Day: July 11, 2026

Johor Polls: Onn Hafiz Casts Ballot At SK Simpang Renggam

JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 -- Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi cast his vote in the 16th Johor state election at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Simpang Renggam at 8.33 am today. Dressed in a white baju Melayu and songkok, the incumbent Machap state seat holder was among the earliest to arrive at the polling centre at 8.05 am. Before entering Stream 4 to cast his ballot, Onn Hafiz, who is also Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, took time to mingle with and greet other voters waiting for their turn. Seeking a second term, Onn Hafiz faces a straight fight against Nur Hafiz Roslan of Pakatan Harapan (PH). Speaking to reporters after voting, Onn Hafiz urged the public to turn out early to fulfil their democratic responsibility and help ensure the smooth conduct of the polling process. Meanwhile, PH candidate for the Puteri Wangsa state seat Dr Maszlee Malik arrived at SJK (C) Tuan Poon, Simpang Renggam, at 8.58 am to cast his vote. In the five-cornered contest, the former education minister is up against Rashifa Aljunied of the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA), Teow Chia Ling (BN), Nicholas Paul Vincent (Parti Bersama Malaysia) and independent candidate Wang Wee Siong. -- BERNAMA

JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi cast his vote in the 16th Johor state election at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Simpang Renggam at 8.33 am today. Dressed in a white baju Melayu and songkok, the incumbent Machap state seat holder was among the earliest to arrive at the polling centre […]

Four motorcyclists die in accident at LPT

KUANTAN: Four motorcyclists were killed while several others were injured in an accident involving 13 vehicles at KM 246.4 of the East Coast Highway, here, early this morning. Kuantan District Police Chief, ACP Ashari Abu Samah said that in the incident at about 1 am, Che Mohd Sufian Che Ghani, 40, Muhammad Hafiz Al Hakim Mazlan and Mohd Aizat Husni, each aged 33, who were riding a Yamaha RXZ motorcycle, died at the scene. He said another victim, Muhammad Safawi Md Noh, 24, died while receiving treatment at the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital (HTAA) here in the accident involving a car and 12 motorcycles. He said initial investigations found that the accident occurred when a car driven by a 25-year-old man from Kuantan was heading to Kemaman. "While at the scene, suddenly the motorcycle being ridden by Che Mohd Sufian is believed to have hit the back of the car and fallen into the right lane, causing several other motorcyclists to not have time to avoid and crash into each other on the road," he said in a statement. He said the accident resulted in a 13-year-old teenager, who was also a passenger in the car, being injured in the neck, while the driver was not injured. Ashari said the case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act (APJ) 1987. -- BERNAMA

KUANTAN: Four motorcyclists were killed while several others were injured in an accident involving 13 vehicles at KM 246.4 of the East Coast Highway, here, early this morning. Kuantan District Police Chief, ACP Ashari Abu Samah said that in the incident at about 1 am, Che Mohd Sufian Che Ghani, 40, Muhammad Hafiz Al Hakim […]

Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Expected In Five States Until Noon

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting five states until noon today. In a statement today, MetMalaysia said the adverse weather conditions are expected to affect several areas in Kedah, namely Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Yan and Pendang; Perak (Manjung, Bagan Datuk and Hilir Perak); and Negeri Sembilan (Rembau and Tampin). Similar warnings were also issued for Melaka, as well as several districts in Johor, namely Tangkak, Muar, Batu Pahat, Pontian, Kulai and Johor Bahru. The public in the affected areas are advised to remain vigilant and obtain the latest weather information through MetMalaysia’s official channels. --BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting five states until noon today. In a statement today, MetMalaysia said the adverse weather conditions are expected to affect several areas in Kedah, namely Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Yan and Pendang; Perak (Manjung, […]

