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King grants royal audience to Zahid, Onn Hafiz after BN's Johor victory

Onn Hafiz is expected to be sworn in as Johor Menteri Besar for a new term at Istana Bukit Serene later on Sunday following the coalition's commanding victory in the 16th Johor State Election

Updated 1 hour ago · Published on 12 Jul 2026 1:46PM

King grants royal audience to Zahid, Onn Hafiz after BN's Johor victory
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim grants an audience to Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Johor BN chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi - July 12, 2026

HIS Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, granted an audience to Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at Istana Pasir Pelangi in Johor Bahru on Sunday, following the coalition's landslide victory in the 16th Johor State Election.

Johor BN chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi also attended the meeting, which lasted nearly an hour.

The audience came a day after BN secured a commanding mandate from Johor voters, winning 48 of the 56 seats contested in the Johor State Legislative Assembly to retain the state government with an overwhelming majority.

Onn Hafiz is expected to be sworn in as Johor Menteri Besar for a new term at Istana Bukit Serene later on Sunday. - July 12, 2026

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