Malaysia's BN, PH agree to avoid attacks during Johor election campaign

Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) have reached an understanding to refrain from launching attacks against each other during the Johor State Election campaign. This agreement is intended to ensure a mature and ethical democratic process.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that all parties within the unity government agreed on this approach, prioritizing national interests despite competing against each other in Johor. He emphasized that party leaders understand the need to maintain good relations and avoid confrontational campaigning, instead focusing on introducing candidates and presenting their platforms to the public.

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Yes, we are friends and we compete in the same arena, with our friends in the unity government at the federal level. However, we have instilled this understanding so that we do not attack opponents even if we have different views and opinions for Johor.

"Yes, we are friends and we compete in the same arena, with our friends in the unity government at the federal level. However, we have instilled this understanding so that we do not attack opponents even if we have different views and opinions for Johor," Ahmad Zahid said.

He expressed hope that in Johor, the approach would be to promote candidates with courtesy and integrity, without attacking any party not aligned with them. Ahmad Zahid also denied allegations that BN was collaborating with other parties in the Johor polls, asserting that the coalition would contest all 56 state seats independently, as evidenced by their decision to use their own symbols.

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I hope that in Johor, the approach to not attack any party that is not with us, let alone to promote our candidates, will be done with full courtesy and integrity.