Onn Hafiz thanks voters, says ‘time to build Johor together’

Onn Hafiz thanks voters, says ‘time to build Johor together’



Party members celebrate after viewing unofficial results showing Barisan Nasional leading in several seats during the Johor state election at the Johor Umno Liaison Body headquarters today. — Bernama pic

First Published: Saturday, 11 Jul 2026 6:09 PM MYT
Last Modified: Saturday, 11 Jul 2026 9:09 PM MYT



JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 — [9pm:] Johor BN chief Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has thanked voters for reelecting the coalition, pledging to serve all Johoreans regardless of race or political affiliation.

“Now is the time to build Johor together,” he said.


Onn Hafiz, who retained the Machap state seat, said the focus now would be on continuing efforts to develop the state and improve the wellbeing of its people.

[8.40pm:] Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the coalition will continue close cooperation with Unity Government for stability and public welfare.

[8.40pm:] Unofficial results show Barisan Nasional (BN) has won 31 of the 56 Johor state seats, giving the coalition enough seats to form the next state government with a simple majority.