Contrary to Johor DAP chief Liew Chin Tong's claim that he did not face a challenge, Malaysiakini learned that state executive councillor Tan Hong Pin had entered the ring during Sunday's contest.

According to party sources, Liew, who retained his position for the third term, did not expect Tan to mount the "surprise attack".

He also did not foresee Tan cooperating with former state chief Dr Boo Cheng Hau, given their acrimonious past...