Mohd Hairi Mad Shah is campaigning to retain the Larkin state seat by emphasizing his lifelong connection to the area. Running under the slogan "Anak JB untuk Orang JB," the Barisan Nasional candidate argues that growing up and attending school in Larkin gives him a unique understanding of local issues. "My edge is that I live in Larkin, I know Larkin’s demographics, and I even went to school here," he stated. This local knowledge, combined with his current role as a state executive council member for Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, forms the core of his appeal to voters.