55 Johor polls candidates lose deposits, 21 from PN
The 16th Johor polls saw Barisan Nasional winning 48 of the 56 seats contested to form the state government once again with a larger two-thirds majority. —…
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The 16th Johor polls saw Barisan Nasional (BN) winning 48 of the 56 seats contested to form the state government once again with a larger two-thirds majority. — Bernama pic First Published: Sunday, 12 Jul 2026 11:14 AM MYT JOHOR BAHRU, July 12 — A total of 55 candidates lost their deposits after failing to obtain one-eighth of the total number of votes counted for the 16th Johor State Election yesterday. Perikatan Nasional (PN), which fielded 33 candidates comprising 16 from Bersatu, 11 from PAS, five from Malaysian Indian People’s Party (MIPP) and one from Pejuang, had the highest number of candidates losing their deposits, with 21. Meanwhile, seven candidates from Pakatan Harapan lost their deposits.
Furthermore, Candidates aged between 18 and 40 recorded the highest proportion of deposit losses, accounting for 21 of the 51 candidates in that age group, or 41%. PN, Parti Bersama Malaysia, Parti Sosialis Malaysia, MUDA, Parti Orang Asli Malaysia (ASLI), and six independents failed to win any seats. — Bernama. Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching said DAP will dissect the factors behind each defeat and other contested areas, before drawing lessons and addressing its weaknesses. — Bernama pic First Published: Sunday, 12 Jul 2026 11:18 AM MYT JOHOR BAHRU, July 12 — DAP Johor will conduct a comprehensive review to determine why it lost several state assembly seats in the 16th Johor election, including Jementah and Tangkak.
In addition, BN retained its grip on Johor, sweeping 48 of 56 state seats, while PH secured just eight. Teo, who is also Deputy Communications Minister, said DAP will press on with its nation-building efforts and continue fighting for the people's rights. "Although PH's vote share increased in both seats, it still fell short," she said, adding that DAP respects the mandate given by Johor voters and congratulated BN on its victory.
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The 16th Johor polls saw Barisan Nasional (BN) winning 48 of the 56 seats contested to form the state government once again with a larger two-thirds majority. — Bernama pic First Published: Sunday, 12 Jul 2026 11:14 AM MYT JOHOR BAHRU, July 12 — A total of 55 candidates lost their deposits after failing to obtain one-eighth of the total number of votes counted for the 16th Johor State Election yesterday.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesPerikatan Nasional (PN), which fielded 33 candidates comprising 16 from Bersatu, 11 from PAS, five from Malaysian Indian People’s Party (MIPP) and one from Pejuang, had the highest number of candidates losing their deposits, with 21.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesMeanwhile, seven candidates from Pakatan Harapan lost their deposits.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesCandidates aged between 18 and 40 recorded the highest proportion of deposit losses, accounting for 21 of the 51 candidates in that age group, or 41%.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesPN, Parti Bersama Malaysia, Parti Sosialis Malaysia, MUDA, Parti Orang Asli Malaysia (ASLI), and six independents failed to win any seats. — Bernama
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesJohor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching said DAP will dissect the factors behind each defeat and other contested areas, before drawing lessons and addressing its weaknesses. — Bernama pic First Published: Sunday, 12 Jul 2026 11:18 AM MYT JOHOR BAHRU, July 12 — DAP Johor will conduct a comprehensive review to determine why it lost several state assembly seats in the 16th Johor election, including Jementah and Tangkak.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesBN retained its grip on Johor, sweeping 48 of 56 state seats, while PH secured just eight.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesTeo, who is also Deputy Communications Minister, said DAP will press on with its nation-building efforts and continue fighting for the people's rights.
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"Although PH's vote share increased in both seats, it still fell short," she said, adding that DAP respects the mandate given by Johor voters and congratulated BN on its victory.
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The 16th Johor polls saw Barisan Nasional (BN) winning 48 of the 56 seats contested to form the state government once again with a larger…
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byCenterPerikatan Nasional (PN), which fielded 33 candidates comprising 16 from Bersatu, 11 from PAS, five from Malaysian Indian People’s Party…
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byCenterMeanwhile, seven candidates from Pakatan Harapan lost their deposits.
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byCenterCandidates aged between 18 and 40 recorded the highest proportion of deposit losses, accounting for 21 of the 51 candidates in that age…
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