Johor Harapan gears up for state polls
Alyaa Alhadjri
Published: Jun 1, 2026 8:02 PM
Updated: 10:02 PM
Having anticipated the dissolution of the Johor assembly, state Pakatan Harapan said it is prepared to face the upcoming state election.
In a statement today, the coalition took note of Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi’s announcement that the state assembly had been dissolved with immediate effect.
“From the outset, Harapan had anticipated that BN would dissolve the state assembly in the near future.
“As it turned out, the assembly sitting that had been announced for June 22 was entirely implausible,” the state chapter said through its communications director Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali.
The statement was jointly issued by Johor Harapan and state Amanah chairperson Aminolhuda Hassan, Johor PKR chairperson Dr Zaliha Mustafa, and Johor DAP chairperson Teo Nie Ching.
Published: Jun 1, 2026 8:02 PM
Updated: 10:02 PM
Having anticipated the dissolution of the Johor assembly, state Pakatan Harapan said it is prepared to face the upcoming state election.
In a statement today, the coalition took note of Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi’s announcement that the state assembly had been dissolved with immediate effect.
“From the outset, Harapan had anticipated that BN would dissolve the state assembly in the near future.
“As it turned out, the assembly sitting that had been announced for June 22 was entirely implausible,” the state chapter said through its communications director Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali.
The statement was jointly issued by Johor Harapan and state Amanah chairperson Aminolhuda Hassan, Johor PKR chairperson Dr Zaliha Mustafa, and Johor DAP chairperson Teo Nie Ching.
DAP Senator Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali
In the spirit of democracy, Johor Harapan said it will continue with its preparations for the election.
“Johor Harapan will also bring discussions to the Harapan central presidential council to formulate the next course of action,” it added.
The coalition stressed that it was ready to mobilise its resources to secure victory.
“For us, there is no such thing as an easy election. Harapan stands ready to mobilise its efforts to the fullest to win this state election,” it said.
The Election Commission is expected to announce the dates for nomination, early voting, and polling in the coming days.
BN previously won big
The last Johor state election was held on March 12, 2022, after then-menteri besar Hasni Mohammad sought the dissolution of the state assembly following the death of Kempas assemblyperson Osman Sapian, which reduced BN’s slim majority in the 56-seat legislature.
The election resulted in a landslide victory for BN, which won 40 seats and secured a two-thirds majority. Harapan won 13 seats, while Perikatan Nasional captured three.
“Johor Harapan will also bring discussions to the Harapan central presidential council to formulate the next course of action,” it added.
The coalition stressed that it was ready to mobilise its resources to secure victory.
“For us, there is no such thing as an easy election. Harapan stands ready to mobilise its efforts to the fullest to win this state election,” it said.
The Election Commission is expected to announce the dates for nomination, early voting, and polling in the coming days.
BN previously won big
The last Johor state election was held on March 12, 2022, after then-menteri besar Hasni Mohammad sought the dissolution of the state assembly following the death of Kempas assemblyperson Osman Sapian, which reduced BN’s slim majority in the 56-seat legislature.
The election resulted in a landslide victory for BN, which won 40 seats and secured a two-thirds majority. Harapan won 13 seats, while Perikatan Nasional captured three.
Muda, contesting under the Harapan banner, won its maiden seat through its president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz in Puteri Wangsa.
The 2022 polls were also notable for being the first state election to be held after the implementation of Undi18 and automatic voter registration, which expanded the electorate significantly.
However, voter turnout was relatively low at about 55 percent.
Johor’s current term was due to expire in early 2027, making the dissolution roughly eight months ahead of schedule.
The 2022 polls were also notable for being the first state election to be held after the implementation of Undi18 and automatic voter registration, which expanded the electorate significantly.
However, voter turnout was relatively low at about 55 percent.
Johor’s current term was due to expire in early 2027, making the dissolution roughly eight months ahead of schedule.
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Melaka and NS might as well join in, wakakaka
Johor PH is totally unprepared for the nature of the election campaign that is unfolding.
ReplyDeleteJohor PH has spent years since the Unity Government was formed at Federal Level as a cooperative supporter of the Johor BN government.
Suddenly it finds itself under attack from a prepared BN, without an effective communication strategy.