No guarantee state election wins will translate to GE16 victory, says Zahid

“They can make different choices between a general election and a state election, or even a by-election, based on the candidates, the government’s performance, local issues, economic conditions, and the political parties’ ability to offer solutions to their lives,” he said at a BN forum titled “Post-Johor and Negeri Sembilan: A new dynamic in Malaysian politics?” this evening.

Zahid, who is also the Umno president, said this shift was most evident among the younger generation.

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