Former Education Minister Maszlee Malik, now a candidate for the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition, has publicly offered to debate Onn Hafiz Ghazi, the chairman of Barisan Nasional (BN) Johor. The challenge comes as both parties prepare for the upcoming Johor state election (PRN Johor). Maszlee extended the invitation, signaling a willingness to engage in direct discussion on key issues relevant to the state. The debate is intended to provide voters with a platform to compare the visions and policies of the two prominent political figures. No specific date or format for the debate has been agreed upon as of yet. This move is seen as a strategic effort by PH to gain traction and highlight policy differences before the polls. The Johor state election is anticipated to be highly competitive.