March 5 the likely date

JOHOR BARU: Political parties in Johor seem to agree that March 5 is the ideal date for the state election to be held.

Johor Umno treasurer Datuk Md Jais Sarday said March 5 provided a good window to hold the polls as the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination had been scheduled to take place between March 2 and 29.