Muda sits out Mahkota polls, to strengthen grassroots

Muda would not be contesting in the upcoming Mahkota by-election scheduled on Sept 28.

In a statement today, Johor Muda said it made the decision following a discussion with its national leadership.

“For now, we would like to focus on our tour across all districts in Johor as part of our efforts to strengthen party grassroots and rejuvenate the party as we aim to expand our presence across the state.

“We will also serve as a check and balance in championing local issues, which includes giving voice to the locals through Muar MP (Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman) and Puteri Wangsa assemblyperson (Amira Aisya Abd Aziz),” it stated.

The by-election in Mahkota was called following the death of the incumbent assemblyperson, Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain, 63, on Aug 2.

The Election Commission set Sept 28 as polling day for the Mahkota by-election, while nomination and early voting dates are Sept 14 and 24, respectively.

Kluang Umno Youth chief Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah was named the candidate for the government while Perikatan Nasional chose semi-pro football player Mohd Haizan Jaafar for the polls.

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