Several members of Johor’s Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition have filed police reports against Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, a former member of Umno’s supreme council. The reports stem from allegations made by Puad concerning the involvement of the Johor palace in state political affairs and within the state’s Umno chapter. Details of the specific allegations have not been widely released, but they reportedly question the palace’s influence. BN members claim Puad’s statements are damaging and potentially libelous. The police reports seek an investigation into the veracity of Puad’s claims and potential legal repercussions. This action highlights ongoing tensions within Johor Umno and raises questions about the relationship between the state’s political actors and the royal institution.