He said a study conducted by the coalition showed that Bersatu, Gerakan, and PAS are ahead of their political rivals in terms of popularity and leadership.

“The coming state elections will set a new benchmark for the future of our country’s politics.

“I am confident that PN will be successful (in the state elections), perhaps not 100%, but 70% to 80% of support from the people, especially from the Malays, is very good,” he said.

Muhyiddin was asked to comment on PN’s prospects for the state elections while he was at the Hari Raya celebrations of his Pagoh parliamentary constituency.

He said the people had been evaluating the government’s performance and a large number are disappointed. “The people can’t see the government’s effectiveness, they (unity government) say a lot, but they don’t walk the talk,” he said.