00:01Johor Barisan National, BN, Deputy Chairman Datuk Siri Dr Ahmad Maslan has confirmed that
00:08he will not contest in the upcoming Johor state election, putting an end to speculation
00:14linking him to several state seats. Ahmad, who is also the Deputy Works Minister, said
00:20he has no intention of contesting either the Benut or Pulai Sabatang state seat within
00:26the Pontian parliamentary constituency. Speaking to reporters after a working visit
00:31to the Johor Public Works Department on Monday, Ahmad said he had informed the party leadership
00:37of his decision and believed that other candidates should be given the opportunity to contest
00:43those seats. Despite not contesting in the election, the Pontian MP said he would continue
00:48to play an active role in helping Barisan National and UMNO secure victory in the state polls.
00:54The election commission has set July 11th as polling day for the 16th Johor state election,
01:00with nomination days scheduled for June 27th and early voting on July 7th.
