BN almost certain to contest 'solo', finalizing 56 candidates

Barisan Nasional (BN) is poised to contest the upcoming Johor state election solo, with the party finalizing its list of 56 candidates. The coalition's chairman, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, stated that the final list would be announced about a week before the nomination day.

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We will announce the names of the candidates, God willing, a week before the nomination day.

BN intends to uphold its 'WALI' concept in selecting candidates for the Johor polls. This principle emphasizes choosing candidates who are winnable, acceptable to the electorate, and likeable. The party also aims to inject new energy into the state's leadership by fielding a greater number of new faces, alongside experienced incumbents.

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BN will continue to uphold the WALI concept in the Johor state election, which stands for winnable, acceptable, and likeable.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had previously mentioned discussions with Ahmad Zahid regarding BN Johor's decision to contest alone. However, no such consultations have been reported in the two weeks following the announcement. BN Johor Chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi had declared the coalition's intention to contest all 56 state seats, a decision that received approval from the party's top leadership. In the previous Johor state election in March 2022, BN secured a majority by winning 40 out of 56 seats.

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BN will also field more new faces in the upcoming Johor state election as part of efforts to inject fresh blood into the state's leadership landscape.