JOHOR BAHRU, June 24 -- The Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) will not form a coalition government with any other political party if it manages to retain power after the state election, said its state chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

He said the Johor BN's stance remains firm despite facing criticism since announcing that coalition would contest all 56 state assembly seats for the upcoming state polls on May 16.

Onn Hafiz, who is also the caretaker Johor menteri besar and election designate, said the coalition had faced various attacks and accusations following its decision to contest without any collaboration.

"Johor BN's decision not to collaborate with DAP should not be interpreted as a rejection of any race, as the coalition remains commi...