Bukit Kepong seat likely to see three-way fight

The state constituency of Bukit Kepong is poised for a closely contested election, with a three-way battle anticipated between the incumbent and candidates from two major coalitions. The incumbent, Datuk Dr. Sahruddin Jamal representing Perikatan Nasional (PN), is set to defend his seat against Ahmad Syarie Yusof of Barisan Nasional (BN) and C. Subramani from Pakatan Harapan (PH).

Supporters of PN gathered early at the nomination center in Pagoh to show their support for Sahruddin Jamal, with chants of "Hidup PN" and "Bersatu Demi Johor" filling the air. The atmosphere was described as spirited as the candidate arrived.

Pakatan Harapan's candidate, C. Subramani, arrived earlier accompanied by the Deputy Minister of National Unity, R. Yuneswaran, and approximately 60 supporters. Meanwhile, Ahmad Syarie arrived shortly after, accompanied by dozens of BN supporters carrying their party flags.

In the previous Johor state election, Bukit Kepong was won by Datuk Dr. Sahruddin Jamal of Bersatu (a component of PN) who secured 9,873 votes. He defeated the BN candidate Ismail Mohamed, who received 9,163 votes, as well as candidates from Muda and Pejuang. Jamal's victory was by a slim majority of 710 votes.