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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim engaged warmly with members of the public at Dataran Putrajaya following Malaysia's National Day parade, stopping frequently to greet children and interact with families in an informal walkabout.
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.
Bersatu's information chief has disputed PAS leader Takiyuddin Hassan's claim that Bersatu maintains legal ties to Perikatan Nasional while having 'technically' exited the coalition, challenging the distinction between formal and operational membership.
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow arrives in Malaysia this weekend for talks on border security, infrastructure development, and cross-border cooperation following July discussions between the countries' leaders.
The Seattle Times and Newsday have filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming the tech companies scraped their articles—including paywalled content—to train AI systems like ChatGPT without authorization or payment.
Authorities have detained the owner of a consultancy firm on suspicion of soliciting bribes totalling around RM30,000 to assist two defence sector companies in obtaining financial assistance.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attended the National Day parade in Putrajaya on August 31, praising Malaysians for their contributions and unity. He mingled with crowds and expressed appreciation for the nation's collective efforts.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has endorsed the government's latest initiatives to ease household financial strain and help businesses, though he is pushing for more expansive relief provisions in the 2027 Budget.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's six initiatives outlined in the 2026 National Day Address demonstrate the government's commitment to addressing public concerns and everyday needs.
Japan's meteorological authority has issued its most severe landslide warning for Yakushima Island in southwestern Kagoshima prefecture, as Typhoon Krovanh and an associated weather front bring intense rainfall to the region.
A Thai woman appeared in Batu Pahat Magistrate's Court yesterday facing charges of soliciting for prostitution and violating her travel document conditions by engaging in illegal commercial sex work.
PAS has firmly rejected PKR Youth's ultimatum pressuring Umno to abandon either Perikatan Nasional or its federal government role, asserting that such decisions belong solely to Umno.
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