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Johor Votes 2026: Rising home prices put housing affordability in focus

03:44 Min

As Malaysia's southern state of Johor prepares to head to the polls on July 11, bread-and-butter issues are uppermost on the minds of voters. Despite the state's record investment inflows and robust economic growth, many residents are struggling with rising living costs – especially the cost of buying a home. Amir Yusof looks at why housing affordability has become a key election issue.

As Malaysia's southern state of Johor prepares to head to the polls on July 11, bread-and-butter issues are uppermost on the minds of voters. Despite the state's record investment inflows and robust economic growth, many residents are struggling with rising living costs – especially the cost of buying a home. Amir Yusof looks at why housing affordability has become a key election issue.

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