JOHOR BAHRU — Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is hitting the ground running today, launching a massive seven-event campaign blitz across Johor to turbocharge the coalition’s machinery for the 16th state election.
According to the Prime Minister’s official Facebook page, the high-octane itinerary focuses heavily on youth engagement, grassroots dialogue, and community outreach.
The Campaign Trail Breakdown
Anwar’s marathon day will kick off in Kulai before moving through Tampoi and Kempas:
3:30 PM (Kulai): Engaging young voters at the Kita Geng MADANI x Anak Muda Bukit Batu event in Taman Tropika.
4:50 PM (Johor Bahru): Attending a high tea with local community leaders at a city hotel to engage with diverse segments of society.
6:00 PM (Tampoi): Transitioning back to the grassroots with the Kembara Inspirasi Belia Akar Umbi (KIBAR) programme in Taman Melor.
7:45 PM (Tampoi Indah): Cultivating minority community backing at the Malam Kebudayaan India Harapan Bersama PMX.
8:35 PM (Johor Bahru): Meeting with the local Chinese community over dinner.
9:30 PM (Ulu Tebrau): Hosting a Johor Youth Dialogue session at the Felda Ulu Tebrau Hall.
10:45 PM (Kempas): Concluding the exhausting run at the Malam Anak Muda Kempas event at the Cempaka Food Court grounds.
Maintaining momentum
The Prime Minister’s campaign push will not end tonight. Anwar is scheduled to maintain this intense momentum tomorrow with an additional eight programmes lined up to energise coalition candidates and volunteers.
The stakes are high for the ruling coalition. PH is contesting all 56 state assembly seats, fielding a strategic mix of 20 candidates from PKR, 19 from Amanah, and 17 from DAP.
They are part of a massive pool of 172 candidates vying for control of the state. Johor voters will head to early polls on July 7, followed by the main polling day on July 11. – July 4, 2026