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Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has underscored the pivotal influence of younger voters in shaping Johor's political future, noting that those aged 40 and below comprise more than half the state's electorate.
A Malaysian think tank has uncovered significant knowledge gaps among younger Perikatan Nasional voters, with some backing the coalition in constituencies it did not contest.
Young Johor voters casting ballots for the first time are prioritising proven performance and integrity over party loyalty, reflecting a generational shift in how Malaysians evaluate political leaders.
With four days until Johor's state election, PH's Muhammad Taqiuddin Cheman is concentrating his Maharani campaign on young voters' priorities: employment, business opportunities, and skills training.
PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has acknowledged that mobilising young voters represents the party's most significant challenge as it attempts to expand its electoral base ahead of the Johor state election.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on young voters in Johor to reject divisive race-based politics and use the state election to elect leaders who will address education, employment and development rather than stir up ethnic tensions.
Barisan Nasional is mobilising youth support for caretaker menteri besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi ahead of Johor's July 11 state election, with deputy president Zahid Hamidi emphasising the importance of continuity in the state's development agenda.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Commission will be established by year-end to strengthen Malaysia's TVET ecosystem and replace the existing council.