The Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) has dropped incumbent state assemblyman Abdul Aziz Talib for the Maharani seat in Johor. Simultaneously, PAS will contest the Jementah seat, directly challenging the Democratic Action Party (DAP). Among the eleven candidates announced by PAS is Maulizan Bujang, a former Johor state executive council member. This move signals a strategic shift by PAS in its approach to the upcoming Johor state elections. The party is actively seeking to expand its influence beyond its traditional strongholds. The candidate selections indicate PAS intends to compete aggressively for seats currently held by other parties, particularly DAP. These decisions are expected to intensify the electoral contest in Johor.