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.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus stated that the figure includes 2,703,175 ordinary voters and 24,751 early voters, comprising police personnel, General Operations Force (GOF) officers and their spouses, as well as members of the armed forces and their spouses. Among these electors, 56,655 are persons with disabilities (PWDs) who will require special attention from the EC to ensure their voting process is comfortable.

Khairul Shahril mentioned that these figures are subject to updates through the Supplementary Electoral Roll, which will be adopted for the election following a decision at the EC's special meeting slated for June 12. Approximately 42,000 election workers are expected to be appointed to manage all aspects of the state election, including 56 Returning Officers, election personnel, and security officers.

The EC is reviewing and updating information related to operational and logistical requirements for the polls. Khairul Shahril explained that the cost of conducting an election depends on several factors, such as 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 added that the EC remains committed to optimising the use of public resources and expenditure to ensure elections are conducted efficiently and prudently. 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. This meeting will also decide the election timeline for Negeri Sembilan's state polls.