Johor polls open with 1,076 stations, 4,849 channels for 2.7 million voters

Johor is holding its state election today, with 2,727,926 registered voters casting ballots to determine the political party that will govern the state for the next five years. Polling stations opened at 8 a.m. across 1,076 locations with 4,849 channels, marking the start of the 16th Johor State Election.

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The process of casting votes in 1,076 polling centers involving 4,849 channels will begin exactly at 8 a.m., marking the start of the polling day for the 16th Johor State Election.

The election concludes a political rivalry that has simmered between the state government led by Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for months. This election features 172 candidates from various political parties, including major coalitions like Barisan Nasional (BN), Pakatan Harapan (PH), and Perikatan Nasional (PN), alongside smaller parties and independent candidates.

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The results today will end the political rivalry that has been ongoing between the state government led by Menteri Besar, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the past few months.

Election Commission (SPR) Chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun stated that voting will conclude at 6 p.m. However, several polling stations will close earlier. Pulau Besar's station closes at 11 a.m., while two locations in Pulau Aur and Pulau Pemanggil close at noon. Other stations have staggered closing times, with 17 closing at 2 p.m., 42 at 4 p.m., and the majority of 1,114 stations closing at 6 p.m.

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The polling process today will end at 6 p.m. after all polling stations are closed to allow the next process to be carried out.

The SPR has mobilized 43,036 personnel to ensure the smooth running of the democratic process across all 56 contested State Legislative Assembly seats. Full results are expected as early as 10 p.m. due to an upgraded election results management system. The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has deployed 11,926 officers and personnel to ensure security throughout the election period, from candidate nomination day to the post-election phase.

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The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has mobilized 11,926 officers and personnel to ensure the smooth running and safety throughout the Johor PRN process since Candidate Nomination Day.