The BN-led Johor government with a single-seat majority in the 56-seat state assembly cannot continue to function based on the "goodwill" of the opposition, said incumbent menteri besar Hasni Mohammad.

Hasni said initial considerations were made on whether to hold a by-election for the Kempas state seat that fell vacant after the passing of former menteri besar Osman Sapian last December but the plans did not proceed following major floods in Selangor, Pahang and Johor.

"I am of the view that the state government needs to...