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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's intensive campaign schedule across Johor has generated substantial grassroots enthusiasm for Pakatan Harapan, according to party communications chief Fahmi Fadzil. The coalition is contesting all 56 state assembly seats.
Faizul Abdul Ghani is the Pakatan Harapan (PKR) candidate for the Tanjung Surat state seat in the 16th Johor State Election. Here is a profile of the candidate and the contest ahead of polling day on July 11, 2026.
Elia Nadira Sabudin is the Pakatan Harapan (Amanah) candidate for the Tenang state seat in the 16th Johor State Election. Here is a profile of the candidate and the contest ahead of polling day on July 11, 2026.
Malaysia raised its EPF i-Saraan incentive and launched i-Saraan Plus for gig workers in 2026. Here is how the voluntary retirement schemes work.
Live coverage of the Bukit Kepong seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
Live coverage of the Paloh seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
Live coverage of the Sedili seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
Vietnamese police have arrested 85 people connected to two exceptionally large illegal betting syndicates worth US$133 million combined. The crackdown coincides with enforcement efforts during the 2026 World Cup tournament.
Pakatan Harapan's Puteri Wangsa candidate Dr Maszlee Malik has advocated for a more sophisticated approach to electoral politics, emphasizing fact-based discourse over emotional appeals as Johor voters prepare for the July 11 poll.
Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides argues that artificial intelligence will not restore the rapid productivity growth Western economies once enjoyed, cautioning that many jobs remain insulated from AI disruption.
Pakatan Harapan has unveiled its Johor election manifesto focusing on cost-of-living relief through concrete programmes including affordable housing, health schemes, and youth development, with a public monitoring dashboard to track implementation.
Authorities detained 14 people, including a television actress, during an enforcement operation at an unlicensed entertainment venue in Kuala Lumpur. The actress tested positive for multiple controlled substances.
The founder of Abu Dhabi-based AppliedAI has pleaded guilty to insider trading in a scheme involving lawyers at major US law firms tipping traders about confidential merger information, with charges affecting dozens of people.
Dr. A. Ruban, the Pakatan Harapan candidate contesting the Paloh state assembly seat in Johor, was admitted to hospital in Batu Pahat on Sunday for treatment of a recurrent slipped disc problem.
The Taiping Municipal Council has partnered with Bukit Merah Laketown Resort and the Orang Utan Island Foundation to create a unified tourism and conservation strategy that promises economic benefits and environmental education across Perak.
Sarawak's major cancer treatment facility will commence construction in January 2027 after successful contractor selection, marking a significant healthcare infrastructure investment for the state.
Former finance minister Tengku Zafrul has disclosed that Jana Wibawa was first brought before the Cabinet on November 13, 2020, during a meeting presided over by then-prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
