Johor Election Watch: PM Anwar says PH’s Johor campaign is meant to uplift rakyat, pointing to federal projects like RTS and the JS-SEZ, while also urging voters to back “wise” leaders who understand priorities. Campaign Focus: PH and BN both stress targeted outreach over big rallies in the first week, as analysts expect a hotter second phase with more senior-leader appearances and digital pushes. Jobs & Skills: Ramanan says Malaysia is shifting from just creating jobs to improving job quality, using MYFutureJobs to match skills with vacancies, while PH’s Johor pitch includes high-paying jobs and youth-focused measures. SME Boost: Zahid Hamidi highlights MSMEs as the backbone of Malaysia’s economy, citing their role in GDP and jobs, and notes up to RM40b allocated to raise entrepreneur competitiveness. Co-op Reform: KUSKOP is drafting a new Cooperatives Act to modernise governance and ease investment approvals, alongside Ar-Rahnu reforms from September. Road Safety: Reckless driving cases rose nearly 50% in the first half of 2026, with Johor recording the highest number and biggest increase. Weather Alert: MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in eight states including Sabah and Sarawak until 6pm.