Summary

  • Nomination process completed across all 56 Johor seats.
  • 14-day campaign runs until July 10.
  • Major parties mobilise top leaders on nomination day.
  • Early voting on July 7, polling on July 11.

JOHOR BAHRU, June 27 — The nomination process for the 16th Johor state election concluded at 10am today, officially kicking off the 14-day campaign period ahead of polling on July 11.

Supporters from Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan, Perikatan Nasional and other parties gathered peacefully at all 56 nomination centres under tight security.

Among the prominent candidates filing nominations were Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi (Machap), accompanied by Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Hishammuddin Hussein and Khairy Jamaluddin.

Maszlee Malik (Puteri Wangsa), accompanied by Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and Amirudin Shari; Sahruddin Jamal (Bukit Kepong).

Accompanied by Muhyiddin Yassin; and Sharon Teo (Permas), accompanied by Mohamad Sabu. The Election Commission has scheduled early voting for July 7, with polling day on July 11.