According to Bernama, several major roads near nomination centres in the state will be closed or diverted in stages to facilitate nominations for the 16th Johor state election on Saturday, 27 June 2026.
Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad, Johor police chief, reportedly stated that the closures and diversions are necessary to ensure the safety and smooth operation of the nomination process.
He stated that approximately 19 roads in Johor Bahru, Kulai, Batu Pahat, Muar, and Kluang have already been identified as being affected by the process.
The roads are Jalan Utama Dato’ Onn and Jalan Ayer Molek in Johor Bahru, Jalan Persiaran Indahpura 6 in Kulai, Jalan Omar in Batu Pahat, Jalan Arab and Jalan Petri in Muar, and Jalan Dato’ Teoh Siew Khor and Jalan Sultan in Kluang.
“However, detailed information, including closure and diversion times, will be announced from time to time through the Royal Malaysia Police’s (PDRM) official channels,” he told Bernama.
Ab Rahaman stated that 22 locations in 17 state constituencies have been identified for close monitoring based on security assessments and previous election experience.
He stated that the venues are primarily nomination centres with large crowds of supporters, as well as urban areas with heavy traffic.
He said 4,832 police officers would be deployed on nomination day to maintain security, manage traffic, monitor public order, and enforce the law.
He advised the public to plan their journeys ahead of time, follow authorities’ instructions, and take alternate routes as needed.
Ab Rahaman also reminded political party supporters to be mature and orderly, to follow the law, and to avoid provocations or gatherings that could disrupt public order.
He stated that the public, party supporters, and road users’ cooperation is greatly appreciated in ensuring that the election process runs smoothly in a peaceful, harmonious, and democratic environment.
The Election Commission has set nomination day for 27 June, early voting on 7 July and polling day on 11 July.
