Johor PRN: Voter turnout at 67.44% as of 5 p.m.

Voter turnout for the Johor state election stood at 67.44% as of 5 p.m., with approximately 1.8 million out of over two million registered voters having cast their ballots. Voting was set to conclude at 6 p.m., leaving only about 15 minutes before polling stations closed.

The current turnout significantly surpasses the 53.13% recorded during the same period in the 2022 Johor state election. The Election Commission (SPR) had previously projected a turnout of 70%, or 1.8 million voters, for this election. SPR Chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun attributed the expected increase to heightened public interest in the democratic process within Johor.

Among the constituencies, Sri Medan, Semarang, and Sedili recorded the highest voter turnout. Conversely, the constituencies of Perling, Stulang, and Bekok reported the lowest participation rates. These figures indicate varying levels of engagement across different regions within the state.

The election is being closely watched as it follows a period of political realignment in Malaysia. The results are expected to provide insights into the current political landscape and the preferences of Johor's electorate.