Endau Candidate Aims for Hat-Trick Win Amidst Party Switch

Alwiyah Talib, the Barisan Nasional candidate for the Endau state seat, acknowledges the unique challenges of seeking a third term in the upcoming Johor elections. Having previously won the seat with BN and then with Bersatu, she notes the difference in experience, particularly the limitations faced while in opposition.

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There is a difference this time. Especially since I have won with BN when I first contested in DUN Endau and then won again under the Bersatu ticket. At that time, I was the opposition. Imagine at that time, many people's voices were not heard and various planned matters could not be implemented properly. In fact, as the opposition at that time, there were constraints, including difficulties in carrying out programs at schools. However, that experience has taught me a lot.

"There is a difference this time," Talib stated. "Especially since I have won with BN when I first contested in DUN Endau and then won again under the Bersatu ticket. At that time, I was the opposition. Imagine at that time, many people's voices were not heard and various planned matters could not be implemented properly. In fact, as the opposition at that time, there were constraints, including difficulties in carrying out programs at schools. However, that experience has taught me a lot."

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Alhamdulillah, I am already accustomed to the current political situation. I no longer feel burdened after rejoining BN. My intention is only one, which is to continue serving the people in DUN Endau.

Talib, who rejoined BN after leaving Bersatu, expressed that she is no longer burdened by the political climate. "Alhamdulillah, I am already accustomed to the current political situation. I no longer feel burdened after rejoining BN. My intention is only one, which is to continue serving the people in DUN Endau," she said. She also reported receiving support from grassroots members who continue to trust her.

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I believe every candidate will bring their own agenda for the welfare of DUN Endau, and ultimately, the voters will assess the capabilities of each party.

Facing a four-cornered contest, Talib believes it is a normal democratic process. "I believe every candidate will bring their own agenda for the welfare of DUN Endau, and ultimately, the voters will assess the capabilities of each party," she said. If given another mandate, she aims to continue unfinished work, focusing on development and education. She downplayed criticism from former UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, stating she believes the candidate selection was made with the best interests of the constituents in mind.

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I believe the candidate selection was made with the best interests of the constituents in mind.