KLUANG: Perikatan Nasional's candidates for the Johor state election will be selected from various groups based on their integrity and credibility, says Bersatu information chief Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan (pic).
He said the coalition would field experienced and well-known leaders, including from its youth and women's wings.
"We will offer a combination of the various groups in the society, comprising experienced leaders, as candidates," he told reporters after attending an information session in Kampung Sri Lukut, near here on Thursday (Feb 3) night.
Wan Saiful said the list of candidates was still being discussed and would be announced later.
We have received suggestions from the Perikatan divisions as well as the youth, women wings.
"All this is being considered and we will make sure that those selected are the best to serve Johor," he said.
On preparations for the Johor election, he said the Perikatan machinery was prepared and ready to move to help in the campaign.
The Johor election was called after the dissolution of the state assembly on Jan 22. The Election Commission (EC) is expected to announce the election date on Feb 9. – Bernama
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