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 Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has restated Malaysia's prohibition on announcing new projects or policies during election campaigns, citing Section 24B of the Election Offences Act 1954 and clarifying enforcement ahead of upcoming state polls.
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.
Barisan Nasional candidate Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba is leveraging his track record of community service and education programmes in his bid to retain the Pasir Raja state seat in Johor's July 11 polls, facing competition from Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional contenders.
Pakatan Harapan's Nur Hafiz Roslan, a legal professional with 18 years' experience, contests the traditionally BN-held Machap seat against Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, emphasising substantive governance over divisive rhetoric.
Pakatan Harapan's Guna Balakrishnan is making infrastructure renovation and rural job creation his centerpiece in the Layang-Layang state contest, citing persistent flooding and inadequate lighting as key voter concerns.
Senai incumbent Wong Bor Yang is banking on his administrative experience and delivery record to retain the seat for Pakatan Harapan in the July 11 Johor state election, citing flood mitigation work and heritage preservation efforts.
Iraq has detained 47 officials, including members of parliament, in a significant anti-corruption operation. The mass arrests underscore the government's renewed focus on tackling endemic graft.
Authorities in Kuantan have arrested nine individuals connected to an illegal bauxite mining operation at a Felda plantation in Bukit Goh, with seizures totalling RM3.75 million in equipment and extracted materials.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the federal government's allocation system, stating that funds are distributed according to development requirements and population needs rather than tax revenue contributions from each state.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that state governments seeking extra funds for development projects involving Notices of Change must renegotiate terms with the Federal Government rather than expect automatic approvals.
Malaysia's authorities have intensified efforts against cybercrime, arresting more than 45,000 individuals and opening nearly 165,500 investigation files related to online scams in the past two years.
Singapore's Workers Party has solidly backed secretary-general Pritam Singh in internal votes, despite his conviction for lying to Parliament. The decisive show of unity raises questions about whether the opposition party can persuade swing voters.
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.