JOHOR POLLS | With less than 72 hours before polling day on July 11, the Johor state election has entered its final sprint.

While Pakatan Harapan's prospects appear to have stabilised, it remains the underdog, with three major variables set to determine the final outcome.

During the campaign period, the Malaysiakini team visited multiple constituencies across southern, central, and northern Johor.

The team found that while Harapan initially faced pressure from a loosening and even dissipating Chinese base at the start of the campaign, many Chinese voters have begun to show signs of support for the coalition after the first week of campaigning.

However, this resurgence is not yet enough to turn the tide of the overall battle, and BN currently maintains its...