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Johor will align with federal government if BN wins, assures Zahid Hamidi
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Johor will align with federal government if BN wins, assures Zahid Hamidi

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi assured that the Johor state government will align with the federal government if BN wins the upcoming state election.
  • He emphasized that political stability and leadership continuity are crucial for effective state development and the people's welfare.
  • Zahid dismissed claims that only certain parties can ensure good relations with the federal government, urging for mature campaigning.

Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has pledged that the Johor state government will remain in sync with the federal administration should BN secure a mandate in the upcoming state election. Speaking at a gathering with Johor KEMAS staff, the Deputy Prime Minister stressed the importance of political stability and consistent leadership for the state's continued development and the benefit of its people.

I am confident that if the mandate is given to our candidates and Johor continues to be governed with support for the candidates we choose, there will be no issue of the Johor State Government not being in unison with the Central Government.

— Ahmad Zahid HamidiAddressing the alignment between the Johor state government and the federal government.

"I am confident that if the mandate is given to our candidates and Johor continues to be governed with support for the candidates we choose, there will be no issue of the Johor State Government not being in unison with the Central Government," Zahid stated. He further guaranteed, "If the mandate is given again, the Johor State Government led by our friend will continue to be with the Central Government for the benefit of all the people of Johor."

Zahid urged the public not to be swayed by assertions that only specific parties can maintain a strong relationship with the federal government. "I want to state that the Johor government that will be formed, especially if given a larger mandate, I and we will ensure this government continues to align with the Central Government in Putrajaya," he said. He called for all parties to campaign maturely and with integrity during the 14-day period.

If the mandate is given again, the Johor State Government led by our friend will continue to be with the Central Government for the benefit of all the people of Johor.

— Ahmad Zahid HamidiReiterating his assurance of cooperation between state and federal governments.

The BN chairman also expressed gratitude to the Royal Malaysia Police and relevant government departments for ensuring the smooth and safe conduct of the election process. He commended the role of KEMAS and indicated a desire for improvements to the salary scheme for KEMAS staff through proposals to be submitted to the government.

I want to state that the Johor government that will be formed, especially if given a larger mandate, I and we will ensure this government continues to align with the Central Government in Putrajaya.

— Ahmad Zahid HamidiDismissing claims about party-specific relationships with the federal government.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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