JOHOR BAHRU: The Election Commission (EC) has registered over 2.7 million electors eligible to cast their ballots in the 16th Johor state election, based on the Supplementary Electoral Roll for April 2026, which was gazetted on May 21.
EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said the figure comprises 2,703,175 ordinary voters and 24,751 early voters, including police personnel, General Operations Force (GOF) officers and their spouses, as well as members of the armed forces and their spouses.
“Of the total number of electors, 56,655 are persons with disabilities (PWDs), who will require special attention from the EC to ensure they are able to vote comfortably,” he told Bernama.
Khairul Shahril said the figures, however, remain subject to updates through the Supplementary Electoral Roll that will be adopted for the election following a decision at the EC’s special meeting slated for June 12.
He said that approximately 42,000 election workers are expected to be appointed and mobilised to manage all aspects of the state election.
The workforce will include 56 Returning Officers, election personnel and security officers involved throughout the election period.
The EC is currently reviewing and updating information related to operational and logistical requirements for the polls.
“Fundamentally, the cost of conducting an election depends on several factors, including the number of registered voters, polling centres and polling streams, the appointment of election personnel, logistical requirements, and the use of information and communications technology,” he said.
Khairul Shahril added that the EC remains committed to optimising the use of public resources and expenditure to ensure elections are conducted efficiently, prudently and in line with operational needs.
The Johor State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on June 1, with the EC scheduled to determine key dates for the state election at its special meeting on June 12. The meeting will also decide the election timeline for Negeri Sembilan’s state polls. – BERNAMA
