The Johor State Legislative Assembly was officially dissolved on 22 January.
While the exact date of the election has not yet been announced, it must take place within 60 days of the dissolution of the state assembly.
What is the significance of this election? In fact, what is the importance of state elections in the first place and how are they different from a general election?
Bersih chairman Thomas Fann speaks to BFM.
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