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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed deep condolences following the death of renowned Islamic scholar John L. Esposito, praising his lifelong advocacy for understanding between Islam and the West.
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.
The PAS-led Perikatan Nasional coalition will contest 11 seats in the Negeri Sembilan state election where Barisan Nasional has opted not to field candidates, deploying prominent figures including Rais Yatim's son.
A new fraud analysis reveals the Middle East and Africa region has become the world's most vulnerable market for airline booking fraud, with Cairo jumping to the highest-risk city globally, while East Asia shows marked improvement.
Malaysia's Retirement Fund (KWAP) has been defrauded through a eFishery investment involving manipulated financial statements, the Ministry of Finance confirmed. Legal action and fund recovery are underway.
A supermarket saleswoman appeared in the Shah Alam magistrate's court facing a murder charge related to the death of her newborn baby in Subang Jaya. The alleged incident occurred last week.
India's Directorate General of Shipping has prohibited the deployment of Indian seafarers aboard vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz following recent attacks that killed two Indian mariners and injured others in the region.
Laos held its inaugural National Media Congress in Vientiane, approving a modernisation roadmap designed to elevate journalism standards and media effectiveness across the country.
American regulators have rejected Tesla's attempt to sidestep a recall affecting approximately 19,900 vehicles due to headlights that may emit excessive light levels causing glare hazards.
American law enforcement has removed over 700 unauthorised drones from airspace surrounding FIFA World Cup stadiums and fan zones since the tournament began in June, enforcing strict no-fly zones across all 11 host cities.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his condolences following the passing of Professor John L. Esposito, a globally recognized figure in Islamic scholarship and interfaith dialogue.
Malaysia's SARA cashless assistance programme has achieved near-complete uptake among beneficiaries, generating RM3.45 billion in local transactions this year. The initiative supports low- and middle-income households through MyKad-based credits.
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