Tag: Pakatan Harapan (PH)

Alleged sabotage Incidents Won’t Affect PH campaign Momentum – Fuziah

JOHOR BAHRU, July 2 -- The Pakatan Harapan (PH) campaign in constituencies contested by its candidates in the Johor State Election continues to run smoothly despite several minor incidents described as sabotage attempts. PKR secretary-general Datuk Fuziah Salleh said the incidents included the removal and damage of posters, as well as the burning of party flags, but insisted that they have not affected the overall momentum of the ongoing PH campaign. “There were a few incidents such as posters being torn, billboards damaged and flags being burned, but overall our campaign (in the Johor polls) is still calm and the momentum has not been affected.” she said. Fuziah, who is also the Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, said this at a press conference held in conjunction with a review of the Budi MADANI Diesel subsidy assistance mechanism at a petrol station here today. Also present were Johor Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo. According to her, the intensity of PH’s campaign in the Johor polls continues to be intensified, with every candidate having a packed schedule from dawn until midnight, attending up to 10 programmes daily. She said feedback from voters towards PH candidates, especially youths and first-time voters, has been very positive and shows increasing support for the Federal ruling coalition. Asked about PH candidates for the Skudai and Perlis state seats, who had announced what they claimed was a manifesto earlier, she clarified that it was not an official party manifesto, but the commitment or determination of the candidates to their respective areas. She said issues such as local matters, including waste collection problems, should not be considered a manifesto as they do not represent comprehensive state policies. “When we talk about the manifesto, we are talking about the major policies that can and will be implemented when PH forms the state government. What the candidates mentioned are simply pledges to assist their respective constituencies. “That is not a manifesto, it’s more of an effort or commitment by the candidates to help their areas only, not the big policies of the state government,” she said. The PH manifesto for the Johor state election is expected to be announced tomorrow. A total of 172 candidates are contesting the Johor state election, with polling set for July 11, while early voting will take place on July 7. -- BERNAMA 

JOHOR BAHRU, July 2 — The Pakatan Harapan (PH) campaign in constituencies contested by its candidates in the Johor State Election continues to run smoothly despite several minor incidents described as sabotage attempts. PKR secretary-general Datuk Fuziah Salleh said the incidents included the removal and damage of posters, as well as the burning of party […]

Johor Polls: Perling BN Candidate Bets On “Pocket Talks” To Win Over Voters

JOHOR BAHRU, July 1 -- Taking a personal and grassroots approach, Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Perling seat, P. Pannir Selvam, is relying on a series of “pocket talks” as his key strategy to win over voters in the 16th Johor State Election (PRN). While acknowledging the growing influence of social media as a modern campaign tool, Pannir Selvam, who is making his debut in state-level politics, believes face-to-face engagement through small-group sessions remains more effective and leaves a deeper impression on voters. He said the pocket talk approach not only narrows the gap between candidates and voters but also serves as an effective platform to better understand and address issues affecting the local community. “Through these sessions, I have the opportunity to meet voters directly, introduce myself in a more personal and approachable manner, and explain my vision while giving them confidence in my ability to serve the people in this constituency. “So far, the response from voters in the pocket talks held across this DUN has been very encouraging and has given me confidence to intensify the campaign as polling day approaches,” he told Bernama recently. As he seeks a mandate in what is expected to be a closely watched contest, Pannir Selvam described the unwavering support of his father, Datuk KS Balakrishnan, as a source of strength and motivation. He said the presence of his father, who is a political veteran, being a former Permas Assemblyman for five terms and also a former Johor state executive council member, represents more than parental support, but also invaluable guidance in understanding public service. “I am deeply moved that at the age of 84, he still has the determination to drive himself to campaign locations and go to the ground to support me regardless of the weather. “To be honest, I have learned a great deal from my father, especially in handling public issues, serving people without discrimination regardless of race, and accepting criticism positively,” he said. Pannir Selvam added that his father’s advice has always been to serve sincerely, honestly and with integrity if entrusted with the people’s mandate. On his pledges to Perling voters, the former Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) member said he intends to prioritise resolving daily issues affecting residents, particularly traffic congestion and insufficient parking facilities around the Taman Perling Public Market. He said his experience in local government administration would enable him to address community concerns more effectively and efficiently. The Perling DUN, which has 109,992 registered voters, is seeing a three-cornered contest involving Pannir Selvam, Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Alan Tee Boon Tsong and Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) candidate Boo Wei Han. The Johor polls are witnessing a total of 172 candidates contesting 56 seats, with polling day set for July 11, while early voting is on July 7. -- BERNAMA 

