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With four days until Johor's state election, PH's Muhammad Taqiuddin is intensifying outreach to young voters in Maharani, emphasising job creation and business support as key campaign pillars.
PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has acknowledged that the party's inability to resonate with younger voters remains its most significant hurdle as it works to expand its electoral appeal in the upcoming Johor state election.
Barisan Nasional is banking on continued youth backing for caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi as the coalition's lead candidate in Johor's July 11 state election, with party leadership targeting younger voters as pivotal to victory.
Johor's Umno Youth leader warns the Barisan Nasional that emotional appeals will not persuade the state's young voters. Instead, the coalition must deliver concrete policies addressing jobs, wages, and affordable housing to gain their support.
Pakatan Harapan's Mohd Khuzzan Abu Bakar is contesting Semerah again in the 16th Johor state election, aiming to complete development projects delayed since PH left office in 2020.
UMNO Youth's leader has voiced confidence that Barisan Nasional will perform well in Johor's July 11 election, pointing to strong youth support and a slate of 13 young candidates.
Pakatan Harapan's Mohd Fakharuddin Moslim contests the traditionally BN-held Pasir Raja seat in Johor's July 11 election, emphasizing youth employment and digital outreach to mobilize the constituency's 54 per cent young voter base.
PAS leadership has identified Bersama as an emerging competitor capable of attracting younger and first-time voters, even as the Islamic party maintains strong loyalty among its longstanding membership base.
PAS has flagged the rise of new political movements targeting young Malaysians as a significant challenge for the Islamic party ahead of the 16th general election.