The Johor Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has begun various early preparations to ensure the smooth conduct of the 16th Johor State Election (PRN), which will be held soon.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that the preparations included personnel assignment, security, logistics, and coordination among the agencies involved.
According to him, these early steps are critical to ensuring that all security-related plans can be organised in an orderly manner, as well as identifying every operational requirement ahead of time.
“What is important is that people can carry out their responsibilities with ease and confidence, while a healthy democratic environment is maintained.
“With thorough preparations and the cooperation of all parties, the 2026 Johor State Assembly Election will take place smoothly, peacefully, and harmoniously for the benefit of the people and the state of Johor,” he wrote on Facebook.
Earlier, he went to the Batu Pahat District Police Headquarters (IPD) to get a briefing on the security forces’ readiness and preparations for the election.
The Election Commission (EC) announced yesterday that a special meeting for the 16th Johor State Election will be held on 12th June 2026 to set important dates such as nomination day, polling day, and the electoral roll that will be used.
The Johor State Legislative Assembly (DUN) was dissolved on 1st June with the consent of Johor’s Regent Sultan, Tunku Mahkota Ismail.
The Election Commission (EC) will convene a special meeting on 12th June to discuss the 16th Johor State Assembly General Election.
Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus, EC Secretary, stated that the special meeting would be chaired by EC Chairman, Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun, to discuss important dates such as the election writ, nomination day, and polling day.
He stated that the meeting would also discuss the electoral roll and other election-related preparations.
“The EC has officially received notice from Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, Speaker of the Johor State Legislative Assembly (DUN), regarding the dissolution of the 15th Johor State Assembly on 2nd June 2026, as stipulated under Clause 23 (2) of Part Two of the Johor Constitution 1895.
“According to Clause 23 (4) of Part Two of the Johor Constitution 1895, a general election must be held within 60 days of the dissolution of the State Assembly,” he said in a statement.
Khairul Shahril stated that a press conference would be held immediately after the special meeting concluded.
In a separate statement, Khairul Shahril stated that the application process for postal votes within and outside the country for the 16th Johor State Assembly General Election has begun on 5th June.
He stated that it includes postal vote applications for all categories, including Category 1A (police, military, election officials, EC members/officers, and media personnel), Category 1B (Malaysian citizens living abroad), and Category 1C (agencies/organisations).
“All postal vote applications must be submitted online at https://myspr.spr.gov.my, and eligible voters who wish to vote by post must first register or create a MySPR account.
“The closing date for postal vote applications in all categories will be announced later.”
“For any enquiries or additional information, please contact 03-88927080 or email upup@spr.gov.my,” he stated.
