Muda unveils 3 more candidates, including 53-year-old, for Johor polls

Muda unveils 3 more candidates, including 53-year-old, for Johor polls

KUALA LUMPUR: Muda has unveiled three more candidates for the Johor state election, including a 53-year-old human resources professional, as the party seeks to expand its appeal beyond younger voters.

Premanand Maniam, the oldest among the three, will vie for the Bukit Batu seat; Amir Jack, 30, will contest in Maharani; and Ainie Haziqah Shafiifor, 36, in Simpang Jeram.

According to Muda president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz, all three are first-timers who are active in community and constituency work.

Yesterday, Muda announced Rashifa Aljuneid, also a fresh face, as its candidate for the Puteri Wangsa seat after Amira decided against defending it.

Amira is believed to be preparing to contest a parliamentary seat.

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Tonight, Rashifa, who has served in the Puteri Wangsa service centre for four years, said she never dreamt of bidding to become an elected representative.

“But four years ago, I dreamt of a cleaner Malaysia, a more transparent Malaysia, and a Malaysia that can guarantee a future for young people,” she said at a fundraising event.

She also said her campaign would focus on the concerns of the constituents.

Amira won Puteri Wangsa with a 7,114-vote majority during the 2022 state election.

Nomination day for the Johor election is June 27, with early voting on July 7 and polling on July 11.