BN, PH confident of winning, forming Johor state government

Both Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) express strong confidence in securing enough support to form the next Johor state government following the upcoming elections. Each coalition believes their campaign momentum and positive public reception will translate into victory, allowing them to govern the state.

BN's Johor Deputy Chairman, Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, anticipates winning at least 45 of the 56 state seats. This projection includes seats won in previous elections and some opposition-held constituencies. Maslan also factored in the political dynamics between Bersatu and PAS, suggesting that PAS supporters in seats not contested by their party would likely back BN, or abstain from voting.

Conversely, PH Johor Chairman Aminolhuda Hassan forecasts a win of at least 32 seats. He believes PH can establish a new state government without needing to collaborate with other political parties. Hassan attributes this optimism to the broad support received from various segments of the Johor populace, who he says desire positive change, mirroring the direction of the federal government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.