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 attributed mounting political pressure to his administration's uncompromising anti-corruption stance, saying rival parties are joining forces to oppose him because they fear strict governance and oversight.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has called on security personnel participating in early voting for Johor's 16th state election to fulfil their responsibilities with integrity, as nearly 25,000 eligible voters cast ballots ahead of Saturday's main poll.
Singapore police have charged a 40-year-old man with submitting fake bomb threats to Parliament House and a government agency in early July. He faces up to seven years imprisonment if convicted.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for decisive legal and diplomatic action against Norway after it cancelled the export licence for Naval Strike Missiles intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy's Littoral Combat Ships.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to resolving the protracted housing site crisis affecting FELDA settlers' second generation, acknowledging that success depends on cooperation from state governments over land administration.
Malaysia's Cabinet has agreed to review the e-invoice system and mandatory EPF contributions for non-citizen workers, potentially postponing both measures amid concerns about their impact on traders and employers.
Indonesia's communications ministry is accelerating its push to achieve 100 Mbps average internet speeds nationwide, while Laos pursues integrated postal and logistics networks across the Mekong region. Singapore hosts a bilateral leaders' retreat as Southeast Asia balances digital transformation with development equity.
Malaysia's Deputy Finance Minister has rejected claims that fugitive businessman Jho Low secretly entered the country last year to discuss a 1MDB repayment package, dismissing media reports of negotiations involving the Ministry of Finance.
Sri Lanka has arrested retired Major General Suresh Sallay, its former spy chief and noted counterterrorism expert, accusing him of masterminding the 2019 Easter bombings that killed 279 people. The reversal raises questions about state involvement in the attacks.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed suggestions that the coalition's Johor election campaign lacks momentum, insisting the machinery is actively mobilized across all 56 contested seats.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is escalating efforts to combat synthetic drug trafficking, citing rising addiction and overdose risks. Police have made nearly 239,000 arrests over three years, with enforcement ramping up nationwide including remote areas.
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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.
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