JOHOR BAHRU, July 1 — Taking a personal and grassroots approach, Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Perling seat, P. Pannir Selvam, is relying on a series of “pocket talks” as his key strategy to win over voters in the 16th Johor State Election (PRN). While acknowledging the growing influence of social media as a […]

Johor Polls: Kota Iskandar’s Development Must Benefit The People – PH’s Dzulkefly

JOHOR BAHRU, June 30 -- Kota Iskandar's status as the seat of the Johor state administration and a hub for major development projects must bring tangible benefits to the people, not merely be reflected in investment figures and economic growth, said the Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate contesting the seat in the Johor state election. Dzulkefly Ahmad said feedback gathered during the campaign showed that several basic issues remained a source of concern for residents and required more comprehensive solutions. He said the issues most frequently raised included infrastructure, traffic congestion, flooding, the land status of places of worship, educational facilities and the need to improve public amenities. "With investments worth RM110 billion, state revenue of RM2.67 billion and state reserves amounting to RM2.8 billion, the people should be able to enjoy the benefits of such development. We should not merely focus on the numbers while those on the ground do not experience the benefits," he told Bernama. Dzulkefly said among the issues requiring attention was the land ownership status of several non-Muslim places of worship, including Ladang Lam Sam Temple in Kangkar Pulai, which has yet to obtain a resolution over its land title even though the land had already been surrendered to the state government for it to be awarded to the temple. He also said there was a need to upgrade the shortcut to the Tamil national-type school in the Nusantara area via Bukit Tempurung, which remains unpaved, while traffic congestion along the FT005 and J07 routes connecting Johor Bahru and Gelang Patah continued to irk residents. According to him, the frequent flooding in Kampung Baru Muafakat and Kampung Pulai, as well as unresolved land ownership issues involving residents of Kampung Pulai Mutiara despite the area's regularisation process having been completed, also required attention. He said these issues could only be resolved through coordination among the relevant agencies and not ad hoc measures. "I find that some of the solutions implemented previously were temporary and ad hoc in nature. What is needed are long-term solutions that can comprehensively ease congestion because it affects the daily lives of residents," he said. Dzulkefly also pledged to pursue the construction of a new public market in Gelang Patah should PH be given the mandate to form the Johor state government in the election on July 11. He said the existing facility, known as Taman Nusa Perintis Market, faced several issues, including land ownership, parking space and infrastructure that no longer met the needs of the rapidly growing area. "Therefore, if PH forms the government, we will ensure that a new public market is built there because Gelang Patah is no ordinary area. The state administrative centre is located here, as are the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Legoland and Puteri Harbour," he said. On his campaign approach, Dzulkefly said face-to-face engagement would remain his priority to enable him to hear the people's concerns directly, while also leveraging social media and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to engage young voters and Generation Z. The Kota Iskandar constituency, which has 132,579 registered voters, is seeing a four-cornered contest involving Dzulkefly, Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate S. Anna Pravina, incumbent Datuk Pandak Ahmad representing Barisan Nasional (BN) and Sahrudin Omar of Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama). -- BERNAMA 

JOHOR BAHRU, June 30 — Kota Iskandar’s status as the seat of the Johor state administration and a hub for major development projects must bring tangible benefits to the people, not merely be reflected in investment figures and economic growth, said the Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate contesting the seat in the Johor state election. Dzulkefly […]

