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Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has cautioned that success in state elections does not automatically translate to victory in the next general election, reflecting shifting voter patterns.
Chinese voters representing 30-36% of Johor's 2.7 million electorate will assess Pakatan Harapan's federal performance, political stability, and rising living costs in Saturday's state election, with marginal constituencies at risk of swinging.
A Bernama survey during Johor's state election reveals that while digital platforms gain ground, elderly voters still prioritise face-to-face interaction with candidates. Experts suggest the two approaches increasingly work together.