'Additional Voters Will Determine if PAS Genuinely Supports BN'

Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Maslan, the Deputy Chairman of Johor's Barisan Nasional (BN), expressed strong confidence in the coalition's prospects for the upcoming Johor state elections. Maslan, who has been actively campaigning across nearly 20 state constituencies, stated that the BN machinery is operating at its highest level, comparable to "fifth gear."

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The machinery is at the highest level, operating at fifth gear. The reception of voters towards BN from the reports I have received so far is very convincing, and they are not thinking of changing the government to another party.

He reported that voter reception to BN has been "very convincing," with electorates showing little inclination to switch their support to other parties. The energy and aggression of BN's campaign teams were also noted as being significantly higher than those of rival parties. Maslan believes this momentum can be sustained until polling day.

While generally optimistic, Maslan identified two constituencies, Rengit and Layang-layang, as having "problematic" dynamics related to the incumbent representatives. However, he suggested that the issues stemmed from the incumbents' perceived lack of engagement or political shifts, such as a former UMNO seat in Layang-layang being allocated to MCA, which he noted has been accepted by Malay voters.

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So far, I have gone to campaign in almost 20 State Legislative Assembly areas. So I can conclude that the machinery is at the highest level, operating at fifth gear.

Maslan also addressed the significant segment of undecided voters, estimated at 31%. He indicated that BN has been proactively engaging with these "fence-sitters" through various aid programs, including Bantuan Kasih Johor, and religious events like Semarak Subuh. This early engagement, he believes, positions BN well to secure their support.

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There are only two problematic areas so far, namely Rengit and Layang-layang, with the actions of their incumbents.

Based on his observations and campaign efforts, Maslan projected a confident victory for BN, aiming to secure at least 45 out of the 56 state assembly seats. He emphasized that voters are now prioritizing candidates who are genuinely committed to serving the community, suggesting that BN's strategic candidate selection and active campaigning align with these voter expectations.

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There are 31 percent undecided voters. How will BN attract their support so far? Almost every state, including Johor, has one-third undecided voters.