Johor polls may see about 2.6 mil ordinary voters

JOHOR BARU – There are 2.59 million registered voters who are eligible to vote in the Johor election that will be held soon, with 2.57 million of them ordinary voters.

Based on statistics released by the Election Commission (EC), the registered voters also comprise 22,536 early voters who include 10,958 members of the armed forces and spouses, and 11,578 police personnel and their spouses.

According to the data gazetted by the EC last January 17, the number of absentee voters is  376.

Voters can check their details in the electoral roll at the EC official website, MySPR Semak application and the EC Hotline at 03-88927018.

The number of voters in Johor recorded an increase of about 28%, with an additional  749,731 voters aged 18 and above following the automatic registration of Undi18.

The EC is expected to announce the date of the Johor election after holding a special meeting this February 9. – Bernama, January 30, 2022