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Barisan Nasional to finalize Johor election candidates soon
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Barisan Nasional to finalize Johor election candidates soon

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources New plan
  • Barisan Nasional (BN) will finalize its candidate list for the Johor state election soon.
  • BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that seat distribution is also nearly complete.
  • BN aims for a resurgence in Johor, viewing it as a starting point to regain nationwide support and prove its relevance.

Barisan Nasional (BN) is set to finalize its list of candidates for the upcoming Johor state election in the near future, according to the coalition's chairman, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He confirmed that the coalition has received the proposed candidate names from the Johor BN Chairman, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, and that seat distribution among component parties is also nearing completion.

We will finalize this in the not-too-distant future.

— Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid HamidiThe BN chairman spoke about the timeline for finalizing candidate lists for the Johor state election.

"We will finalize this in the not-too-distant future," Ahmad Zahid told reporters at the launch of the Johor BN machinery. "Regarding seat distribution, we are also almost finalized, involving candidates from BN's component parties. I will consult on this matter while I am in the state."

Regarding seat distribution, we are also almost finalized, involving candidates from BN's component parties. I will consult on this matter while I am in the state.

— Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid HamidiThe BN chairman addressed the progress on seat allocation for the upcoming election.

Ahmad Zahid expressed confidence that the Johor state election will witness the resurgence of the "blue wave" for BN, not just within the state but across the entire country. He described the election as more than just a contest for a new state government; it is a pivotal starting point for BN's comeback to recapture public support nationwide.

This is the true ground for determination. From Johor, we organize our strength, from Johor, we reignite the torch of struggle, and from Johor, we prove that the blue wave is back.

— Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid HamidiThe BN chairman framed the Johor election as a crucial starting point for the coalition's national resurgence.

"This is the true ground for determination. From Johor, we organize our strength, from Johor, we reignite the torch of struggle, and from Johor, we prove that the blue wave is back," he stated. "We want to send a clear signal to the entire nation that BN is still relevant, still strong, and continues to be the people's choice." He also highlighted the Johor state government's track record under Onn Hafiz, citing its success in providing job opportunities, housing, and a better future for the people, aiming to make Johor a model state that attracts investment and ensures development benefits reach all citizens.

We want to send a clear signal to the entire nation that BN is still relevant, still strong, and continues to be the people's choice.

— Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid HamidiThe BN chairman articulated the coalition's objective to demonstrate its continued relevance and strength.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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