Summary
- Zahid says Johor is key to BN’s political resurgence.
- Dismisses Puad Zarkashi’s criticism as personal opinion.
- Onn Hafiz says BN is contesting as the “underdog”.
- Coalition urges peaceful campaigning.
BATU PAHAT, June 29 — Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Johor must remain a Barisan Nasional stronghold, describing victory in the state election as crucial to the coalition’s political revival.
The BN chairman dismissed former UMNO leader Puad Zarkashi’s remarks about “recycled” candidates as a personal opinion.
Urging party members to avoid public disputes during the campaign. Meanwhile, Johor BN chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the coalition considers itself the underdog despite governing the state.
Pledging to continue engaging voters while maintaining a peaceful campaign in line with the “Johor way.”
