MORE than 15 names have been proposed by Barisan Nasional (BN) Youth to be considered as candidates in the Johor state elections next month.

Its chief, Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, said the candidates have characteristics similar to those submitted in the Malacca polls.

“The candidates are young people who are qualified, skilled, have good academic achievements and in terms of working with the community, they (are) already known figures in the community,” he told reporters in Johor Baru today.

Apart from that, Asyraf said, the list of candidates submitted also met the criteria set by BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, namely winnable, acceptable and likeable.

He said BN Youth will focus on not only the constituencies they will be contesting but also all the seats contested by the coalition to ensure a big victory in the elections. 

“This is because Johor is a reflection of Malaysia in efforts to create a stable and strong government. We also do not focus on one race only, we will ensure all parties, whether Umno, MCA or MIC, win,” he said.

Earlier, Asyraf launched the free transport initiative for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for Children at the Pasir Gudang Umno office in Bandar Seri Alam.

Also present was Pasir Gudang BN Youth chief Noor Azleen Ambros.

The Johor state elections have been set for March 12. – Bernama, February 13, 2022.