Father and son duo from Perikatan Nasional to contest separate seats in Johor election

The upcoming Johor state election will see a unique political pairing from Perikatan Nasional (PN), with a father and son contesting different state constituencies. Rasman Ithnain, the former assemblyman for Sedili, is making a return to contest the Sedili seat. He faces a three-way battle against the incumbent Muszaide Makmor from Barisan Nasional (BN), who also serves as the Kota Tinggi UMNO division chief, and Amirul Husni Onn representing Pakatan Harapan (PH).

The Sedili contest is anticipated to be a closely watched race, pitting two former representatives against each other to determine who holds greater influence among the local electorate. This electoral showdown is expected to be a significant test for both candidates.

Adding to the political family affair, Rasman's son, Alias Rasman, has also been nominated by PN to contest the Panti state seat. As a new face in this election, Alias faces a challenging task against a formidable opponent from BN: Dr. Muhammad Naqib Md Ghazali, a medical professional. The Panti constituency also features a three-cornered fight with Ahmad Daniel Sharudin representing PH.

The candidacies highlight PN's strategy in the Johor polls, leveraging family ties and experienced figures alongside new contenders to capture seats across the state.