JOHOR BAHRU – Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi is among the Barisan Nasional (BN) leaders to have secured early victories in the Johor state election, based on unofficial results.
Onn Hafiz successfully retained the Machap state seat, adding to BN's commanding performance across the state.
Former health minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba also emerged victorious in the Pasir Raja constituency.
In Larkin, Johor Youth and Sports Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah defeated Pulai MP Suhaizan Kaiat of Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) candidate Norsinah Abu.
Meanwhile, Umno Ayer Hitam division chief Datuk Samsolbari Jamali retained the Semarang state seat for a historic sixth consecutive term.
The Johor State Legislative Assembly deputy speaker defeated Amanah's Ramli Abd Hamid, contesting under the PH banner, and Bersatu's Muhammad Syafiq Abdul Aziz, who represented Perikatan Nasional (PN).
BN candidate Zaidi Japar also secured victory in the closely watched Rengit state seat.
In Endau, BN candidate Alwiyah Talib was leading the contest based on the latest unofficial tally.
Several BN incumbents also successfully defended their seats, including Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor (Bukit Permai), Ling Tian Soon (Yong Peng), Muszaide Makmor (Sedili), Tan Chong (Bekok), Tan Eng Meng (Pekan Nenas) and Fauziah Misri (Penawar).
The results remain unofficial pending confirmation by the Election Commission.