Johor election will not impact federal government stability, says UMNO leader

The recent Johor state election will not destabilize the Federal Government, according to Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Deputy President of UMNO. He stated that Malaysia's current political landscape is vastly different from previous times, characterized by evolving cooperation dynamics between state and federal administrations. This shift, he explained, does not threaten the government in Putrajaya.

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If Malaysia's political dynamics have changed. We should not be bound by old ways of thinking.

Mohamad Hasan pointed to Sabah as a prime example of these changing political alignments. In Sabah, the Warisan party operates as an opposition force at the state level but provides support to the federal unity government. "In Sabah, it is unique because Warisan is in the opposition there, but together with the Federal Government," Mohamad Hasan said. "If Malaysia's political dynamics have changed. We should not be bound by old ways of thinking."

He further elaborated that differences in governance between state and federal levels will not affect the stability of the unity government's coalition. Many states, including Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan, Sarawak, and Terengganu, have administrations that differ from the federal government, yet no significant issues have arisen. "Malaysia's political dynamics have changed and please do not be bound by old thinking," he advised.

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Malaysia's political dynamics have changed and please do not be bound by old thinking.

During the Johor campaign, Mohamad Hassan urged his colleagues to campaign with decorum and avoid personal attacks. He appealed to the people of Johor to vote for parties they believe can guarantee and bring prosperity to the state, asserting that Barisan Nasional has proven its ability to do so. Despite being close allies in Putrajaya, Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan are competing for all 56 seats in the Johor election. There have also been discussions about a potential tacit electoral pact between BN and Pas, which is contesting only 11 seats under the Perikatan Nasional banner.

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We ask the people of Johor to give their vote to the party they feel can guarantee and bring prosperity to the people of Johor, and Barisan Nasional has proven it can do so.