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Two forensic audits have exonerated the Battersea Station regeneration project from claims it was overvalued, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced, marking a significant development in scrutiny over major infrastructure investments.
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 Malaysian Press Institute has secured RM1.037 million in contributions and sponsorships for Malaysia Press Night 2026, scheduled for July 17. PETRONAS provides RM450,000 while 60 organisations contribute RM587,000.
Police have dismantled a fraudulent investment scheme centred on perfume trading, with six suspects arrested following a raid at an office in KL Eco City on Wednesday.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has unveiled the party's 16 candidates contesting the Johor state election scheduled for July 11, following the dissolution of the state assembly.
A senior UMNO politician has rejected allegations that Johor's Regent exercises inappropriate control over the state administration, characterizing such claims as politically motivated misconceptions ahead of upcoming elections.
Johor Umno's deputy chairman warns that developing political leaders demands patience and genuine experience rather than rapid advancement, discouraging shortcuts in party succession planning.
Freshly selected Barisan Nasional candidates from Johor's component parties have pledged an intensive campaign push ahead of the state election on July 11, signalling the coalition's determination to strengthen its electoral standing.
Malaysia's High Court has rejected Indira Gandhi's second bid to hold the Inspector-General of Police in contempt, ruling that investigations into locating her ex-husband remain active.
Parti Wawasan Negara, formerly Parti Cinta Malaysia, is positioning itself as a political intermediary between Pas and Umno, seeking to heal rifts within Malaysia's Malay-Muslim bloc and preserve communal unity.
France's record-breaking heatwave is disrupting tourism across Paris, with the Eiffel Tower and Louvre closing early and visitors struggling to explore the capital. Museums and heritage sites report cooling challenges.
Bersatu has announced 16 candidates for the Johor election, including seasoned political figures who recently switched allegiance. The party's recruitment strategy reflects ambitions to expand influence in the state.
