Onn Hafiz Ghazi's commanding victory in Machap seat

Machap is Onn with a majority of 15,375 votes.

By   SINAR DAILY REPORTER
11 Jul 2026 10:31pm
BN Chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (left) shakes hands with Johor BN Chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi in appreciation after unofficial results of the 16th Johor State Election indicated a victory for BN, at the Johor Umno Liaison Committee headquarters in Johor Bahru today. (BERNAMA PHOTO)
BN Chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (left) shakes hands with Johor BN Chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi in appreciation after unofficial results of the 16th Johor State Election indicated a victory for BN, at the Johor Umno Liaison Committee headquarters in Johor Bahru today. (BERNAMA PHOTO)

JOHOR BAHRU – Caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has successfully defended his Machap state seat in a commanding performance during the latest Johor state election.

According to the official results from the Election Commission, the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate secured a decisive victory, clinching the constituency with a majority of 15,375 votes.

The final tally saw Onn Hafiz receive 20,382 votes, comfortably outpacing his opponent, Nur Hafiz Roslan of Pakatan Harapan (PH-Amanah), who garnered 5,007 votes.

The result marks a significant strengthening of his mandate in the constituency compared to the 2022 state election, where he previously won with a majority of 6,543 votes.

Analysts had previously identified Onn Hafiz, 47, as a key factor for the BN coalition, highlighting his economic track record and hands-on leadership style as major contributors to his support base.

As the state government transitions following the election, this strong showing reinforces Onn Hafiz’s position as a central figure in Johor's political landscape.

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