KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 —  Anthony Loke Siew Fook has responded sharply to Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi after the latter said he would rather give up the top state post.

Than work with DAP in a Johor government. In a social media post, Loke noted that Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi sits alongside DAP leaders in the federal Cabinet every week.

Questioning Onn Hafiz’s remarks. The exchange highlights growing political tensions ahead of the Johor state election.

Despite DAP and Umno being partners in the federal unity government. Johor’s State Assembly was dissolved on June 1, paving the way for polls within 60 days.