Johor Polls: Suhaizan Confident PH Can Reclaim Larkin If Voter Turnout Improves

JOHOR BAHRU, June 30 -- Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Larkin seat, Suhaizan Kaiat, is optimistic about recapturing the seat from Barisan Nasional (BN) in the 16th Johor state election. He said his confidence is based on voting patterns seen during the 14th General Election (GE14), which demonstrated that BN could be defeated in the constituency when voter turnout is high. According to Suhaizan, the outcome of the 2022 Johor state election should not be treated as a definitive benchmark, as turnout then stood at only 51 per cent due to limitations brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The more accurate picture is reflected in the general election. If turnout in this state election improves, then our chances of winning will be stronger,” he told Bernama after an engagement with constituents in Larkin today. The Pulai Member of Parliament also believes there is potential support from Bersatu voters to shift towards PH following recent political developments affecting the relationship between Bersatu and PAS. Suhaizan said PH’s previous cooperation with Bersatu in an earlier political alliance could encourage Bersatu supporters to back him, particularly as Bersatu is not fielding a candidate in Larkin this time. In GE14, the Larkin seat was won by Datuk Mohd Izhar Ahmad, who contested under the PH (Bersatu) banner, before BN’s Mohd Hairi Mad Shah reclaimed the seat in the 2022 Johor state election. In this election, Suhaizan faces a three-cornered contest against Bersama candidate Norsinah Abu and incumbent Mohd Hairi. The Johor state election features 172 candidates contesting 56 state seats, with polling set for July 11 and early voting scheduled for July 7. To get the latest news on the 16th Johor state election, visit https://prn.bernama.com/johor. -- BERNAMA 

JOHOR BAHRU, June 30 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Larkin seat, Suhaizan Kaiat, is optimistic about recapturing the seat from Barisan Nasional (BN) in the 16th Johor state election. He said his confidence is based on voting patterns seen during the 14th General Election (GE14), which demonstrated that BN could be defeated in the […]

Maszlee Malik Plans Mobile App To Improve Constituent Services In Puteri Wangsa

JOHOR BAHRU, June 30 -- Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Puteri Wangsa seat, Dr Maszlee Malik, plans to introduce a dedicated mobile application to allow residents to report local issues and submit complaints more efficiently if elected in the 16th Johor state election. Maszlee said a practical, technology-driven approach is needed given the constituency's large geographical area and diverse population, which ranges from affluent neighbourhoods such as Austin Heights to Felda Ulu Tebrau. “With such a diverse constituency, we need to be practical and sophisticated. A mobile app could be one of the solutions,” he told Bernama in an exclusive interview recently. The former education minister said the app would also help identify vulnerable groups, including single mothers and persons with disabilities (PWDs), who may be eligible for government assistance but have been overlooked because of bureaucratic hurdles or limited access to information. He said he hopes to draw inspiration from the community engagement model adopted by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who uses digital platforms alongside social media to gather feedback directly from residents. “There is much I can learn from Zohran Mamdani. He engages directly with the community and uses dedicated apps, in addition to social media, to enable residents to raise their concerns,” he said. Beyond the mobile app, Maszlee said he intends to maintain regular engagement with non-governmental organisations, residents’ associations and government agencies, while also holding town hall meetings to address local issues. On the campaign trail, he said his team is adopting a targeted social media strategy to reach voters who are less accessible through conventional campaigning, particularly young voters and Malaysians working in Singapore. “These groups may not have the time to meet us during walkabouts, so social media provides the most effective way to engage them,” he said. However, Maszlee acknowledged that digital campaigning presents challenges, including algorithms and echo chambers that can limit the reach of campaign messages. To overcome this, his campaign is tailoring content to different localities and voter groups, taking into account socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicity and demographics. The strategy targets groups such as Gen Z, Malaysians working in Singapore, particularly those from the Chinese community, residents outside urban centres and working professionals. “Different communities and demographic groups have different concerns and priorities. Our messaging therefore, has to be tailored to reflect those differences,” he said. The Puteri Wangsa state seat will see a five-cornered contest involving Maszlee, Rashifa Aljunied of the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA), Teow Chia Ling (Barisan Nasional), Nicholas Paul Vincent (Parti Bersama Malaysia) and independent candidate Wang Wee Siong. Polling for the Johor state election will be held on July 11, with early voting scheduled for July 7. For the latest updates on the Johor state election, visit https://prn.bernama.com/johor/.   N41: PUTERI WANGSA - 128,723 (voters) 1. Nicholas Paul Vincent    (Bersama) 2. Wang Wee Siong    (Bebas/IND) 3. Dr Maszlee Malik    (PH-PKR) 4. Rashifa Aljunied    (MUDA) 5. Teow Chia Ling    (BN-MCA) (2022: Amira Aisya Abd Aziz: MUDA: Maj: 7,114)   -- BERNAMA  

JOHOR BAHRU, June 30 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Puteri Wangsa seat, Dr Maszlee Malik, plans to introduce a dedicated mobile application to allow residents to report local issues and submit complaints more efficiently if elected in the 16th Johor state election. Maszlee said a practical, technology-driven approach is needed given the constituency’s […]