Johor Polls: BN-PH Ties Unaffected by State Election Contests, Says Candidate

Datuk Seri Dr. Adham Baba, a Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Pasir Raja state seat, asserted that the electoral competition between BN and Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the Johor state elections will not significantly damage their federal cooperation. He views the contest as a sign of democratic maturity, not a collapse of the relationship between the two coalitions.

"I don't see this as a big problem because when I was Health Minister, we went through state elections with a government composed of various parties," Adham said. He noted that parties from Sabah and Sarawak might also be involved. He believes the Johor elections will proceed smoothly as long as all parties respect each other and refrain from attacking opponents during the campaign period.

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I don't see this as a big problem because when I was Health Minister, we went through state elections with a government composed of various parties.

Adham also expressed his commitment to ensuring the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is extended to the Pasir Raja constituency. He believes this expansion will allow local residents to benefit from the planned development and investments. Currently, the JS-SEZ's border in the Kulai area does not include Pasir Raja, limiting its potential to gain from the planned economic development.

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Johor state elections are not a problem as long as all parties respect each other and do not badmouth opponents during the campaign period.