KLUANG: The candidates fielded by Barisan Nasional in the Johor state election are able to fulfil the people’s aspiration in ensuring political stability in the state, said UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.

       Mahdzir, who was also the Rural Development Minister, said the candidates were a combination of experienced leaders, new faces, professionals and activists.

       "I am confident that these candidates are the right choice to enable the people to give their mandate to Barisan in this Johor state election," he told a press conference after attending Felcra Berhad’s final distribution of distributable profits for 2021 here.

       On Thursday (Feb 24), Barisan announced that Umno would be contesting 37 seats, MCA (15) and MIC (four) of the total 56 seats up for grabs in the Johor polls.

       Over 70% of the candidates were new faces while 80% of them have high academic qualifications and were aged below 55.

       The Election Commission had set March 12 as polling day and Feb 26 for nomination, while early voting is on March 8. - Bernama