A 73-year-old candidate contesting in the Johor State Election (PRN Johor ke-16) has dismissed age as a barrier, saying his life experience gives him an advantage in serving the people of the Stulang constituency.
Lim Chin Eng, the Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate for the Stulang state seat and Johor Bahru Bersatu Division associate chief, said his motivation to serve the community remains strong despite being the oldest candidate in the election.
He stressed that politics should not be viewed as a contest of age but rather about capability, commitment and the ability to bring meaningful change to the constituency.
Lim said he aims to bridge the gap between older and younger generations by combining experience with the energy and creativity of youth, describing it as an ideal formula for development.
He also noted that the majority of voters in Stulang are young people, adding that his campaign strategy focuses on engaging directly with the ground, listening to feedback and holding open dialogue sessions.
Lim, who previously served as a Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) councillor, said he acknowledges that he does not have all the answers and therefore values continuous engagement with voters.
He also confirmed that his campaign is progressing smoothly despite operating with a limited team, stating that around 30 campaign workers are actively reaching out to voters of various ethnic backgrounds in the area.
Commenting on party machinery support, Lim said there has been no visible assistance from PAS volunteers so far, but added that this has not affected his campaign efforts.
He said his focus remains on presenting his political message to voters, which centres on representing grassroots concerns at state level and beyond.
The Stulang seat is set for a four-cornered fight, with Lim facing incumbent Andrew Chen Kah Eng of Pakatan Harapan (PH), Bong Seng Heng of Barisan Nasional (BN), and Stanley Tan Boon Heng of Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama).
