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Taiwan's business chamber in Malaysia has warned that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's description of Taiwan as part of China could jeopardize semiconductor and technology investments in the country.
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.
A leading economist supports a hybrid sales and service tax system incorporating input tax credits, arguing it could reduce price pressures across Malaysia's supply chain while generating adequate revenue.
Melaka's Barisan Nasional chief has characterised his coalition as highly sought-after by rival political groups as various parties explore potential alliances ahead of the state election.
Mohamed Salah's transfer to Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor has triggered immediate commercial activity in Cairo's Khan el-Khalili bazaar, with retailers stocking his claret-and-blue jersey just two weeks after his arrival in Ankara.
China has handed down a life sentence to Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin and levied fines exceeding US$2.4 billion against the property conglomerate, marking a dramatic conclusion to one of Asia's most significant corporate collapses.
An Immigration Department lorry driver has pleaded not guilty to five charges, including three counts of causing death by reckless driving, following a fatal collision at Maju Junction that claimed three lives.
Qatar has escalated its dispute with the Asian Football Confederation, arguing the AFC president lacked authority to sign a joint letter criticising FIFA President Gianni Infantino without consulting member associations.
KADA is overhauling the Kemubu 4 Pump's control infrastructure, replacing its problematic digital system with an analogue alternative to end recurring operational failures.
The Gaza Strip's death toll has climbed to 73,417 since October 2023, with the Health Ministry documenting 10 additional fatalities in the past day. Violations of a ceasefire agreement continue to claim lives across the territory.
Authorities have opened an investigation into an attempted armed robbery targeting a goldsmith's establishment in Klang's Jalan Tengku Kelana area on Wednesday morning.
Authorities in Keningau have detained four people including a former native affairs officer and government employee for seven days amid investigations into an alleged bribery ring centred on illicit land transactions worth approximately RM900,000.
