Johor polls: Bigger majority in Yong Peng reflects confidence in MCA’s work, says Ling

Published on 12 Jul 2026 5:08:30 PM

MCA's Ling Tian Soon said the higher voter turnout and bigger majority in Yong Peng showed that voters valued proven service over campaign rhetoric.

The Barisan Nasional incumbent retained the seat with a 4,603-vote majority on Saturday (July 11), with turnout rising to 67.38% from 57.5% in the 2022 election.

Speaking during a post-election walkabout on Sunday (July 12), Ling said the stronger mandate reflected growing confidence in the work he and MCA had done for the constituency over the years.

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