00:00For Chinese voters in Johor, the economy is the key issue as they head to the polls this Saturday.
00:07The community makes up about 36% of Johor's 2.7 million electorate.
00:13Many are expected to beg Pakatan Harapan.
00:16William, a businessman, said the economy was on the right track under the PH-led Unity Government,
00:23citing new investments and factories opening in Skudai.
00:28Johor recorded RM110 billion in approved investments in 2025, the highest among all states.
00:36Another voter, John, also said he would support PH but urged the government to do more to help parents cope
00:43with rising education costs.
00:46Others expressed concern about the timing of the snap election, pointing to the impact of the Middle East conflict on
00:53energy prices and consumer spending.
00:55Some also complained about the crowded contest with PH, Barisan Nasional, Perikatan Nasional, Muda, Bersama and Independence all fielding candidates.
01:07Wet market trader Alan Tan said he intends to sit out this election.
01:11He said candidates should spend more time listening to traders rather than making brief campaign stops.
01:18Meanwhile, older Malay voters told FMT they remain loyal to BN, citing stability and harmony.
01:26Retired civil servant Sanian Ahmed wants BN to continue tackling floods and creating jobs for youth.
01:34But younger voters appear to be looking at things differently.
01:37Nineteen-year-old Alia said climate change and sustainability matter more to her generation.
01:43Another student, Fatin, said she would vote for Bersama to test what new parties can offer.
01:50Jessalyn Kaur, FMT.
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