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Parti Bersama Malaysia is fielding candidates in the 16th Johor state election, marking its inaugural foray into state-level politics and serving as a gauge of support at the grassroots level.
University of Malaya analyst Awang Azman Pawi cautions that Bersatu risks being perceived as an out-of-touch establishment party lacking genuine grassroots support among Malay voters.