Johor Polls: Ministers, Deputy Ministers Cast Their Votes Early on Election Day

JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 – Several Cabinet ministers and deputy ministers were among the early voters as they fulfilled their civic duty in the 16th Johor State Election (PRN) on Saturday morning. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, was among the first national leaders to cast her ballot, voting at 8.15am at Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Penawar in Pengerang. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin cast his vote at 8.30am at Sekolah Kebangsaan Rinting 1 in Masai. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad also voted in the morning, casting her ballot at 8.50am at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Dato' Onn in Batu Pahat. Meanwhile, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan completed his voting process at 8.40am at Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Bahagia in Benut. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching cast her vote at 9.30am at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Kulai Besar, about 10 minutes after arriving at the polling centre. Polling for the 16th Johor State Election began simultaneously at 8.00am, with 1,076 polling centres and 4,889 polling streams opened across the state to enable voters to elect a new state government for the next term. The voting process, involving more than 2.7 million registered voters, is scheduled to continue until 6.00pm, following the conclusion of the 14-day election campaign at midnight on Friday. -- MINUTESMY

JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 – Several Cabinet ministers and deputy ministers were among the early voters as they fulfilled their civic duty in the 16th Johor State Election (PRN) on Saturday morning. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, was among the first national leaders to cast […]

Johor State Election: Voter Turnout Recorded as of 9am

JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 – The Election Commission (EC) has released the latest voter turnout (VTO) update for the 16th Johor State Election, following the opening of polling centres across the state at 8am today. According to the EC, the voter turnout figures reflect participation as of 9.00am, one hour after voting officially began throughout Johor. Today's election involves more than 2.7 million registered voters, who are casting their ballots across 56 State Legislative Assembly (DUN) constituencies to elect a new state government. The EC is targeting an overall voter turnout of around **70 per cent**, with polling scheduled to continue until the afternoon, depending on the designated closing times of polling centres in each constituency. The public is encouraged to follow the EC's official updates throughout the day for the latest voter turnout figures and other election-related information. -- MINUTESMY

JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 – The Election Commission (EC) has released the latest voter turnout (VTO) update for the 16th Johor State Election, following the opening of polling centres across the state at 8am today. According to the EC, the voter turnout figures reflect participation as of 9.00am, one hour after voting officially began throughout […]

Johor Heads to the Polls as More Than 2.7 Million Voters Decide State’s Future

JOHOR BAHRU: More than 2.7 million registered voters across Johor are casting their ballots today in the 16th Johor State Election (PRN), as the state takes centre stage in one of Malaysia's most closely watched electoral contests. Polling officially began at 8am with 1,076 polling centres and 4,889 voting channels opening simultaneously across all 56 State Legislative Assembly (DUN) constituencies, following the conclusion of the 14-day campaign period at midnight. Polling stations will close in stages between 11am and 6pm, depending on their locations. Voting will end earliest at Pulau Besar at 11am, followed by Pulau Aur and Pulau Pemanggil at noon, before ballot counting begins later in the day. To ensure the electoral process proceeds smoothly, the Election Commission (EC) has deployed 43,036 election officers throughout Johor. Meanwhile, all 24,677 issued postal ballots must be returned before the 6pm deadline to be included in the official count. The EC is aiming for a voter turnout of approximately 70 per cent, a significant increase from the 54.92 per cent turnout recorded during the 2022 Johor state election. Official results are expected to be announced as early as 10pm tonight. Employers have also been reminded to provide employees with adequate time to fulfil their voting responsibilities. Earlier this week, 20,607 early voters, comprising members of the police, armed forces and their spouses, completed the early voting process. Weather conditions may affect voters in some parts of the state. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department, morning rain is forecast for Johor Bahru, Batu Pahat, Kulai, Muar, Pontian and Tangkak, while fair weather is expected later in the day. Thunderstorms are forecast in Kluang, Kota Tinggi and Segamat during the afternoon, with similar conditions expected in Mersing from the afternoon into the evening. A total of 172 candidates are contesting the election. Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) are each fielding candidates in all 56 seats, while Perikatan Nasional (PN) is contesting 33 seats. Parti Bersama Malaysia has nominated 15 candidates, the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA) is contesting four seats, while Parti Orang Asli Malaysia and Parti Sosialis Malaysia are each fielding one candidate. Six Independent candidates are also in the race. Before the Johor State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on June 1, BN held 40 seats, followed by PH with 12, PN with three and MUDA with one seat. -- MINUTESMY

