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Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has announced that a dedicated Technical and Vocational Education and Training Commission will be established by year-end, replacing the existing National TVET Council to strengthen the country's skills ecosystem.
Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has appealed to all political parties to refrain from raising historical grievances unrelated to Johor during the state election campaign, advocating instead for a mature contest centred on candidates' merits and policy proposals.
Barisan Nasional candidate Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba is leveraging his track record of community service and education programmes in his bid to retain the Pasir Raja state seat in Johor's July 11 polls, facing competition from Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional contenders.
More than 1.29 million voters under 40 in Johor are expected to be decisive in closely contested constituencies, with their openness to policy-driven campaigns over party loyalty reshaping electoral strategy.
Pakatan Harapan's Mohd Fakharuddin is contesting the Pasir Raja state seat in the upcoming Johor election, targeting the constituency's significant youth voter base with promises of local economic development and accessible leadership.
Johor's forthcoming election could be decided by voters aged 21-39, analysts suggest, with parties needing concrete policies on employment, housing affordability, and economic security to win this influential demographic.
PAS has warned of mounting competition from newly-formed political parties vying to capture young voters before the next general election, identifying youth engagement as a critical challenge.