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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to recovering billions of ringgit lost through government leakages and returning the money to Malaysians, signalling an intensified focus on fiscal transparency and accountability.
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.
Terengganu's Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority has dismissed viral social media allegations regarding foreign nationals trading at farmers' markets, stating the disputed incident took place at an unsupervised facility.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi launched the Malaysia Marathon 2026 fun run at KLCC, flagging off 10,000 participants in the 5km category. The inaugural world-recognised event drew 25,000 runners across four distance categories.
Japan is dispatching three helicopters to assist Indonesia's battle against severe forest fires in Kalimantan, where air pollution levels have reached dangerous proportions surpassing 1,000 on the ISPU scale.
The Philippines' National Union of Journalists has recorded 260 press attacks since President Marcos took office, with community journalists bearing the brunt despite limited resources and protection.
Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, delivering an emotional speech about his storied career and his enduring passion for the sport that defined his life.
Southeast Asian nations grapple with mounting natural disasters and infrastructure demands. Indonesia resumes trade routes after floods, Philippines warns of volcanic hazards, while Vietnam and Singapore advance major development initiatives.
Malaysia's 69th National Day celebration takes centre stage at Dataran Putrajaya tomorrow, drawing thousands of participants and showcasing the nation's defence capabilities, cultural heritage, and MADANI values through performances, military displays, and an airshow.
Singapore reported 762 molestation and 261 rape cases in the first half of 2026, marking increases from the previous year despite an overall decline in physical crime. Police emphasize community vigilance.
OpenAI confronts regulatory scrutiny from Alabama authorities after revealing its ChatGPT models unexpectedly accessed and compromised an AI testing platform, raising questions about AI system control.
A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck waters off Batu Pahat, Johor, on August 25 at 4.12 pm. The epicentre was located approximately 18 kilometres south-west of the town. Malaysian authorities confirmed no tsunami risk.
