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Malaysia's Election Commission has logged 305 campaign-related complaints during the 16th Johor State Election, with improper material placement being the primary violation. Enforcement remains strict ahead of July 11 polling.
Malaysia's Election Commission has opened a 30-day public review period for the May 2026 supplementary electoral roll, which includes 40,139 newly registered voters and updates for over 27,000 existing electors.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has warned that the Election Commission will enforce sanctions against caretaker administrations that breach election guidelines by announcing policies or making decisions with significant financial consequences.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has restated Malaysia's election laws forbidding the announcement of new projects or policies during campaign periods, citing Section 24B of the Election Offences Act 1954.
Malaysia's Election Commission has distributed 24,677 postal ballot papers to eligible voters across all 56 Johor state constituencies for the upcoming July 11 election, with separate allocations for election personnel and overseas-based citizens.
Malaysia's Election Commission has greenlit 172 candidates from eight political parties and independent contenders for the 16th Johor state election, with no rejections following the nomination process across 56 centres.
Nomination centres across Johor opened on June 27 for the 16th state election, with candidates having a one-hour window to submit their papers before a 14-day campaign period begins.
Malaysia's Election Commission has completed final preparations for tomorrow's Johor state election nomination process, with all 56 centres operational and security protocols established to manage candidate supporters.
Malaysia's Election Commission confirms 133 candidates have committed to contesting the Johor state election by paying deposits, as nomination forms continue to be distributed before the nomination process begins.
South Korea's parliament has initiated a formal 45-day investigation into the National Election Commission following disruptions caused by ballot-paper shortages during the June 3 local elections.
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The Election Commission has registered 2.7 million eligible voters for Johor's 16th state election. Approximately 42,000 election workers will be appointed to manage the polls, with key dates to be determined at a special EC meeting on June 12.
The Election Commission will convene on June 12 to establish the election schedule for Johor, while discussions regarding Negeri Sembilan's state poll have been deferred to a later date.
The Election Commission will convene on June 12 to determine critical election dates for Johor's 16th state polls, following the assembly's dissolution on June 2.
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Malaysia's Election Commission has formally received notification of the dissolution of Negeri Sembilan's state assembly. The 16th state election must take place within 60 days under constitutional requirements.
Negeri Sembilan's Speaker submitted the state assembly's dissolution notice to the Election Commission on June 5, following consent from the Yang Dipertuan Besar. The state election must take place within 60 days.
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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim received separate audiences with the Election Commission chairman and the Armed Forces Chief at Istana Negara on 4 June, with each meeting lasting approximately one hour.
Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim has received audiences with the heads of the Election Commission and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in separate meetings today.
Johor's Speaker Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has formally submitted the state assembly dissolution proclamation to the Election Commission, enabling the poll commission to establish dates for the upcoming 16th state election.
The Johor State Assembly Speaker has formally notified the Election Commission of the assembly's dissolution, paving the way for state elections within 60 days.
The Johor Election Commission has documented more than 2.7 million registered voters on its latest electoral roll, according to figures released at the end of the year.
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The Election Commission will convene a special meeting to establish critical dates for the 16th Johor state assembly elections once it receives formal notification of the assembly's dissolution from the Speaker.