JOHOR BAHRU: More than 2.7 million registered voters across Johor are casting their ballots today in the 16th Johor State Election (PRN), as the state takes centre stage in one of Malaysia’s most closely watched electoral contests. Polling officially began at 8am with 1,076 polling centres and 4,889 voting channels opening simultaneously across all 56 […]

EC Urges Johor Voters to Fulfil Civic Duty as Polling Begins

JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 – Johor voters have been urged to fulfil their civic responsibility as polling officially began for the 16th Johor State Election (PRN Johor). In a public reminder issued on polling day, voters across the state were encouraged to cast their ballots and play their part in determining Johor's future through the democratic process. Authorities also reminded voters to bring their identification documents, particularly their MyKad, before heading to their respective polling centres. Voters were further advised to verify their assigned polling stations and voting channels in advance to ensure a smooth voting process and avoid unnecessary delays. "The day we have all been waiting for has arrived. We wish all Johor voters the very best as they carry out their responsibility in the 16th Johor State Election today," the reminder stated. The message also emphasised that every vote is important in shaping the future of Johor and encouraged eligible voters to exercise their democratic right. Polling centres across Johor opened as scheduled, with election officials expecting voters to cast their ballots throughout the day before voting concludes later in the evening. The 16th Johor State Election is being closely watched, with political parties contesting for control of the state government in what is expected to be one of the country's most significant state polls. -- MINUTESMY

JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 – Johor voters have been urged to fulfil their civic responsibility as polling officially began for the 16th Johor State Election (PRN Johor). In a public reminder issued on polling day, voters across the state were encouraged to cast their ballots and play their part in determining Johor’s future through the […]

PM Anwar Urges Support for Pakatan Harapan, Calls to ‘Turn Johor Red’ in Perling

JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Johoreans to throw their support behind Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidates, stressing that the state's future depends on the choices made by its voters yesterday. Speaking while campaigning with Pakatan Harapan's Perling state assembly candidate, Alan Tee Boon Tsong, at Perling Mall on Friday, Anwar said the strong public turnout reflected the spirit of unity that has long been Malaysia's greatest strength. He described the presence of Malaysians from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds at the campaign event as a true representation of the country's multicultural identity, saying it demonstrated the importance of preserving unity for the benefit of both Johor and the nation. "Thank God, the crowd that turned up reflected Malaysia's rich diversity of cultures and communities. This is the spirit we want to continue nurturing for the well-being of our beloved state and country," he said in a social media post. Anwar also urged voters to give Pakatan Harapan a strong mandate in the Johor state election, reiterating the coalition's campaign slogan, "Johor Forward. Vote HARAPAN." He said a victory for Pakatan Harapan in Johor would help ensure the continuation of development initiatives, economic growth, and people's welfare programmes in line with the MADANI Government's agenda. The Perling campaign stop was part of Anwar's statewide tour to support Pakatan Harapan candidates ahead of polling day, as the coalition intensifies its efforts to engage voters and strengthen support across Johor. Pakatan Harapan has been ramping up its campaign throughout the state, focusing on messages of unity, political stability, and sustainable development as key pillars of its appeal to Johor voters. -- MINUTESMY

JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Johoreans to throw their support behind Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidates, stressing that the state’s future depends on the choices made by its voters yesterday. Speaking while campaigning with Pakatan Harapan’s Perling state assembly candidate, Alan Tee Boon Tsong, at Perling Mall on Friday, […]