Deputy Prime Minister and Barisan Nasional president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (centre) raises his hand with Machap incumbent Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (third right) after a press conference on the unofficial results of the 16th Johor state election at the Johor Umno Liaison Building in Johor Bahru on July 11, 2026. — Bernama pic Stay updated on the latest news and insights. Subscribe to our newsletter here By Malay Mail First Published: Saturday, 11 Jul 2026 10:13 PM MYT JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 — Unofficial results announced by the Election Commission (EC) show that Barisan Nasional (BN) has secured a simple majority in the 16th Johor state election.During a Facebook livestream, the EC said BN had won at least 29 of the 56 seats in the Johor Legislative Assembly, giving the coalition enough seats to form the state government.The results remain subject to formal declarations by the respective returning officers following the completion of counting and tabulation.MORE TO COME