Johor bahru: Barisan Nasional (BN) is aiming to retain victories in Johor and Melaka in the upcoming state elections by avoiding three-cornered fights with its partners in the Unity Government, says UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ahmad Maslan expressed confidence in the party's strategy, which is based on initiatives implemented by the state and federal governments and the party's internal strengthening efforts. He highlighted past successes, noting, 'If in Johor, (we) could win 40 out of 56 seats then (in the 2022 Johor state election), there is no reason why, with all the initiatives by the state government and the Federal MADANI government, combined with UMNO's internal strengthening under president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, we cannot win 21 out of 28 seats in Melaka and 40 out of 56 in Johor.'

Ahmad, who also serves as Deputy Works Minister, emphasized the importance of the party machinery working tirelessly until polling day. He urged UMNO members to remain focused on strengthening their own party rather than becoming complacent due to turmoil within rival parties.

The leader stressed that UMNO's victories should be rooted in the party's own strength rather than relying on the weaknesses of others. He called for continued efforts to consolidate the party's position as the elections approach.