JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Barisan Nasional president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (centre) raises his hand together with Machap state seat incumbent Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (third from right) after a press conference on the unofficial results of the 16th Johor state election at the Johor UMNO Liaison Building today.Also present was UMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki (third from left).Bernama photo (2026) COPYRIGHT RESERVED
JOHOR BAHRU - Barisan Nasional (BN) has secured a fresh mandate to lead the Johor state government again after obtaining a simple majority in the 16th Johor State Election today.
According to unofficial results, BN has won 29 of the 56 seats contested in the election.
BN fielded candidates in all 56 constituencies to seek the people's mandate for the next five years.
Polling for the state election was held from 8 am to 6 pm. - BERNAMA
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