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Johor vote kicks off Malaysia's next electoral cycle: 4 takeaways

Johor Pakatan says prepared for state polls following dissolution of state assembly

JOHOR BAHRU, June 1 — Johor Pakatan Harapan (PH) is prepared to face the upcoming state election following the dis...

Official dissolution notice delivered to EC, Johor state election dates to be fixed within 60 days

JOHOR BAHRU, June 2 — Official notification of the dissolution of the Johor State Legislative Assembly (DUN) was s...

Snap polls in Malaysia’s Johor test Umno comeback bid and Anwar’s ruling alliance

Malaysia’s southern state of Johor dissolved its legislature on Monday, setting up an election within 60 days that analysts said would test whether the once-dominant Umno-led Baris...

Can Singapore-linked growth deliver votes for Johor’s ruling party?

The state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, scheduled for July 11 and August 1, have opened two battlegrounds where economic issues take precedence over the political wrangli...

Johor state assembly dissolved, Onn Hafiz cites need for mandate to drive development

JOHOR BAHRU, June 1 — The Johor state legislative assembly has been dissolved, paving the way for the state’...

Perikatan Nasional to contest all seats in Johor election, setting up potential three-way fight with PH and BN

Johor Perikatan Nasional chairman Sahruddin Jamal said the opposition coalition’s strength in Malaysia’s southern state should not be underestimated.

Why Johor votes first: Election Commission cites Negeri Sembilan’s surprise dissolution

PUTRAJAYA, June 12 — Logistical demands and preparations for election workers were among the main reasons Johor an...

Dissolution of Johor state assembly is Sultan Ibrahim’s absolute prerogative, says Tok Mat

SEREMBAN, May 22 — The dissolution of the Johor State Legislative Assembly to pave the way for a state election is...

Johor BN convention likely rescheduled earlier as coalition gears up to contest all 56 seats

JOHOR BAHRU, June 2 — The Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) Convention, scheduled for June 14, may be brought forward, a...

Johor Perikatan finalises 80pc of seat allocation, eyes pacts with MIPP, Muda, IPR

JOHOR BAHRU, June 2 — Johor Perikatan Nasional (PN) has almost completed its seat allocation for the upcoming Joho...

EC sets Johor election on July 11, Negeri Sembilan on Aug 1

PUTRAJAYA, June 12 — The Election Commission (EC) today announced the polling dates for the upcoming state electio...

EC to announce key dates for Johor and Negeri Sembilan state polls today

PUTRAJAYA, June 12 — The Election Commission (EC) will hold a special meeting today to determine key dates and oth...

Bersama to contest Johor polls, launches nationwide ‘Jelajah Kancil’ campaign tour

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) has confirmed it will contest the Johor state election in...

EC to hold special meeting on June 12 to discuss Johor state election

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — A special meeting to discuss matters related to the 16th Johor state election will be held...

‘Mysterious’ one-day Johor assembly sitting on June 22 sparks fresh dissolution rumour

JOHOR BAHRU, May 29 — The sudden calling of a "mysterious" one-day special sitting of the Johor State Legislative...

Johor Pakatan says unelected assemblymen Bill was rushed, redelineation a better option

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 7 — Johor Pakatan Harapan (PH) today said the Bill on the appointment of five unelected state...

Perikatan to contest all 56 Johor seats, open to Muda collaboration in upcoming state polls

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 4 — The Opposition Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition intends to contest all 56 state assembly...

Johor assembly passes Bill allowing appointment of up to five unelected reps

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 7 — The Johor state legislative assembly today passed a Bill to amend the state constitution&...

Malaysia’s Umno banks on Johor state election to lure Malay votes in stronghold

For decades, Umno was the party that defined power in Malaysia. Now, after years of scandal, defeat and uneasy coalition politics, it is turning to its birthplace of Johor to prove...

‘I can safely say 17 seats’ — Anthony Loke confirms DAP’s Johor allocation

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — DAP is set to expand its footprint in the upcoming Johor state election, fielding candidate...

Anwar to launch Johor Pakatan election machinery tomorrow ahead of state polls

JOHOR BAHRU, June 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman, is sched...

Over 2.7 million eligible to vote in Johor polls, Election Commission to appoint 42,000 workers

JOHOR BAHRU, June 9 — The Election Commission (EC) has registered over 2.7 million electors eligible to cast their...

Pakatan completes Johor seat negotiations, shifts focus to election machinery preparation

BATU PAHAT, June 7 — Seat negotiations among component parties within Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the 16th Johor Stat...