Kempas Result — Johor Election 2026 (PRN Johor Ke-16)
Live coverage of the Kempas seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to all Malaysians to reject extreme racism and divisive politics, calling instead for unity and mutual respect. Speaking in Johor Bahru, he defended his government's inclusive approach to policymaking.
Live coverage of the Kempas seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
Live coverage of the Serom seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged political parties contesting the Johor state election to refrain from using Datuk Seri Najib Razak's release as campaign ammunition, signalling concerns over divisive messaging ahead of polling.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has declared Malaysia's zero-tolerance stance towards extremist and radical ideologies, stressing that character development rooted in religious values must take priority over legislation alone.
Johor's Barisan Nasional coalition has secured more than 40 seats in the 16th state election, with chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi describing the result as a strong mandate to serve all Johoreans regardless of political affiliation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Barisan Nasional for securing a majority in the Johor state election, winning 29 of 56 seats. He pledged continued federal government support for the state's development.
Perikatan Nasional suffered a complete electoral wipeout in Johor's state election on July 11, failing to capture any of its 33 contested seats and losing all three previously held constituencies. Barisan Nasional comfortably retained control.
Fifty-five candidates forfeited their electoral deposits in Johor's 16th state election after failing to secure one-eighth of votes. Perikatan Nasional and debut party Bersama Malaysia experienced the heaviest losses.
Malaysian politics has entered an era where parties operate as 'frenemies'—simultaneous partners and rivals. Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan sit together in federal Cabinet while fighting openly in state elections, reflecting a pattern where strategic necessity overrides ideological consistency.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will visit Malaysia from July 13 to 15, marking his first state visit since taking office. The visit reciprocates Sultan Ibrahim's May 2024 trip and reflects deepening cooperation between the neighbouring nations.
Parliament has directed the Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026 to a special select committee chaired by the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department for detailed examination. The legislation seeks to establish High Court authority over maritime disputes and shipping matters.
Authorities have remanded a former government employee suspected of perpetrating a RM300,000 fraud scheme involving falsified documentation and misrepresented financial assistance claims.
Md Ysahrudin Kusni is the Pakatan Harapan (PKR) candidate for the Bukit Naning state seat in the 16th Johor State Election. Here is a profile of the candidate and the contest ahead of polling day on July 11, 2026.
Lee Wern Yiing is the Pakatan Harapan (DAP) candidate for the Johor Jaya state seat in the 16th Johor State Election. Here is a profile of the candidate and the contest ahead of polling day on July 11, 2026.
Sharon Teo Siew Hui is the Pakatan Harapan (Amanah) candidate for the Permas state seat in the 16th Johor State Election. Here is a profile of the candidate and the contest ahead of polling day on July 11, 2026.
Many Malaysians are unsure of the difference between a state assemblyman and a Member of Parliament. With the Johor state election approaching, here is a clear explainer.