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A PKR candidate is betting his fluency in Mandarin will resonate with Chinese voters in Pertang, an Umno stronghold where they comprise 20.1% of the electorate. Bersatu is also contesting the seat.
Chinese voters in Johor will assess Pakatan Harapan's federal performance and national governance alongside local issues in Saturday's election, with marginal constituencies and lower expected turnout potentially reshaping results.
Johor's election campaign has escalated into personal attacks as DAP struggles to articulate a coherent strategy beyond attacking MCA. The opposition party faces constraints in traditional messaging while competing for Chinese votes.