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Muda's president credits her party with reshaping Malaysia's political landscape by encouraging established parties to field younger candidates, reflecting the youth movement's broader influence on electoral strategy.
PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has condemned Johor's political factions for instrumentalizing the state's royal institution as the 16th Johor election approaches, urging parties to respect constitutional boundaries.
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PAS has raised alarm over the fragmentation of Malaysia's youth vote, with new political parties specifically targeting the 40 per cent of the electorate under 40 years old. Party leadership warns this could dilute traditional voter bases.
DAP's Johor chairman Teo Nie Ching has spoken about her unusual experience campaigning for Barisan Nasional during the 2024 Mahkota by-election, describing the moment as demonstrating her party's commitment to democratic principles.
PAS treasurer Iskandar Abdul Samad has expressed confidence that his party would defeat Bersatu if both groups competed directly in elections, suggesting that Perikatan Nasional supporters would ultimately favour PAS.
Johor State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi will not defend his Rengit seat in the July 11 state election, saying at 69 he believes younger candidates should lead the state forward.