PH’s Subramani targets a surprise victory in Bukit Kepong, driven by calls for change and strong voter support in the Johor polls.
PAGOH: Driven by constituents’ calls for change, C. Subramani is seeking victory in the 16th Johor state election to bring the improvements desired by the Bukit Kepong community.
The Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate said he is optimistic about his chances of securing a surprise win, following encouraging feedback from voters throughout the Johor state election campaign.
Subramani said close cooperation and alignment between the state and federal administrations would be central to accelerating and facilitating development plans in the constituency.
The Pagoh native said his ground visits, including to Orang Asli settlements, helped him identify infrastructure gaps and socioeconomic challenges affecting residents.
“I have witnessed the challenges they face, and I have visited four Orang Asli communities to identify the issues that need to be resolved first.
“I see positive support from local residents as they are looking for change. I am therefore not worried about facing competition from other parties in this contest,” he told Bernama.
Subramani, who contested the Buloh Kasap seat in the 2022 Johor state election, said stronger coordination between state and federal administrations would help ensure that local issues involving federal agencies are resolved more efficiently.
He cited education-related matters as well as irrigation and drainage issues as examples that could be channelled directly to the relevant ministers or the Prime Minister if both administrations were aligned.
Among the Pagoh PKR chief’s other priorities are transforming the Bukit Kepong Gallery into a historical tourism hub to stimulate the local economy, while tackling issues such as poor street lighting, narrow bridges, and the need for affordable homes for the B40 community.
Despite the three-cornered fight, Subramani said his years of political experience and continued engagement with residents have strengthened his position in the contest.
Bukit Kepong sees a three-way contest between PH, Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional candidates in the Johor state election.
A total of 172 candidates are vying for 56 state assembly seats in the Johor polls, with some 2.7 million voters set to cast their ballots this Saturday.
For the latest updates on the 16th Johor state polls, visit https://prn.bernama.com/johor.
