Frontmatter -- FOREWORD -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- INTRODUCTION -- BARISAN NASIONAL'S TRACK RECORD IN JOHOR -- JOHOR'S EXCEPTIONALISM -- THE 2013 ELECTIONS -- THE CURRENT SITUATION -- CONCLUSION -- REFERENCES
Summary
Johor is a key battleground in Malaysia's 14th General Elections. The state is economically vital to the country: it is the birthplace of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO); and it has a large number of parliamentary seats. Johor-specific dynamics that have worked to the advantage of the ruling coalition include: UMNO's unique links with the state; the tight control over religion; and the phenomenal scale and success of the Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) scheme. Despite these advantages, support for the ruling coalition has been slipping across the state. Furthermore, the
