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Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin suggests Zahid Hamidi may sustain backing for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim even as Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional gains bargaining power, prioritising coalition stability.
PAS says its election seat strategy relies on voter demographics and local support patterns rather than apprehension about contesting against rival parties, according to party leadership.
Barisan Nasional has undergone significant self-reflection following poor performances in recent general elections, using these setbacks as a catalyst to reshape its approach and reconnect with voters in Johor.
Umno and BN must actively reach out to PAS supporters and members in areas where the Islamist party is not fielding candidates to maximise voter turnout for the coalition.
Bersama launches its first election campaign in Johor with 15 candidates drawn from ordinary backgrounds, as co-founder Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad frames the move as a calculated gamble that will challenge established parties.