that background represent over one-fifth of the electorate in this Umno-dominated constituency.
PKR Wanita is pushing for sweeping reforms to Malaysia's PTPTN loan system, demanding removal of the 15% debt collection fee and direct restructuring negotiations with the fund.
Melaka Keadilan has called for measured dialogue and consensus-building to resolve a constitutional dispute over nominated state assemblymen that prompted DAP's withdrawal from the state coalition government.
The Johor state election has exposed deep fissures within Pakatan Harapan, with DAP demonstrating electoral resilience while coalition partners PKR and Amanah failed to rebuild support among voters.
Former education minister Dr Maszlee Malik appears headed for victory in Johor's state election, potentially delivering PKR its inaugural win in the state. Meanwhile, Barisan Nasional has made unexpected advances into constituencies long controlled by Pakatan Harapan.
Johor PKR Chief Zaliha has criticised Barisan Nasional for neglecting villagers confronted with eviction notices, asserting that the ruling coalition bears primary responsibility for assisting affected residents.
A PKR leader has rejected claims that Johor's election outcome should be interpreted as voter endorsement of efforts to rehabilitate Najib Razak, arguing that the judiciary has already reached its conclusion.
PKR secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh has attributed the recent departure of around 200 party members to the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) to dissatisfaction over unmet expectations for party positions.
A PKR youth leader has reframed the Johor election debate, arguing voters should evaluate which political coalition offers stronger governance and economic vision rather than fixating on the menteri besar position alone.