Johor Election Proves BN Can Contest Solo, Says Khairy Jamaluddin

The Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition achieved a decisive victory in the recent Johor state election, a performance that former UMNO Youth Chief Khairy Jamaluddin believes proves the party can successfully contest elections on its own. Following this success, he urged the party leadership to seriously consider a solo run in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election.

"BN's victory in Johor showed that BN has the strength to contest solo and BN should not be afraid or fearful to contest solo if that is the decision," Khairy stated at an UMNO Wanita delegate meeting in Pasir Salak. He emphasized that the Johor election formula, which saw BN secure 48 seats against Pakatan Harapan's eight, demonstrated BN's independent strength without reliance on other coalitions or parties.

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BN's victory in Johor showed that BN has the strength to contest solo and BN should not be afraid or fearful to contest solo if that is the decision.

Khairy acknowledged that the strategy for Negeri Sembilan might differ but expressed confidence that the party leadership would make the best decision, whether to go it alone or form alliances. He also commented on voter demographics, observing a significant shift of Indian voters towards BN, while Chinese voters largely maintained their support for DAP. Khairy cautioned BN against arrogance following their win, warning that complacency could lead to public retribution, similar to what befell Pakatan Harapan when they failed to fulfill promises after gaining power.

"The people punished PH because PH forgot themselves when they got positions, became ministers, and did not fulfill their promises," he said, urging BN to accept the victory with humility. "This (BN) must remember. Accept yesterday's victory with an open heart, with humility, do not get a big head, do not be arrogant, do not be proud of yesterday's victory because what God gives can be taken away at any time."

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The people punished PH because PH forgot themselves when they got positions, became ministers, and did not fulfill their promises. This (BN) must remember. Accept yesterday's victory with an open heart, with humility, do not get a big head, do not be arrogant, do not be proud of yesterday's victory because what God gives can be taken away at any time.