Kota masai: Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Tiram state seat, Nor Zulaila Abd Ghani, is optimistic about being accepted by voters, thanks to the positive feedback she has received during the campaigning period so far. She described the response she received during her ground visits as very encouraging, adding that it proved there was strong grassroots support for PH.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Nor Zulaila mentioned that feedback has been very positive, with some disparaging remarks limited to social media platforms like Facebook, while on the ground, there hasn't been any provocation. She shared these insights during a meet-and-greet program with Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong at Ruang Kopi Kita in Kota Masai.

Nor Zulaila also discussed her campaign strategy, highlighting her efforts to engage with the youth through sports and recreational activities, such as participating in sepak takraw, futsal, and snooker matches with the local community. She stated that these casual approaches aim to raise awareness among the youth about the importance of their voting responsibilities, as some young people remain sceptical about the country's political landscape.

She emphasized the importance of voting by telling the youth that their participation is crucial since the daily lifestyle and policies drafted by the government in the future are determined by this process. Nor Zulaila expressed her disappointment over the recent vandalism of her campaign billboard and hopes that the remainder of the campaigning period will be free from such acts. She urged all contesting parties to conduct themselves in a mature, healthy, and harmonious manner.

Johor voters are set to cast their ballots on July 11, with early voting scheduled for July 7.