BN Cannot Assume Continued Public Support After Johor Victory, Says State Chairman

Despite a significant victory in the Johor state election, Barisan Nasional (BN) cannot take public support for granted, as the political landscape is constantly shifting, according to state chairman Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

Saarani emphasized that voter patterns are fluid and change with current circumstances. He cautioned against complacency, noting that past successes in state elections, such as in Melaka in 2021 and Johor in 2022, did not guarantee similar outcomes in general elections.

"Voters change, they are very dynamic," Saarani stated. "That's why, even though we are grateful and thankful (for the victory), we cannot take that support lightly. Because people change, influenced by the price of goods, rain, and floods."

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Voters change, they are very dynamic. That's why, even though we are grateful and thankful (for the victory), we cannot take that support lightly. Because people change, influenced by the price of goods, rain, and floods.

He made these remarks at a press conference following the official opening of the Perakku Astana Chemor Housing Project. When asked about calls for the Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming, to resign after the Johor election results, Saarani declined to comment directly but humorously acknowledged that politicians can sometimes misspeak.

Election Commission Chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun reported that BN secured 48 out of 56 state seats in the election, with Pakatan Harapan winning the remaining eight. Perikatan Nasional failed to win any of the 33 seats it contested.

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That cannot be commented on. I am also a politician. Sometimes we can misspeak.