Johor Umno delegate urges separate state election from national polls
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — A Johor Umno delegate has urged the party leadership to consider holding the Johor state election separately from the 16th General Election (GE16).
The call was made during the Umno Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kuala Lumpur.
The delegate argued that separate elections could allow for more focused campaigning on state-specific issues.
No immediate response from Umno leadership was reported at the meeting.
Johor is one of Malaysia's key states, with significant political and economic influence.
State elections in Malaysia are typically held concurrently with federal elections to reduce costs and voter fatigue.
Previous discussions on decoupling state and federal polls have occurred in other states but faced logistical challenges.
Umno, a major component of the ruling coalition, has not announced any formal decision on the proposal.
The next general election is scheduled for 2026, though exact dates remain unconfirmed.
Political analysts suggest separate elections could impact voter turnout and party strategies in Johor.