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 held substantive discussions with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during a three-day state visit, with trade reaching RM402.35 billion in 2025 as both nations deepen economic cooperation.
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.
Dutch referee Rob Dieperink, 38, has passed away two months after FIFA removed him from the 2026 World Cup VAR panel. He had been arrested in London on allegations that were later dropped due to insufficient evidence.
Malaysia's Economy Minister has clarified that UNHCR identity documents carry no legal immunity and do not constitute citizenship. The government is strengthening border security and refugee registration protocols amid public concerns.
South Korea's former Cheongdo County chief Kim Ha-soo has been found dead on a mountainside while facing a corruption investigation involving alleged illegal payments received in exchange for career advancement.
Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has been acquitted of all charges after a six-year legal ordeal. The Federal Court upheld his acquittal on four counts involving funds from youth movement Armada.
South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol received a two-year prison sentence Monday after a Seoul court found him guilty of accepting free political polling services worth 27.92 million won during his 2021-2022 presidential campaign.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed his vision of building a united Malaysia through fair and transparent leadership that serves all citizens equally, speaking at a community engagement in Johor Bahru.
An 86-year-old Batu Pahat resident pedalled nearly one kilometre on his trishaw through sweltering heat to bring his wife closer to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a campaign breakfast stop, fulfilling a long-held wish.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's extensive campaigning across Johor has generated significant grassroots enthusiasm for Pakatan Harapan ahead of Saturday's state election, according to senior coalition officials.
Vice President Sara Duterte's defence team challenged the impeachment case against her on Wednesday, contending that her 2024 threats against President Marcos and allies do not constitute 'high crimes' under Philippine constitutional law and that prosecutors lack credible evidence.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to addressing long-standing infrastructure deficiencies in Rengit, pledging improvements to healthcare facilities and water supply as part of Pakatan Harapan's campaign for the Johor state election.
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.