40-50% of Chinese Voters Receptive to BERSAMA, Grassroots Supporter Tells Rafizi

40-50% of Chinese Voters Receptive to BERSAMA, Grassroots Supporter Tells Rafizi A candid conversation between a young Chinese supporter and BERSAMA Deputy President Rafizi Ramli at the launch of the party's manifesto for the Johor 2026 state election offered a glimpse into the sentiments of some grassroots supporters and the challenges facing a new political movement. The supporter began by explaining what motivated him to join BERSAMA. According to him, his father encouraged him to become a member because he was disappointed with the current federal administration, believing that the promised reforms had not materialised. Rafizi then asked about the ongoing campaign of BERSAMA candidate Stanley Tan and the public's response. The supporter described the reception as encouraging, saying party volunteers had visited markets and met local residents who were willing to engage in conversations about the party. Based on his experience, he estimated that around 40 to 50 percent of the Chinese voters they met were already aware of BERSAMA. More importantly, he said many people were receptive and interested in learning more. He noted that those who were not interested would usually walk away, while those who stopped to ask questions showed genuine curiosity about the party and its policies. The conversation also highlighted organisational lessons for a young political party. The supporter revealed that he had wanted to become more actively involved in the campaign, including producing campaign videos, but his membership application took time to be processed. By the time he received confirmation, he felt it was too late to participate fully during the election period. Rafizi acknowledged the issue, explaining that new parties often face logistical and administrative challenges when campaigns are called at short notice. However, he stressed that every election provides valuable experience in building standard operating procedures, improving campaign efficiency, and developing a larger pool of future candidates and volunteers. The supporter also shared his personal struggles outside politics. He spoke about a legal dispute that had affected his career and employment prospects, saying ongoing court matters had made it difficult to secure stable work. Despite these setbacks, he expressed his desire to contribute to BERSAMA's political efforts. The exchange reflected not only the enthusiasm of first-time grassroots supporters but also the practical challenges of building a new political organisation while attracting volunteers, expanding public awareness, and preparing for future elections. #BERSAMA #PRNJohor2026 #Johor2026 #RafiziRamli #StanleyTan #Johor #MalaysiaPolitics #PoliticalCampaign #Grassroots #ChineseVoters #ElectionCampaign #Manifesto #Volunteer #YouthPolitics #PoliticalReform #Democracy #CampaignTrail #JohorBahru #StateElection #Malaysia #Supporters #PoliticalParty #CommunityEngagement #PublicReception #FutureLeaders #Candidate #CampaignVolunteers #PoliticalAwareness #ReformAgenda #Election2026 #GrassrootsPolitics #CivicParticipation #PoliticalNews #MalaysianPolitics #BERSAMA2026