Kuala lumpur: Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today wished all PH candidates contesting the 16th Johor state election a successful campaign. In a Facebook post, Anwar urged the candidates to engage with the people, not merely to seek votes, but to carry out the trust placed in them wholeheartedly.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the prime minister emphasized the importance of working hard and reaching out to people from all walks of life, demonstrating that civil politics will always prevail over politics of hatred. Anwar expressed confidence that if candidates sincerely champion the welfare of the people of Johor, they will make the right choice for the future of their state.

Anwar, who also serves as PKR president, quoted verse 159 of Surah Ali 'Imran, which encourages Muslims to place their trust in Allah after making every effort. Nomination for the 16th Johor state election concluded today, with 172 candidates confirmed to contest the 56 seats.

The election will see PH and Barisan Nasional (BN) fielding 56 candidates each, followed by Perikatan Nasional (PN) with 33, Parti Bersama Malaysia with 15, the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA) with four, Parti Orang Asli Malaysia (Asli) and Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) with one candidate each, while six candidates are contesting as Independents. Polling is scheduled for July 11, with early voting on July 7.