Possible fight between Pakatan and BN in Kota Iskandar as Johor Amanah says ready to contest solo in two state seats
Division chief Dzulkefly Ahmad said the official decision for PH to contest in both of the state constituencies under the Iskandar Puteri federal seat was the result of the party division's annual general meeting on Sunday.
'In this regard, Amanah is prepared to face any possibilities, including a three-cornered contest, if necessary by bringing the people's agenda of unity, institutional reform and sustainable development,' said Dzulkefly, who is also Johor Amanah deputy chairman.
'The annual general meeting also decided that the Iskandar Puteri Amanah wlll contest again in the Kota Iskandar state constituencies as it did in the previous Johor state election in 2022.
PH won Skudai in the 2022 state election, but lost Kota Iskandar to Barisan Nasional.
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