00:00Barisan Nacional's confidence in Johor appears to be slipping ahead of the state polls.
00:07Once bullish about retaining the 40 seats it won in 2022, and even targeting 42,
00:13BN leaders seem to have switched to a more cautious tone.
00:17Global Asia Consulting Analyst Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri said
00:22the coalition's confidence now appears a tad less persuasive
00:26after an internal survey reportedly projected a return of around 35 seats,
00:31three short of a two-thirds majority.
00:33That may explain why BN has openly welcomed PAS's support
00:37and why PAS leaders attended BN events in Batu Pahat.
00:42But that cooperation comes against the backdrop of a tumultuous relationship
00:47between the top leaders of both parties,
00:49raising questions about how durable the partnership could be.
00:52Critics say BN risks losing support among younger voters
00:57by fielding older candidates without offering fresh ideas.
01:01They also say the coalition must go beyond its stability narrative
01:06and address issues such as jobs, salaries and housing.
01:11With Pakatan Harapan targeting urban and semi-urban seats,
01:15Zaharuddin says BN has a battle on its hands
01:18and is adjusting its strategy as Pauling Day draws closer.
01:23Adrian Fernandez, FMT
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