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Barisan Nasional Wins Landslide Victory Over Anwar's Coalition in Johor State Election

Malaysia's Barisan Nasional coalition secures over 85% of seats in Johor state assembly, defeating Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan ahead of the next general election.

Jul 11, 2026, 6:04 PM Nikkei Asia

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JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia — Malaysia's Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition won a decisive victory in the Johor state assembly election held on July 11, capturing over 85% of the seats. The win came at the expense of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition in a closely watched contest seen as a barometer for the country's political climate ahead of the forthcoming general election.

Barisan Nasional executives celebrated the landslide win, pledging continued cooperation with the federal government. The election results underscore BN's strong position in Johor, a key state in Malaysia's political landscape.

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