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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly criticised Norway for cancelling a RM1 billion naval missile deal, accusing the Nordic nation of applying international norms inconsistently and selectively.
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 Anti-Corruption Commission is expanding its technological capabilities by deploying artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics tools to detect and prevent increasingly sophisticated corruption schemes.
Malaysia's opposition leader has demanded the government clarify why former MACC chief Azam Baki was appointed as an adviser to the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre, particularly given his ongoing legal scrutiny.
Belgium's Deputy PM Maxime Prévot has expressed strong support for the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement, projecting it will unlock new commercial opportunities and strengthen economic ties between the two trading blocs.
The Royal Malaysia Police has broadened its character-building and discipline programme to primary schools throughout Kuala Lumpur, extending a successful secondary school initiative aimed at fostering values and preventing student involvement in social problems.
Malaysia is offering homebuyers a 10 per cent discount on property purchases during the ASEAN Real Estate Conference 2026 in July. The initiative aims to ease deposit requirements and boost affordable housing accessibility.
A month after investigators resubmitted documents for the fourth time, Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers remains in the review phase of the Durian Tunggal case, with the home minister urging restraint.
Thai authorities have dismantled a sophisticated drug smuggling operation, seizing 24.38kg of heroin concealed within everyday items across five parcels destined for Australia and Taiwan.
The MADANI government plans to brief Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah on the LRT3 Shah Alam Line after the Selangor ruler raised concerns about project cost overruns and delays.
Malaysia's Ministry of Human Resources plans to convert RM100 million in Skills Development Fund Corporation loans into grants, recognizing the financial hardship faced by vocational trainees who sacrifice employment income during training.
The Federal Court has rejected a final appeal by Ng Back Heang, the former director of Patimas Holdings, in a RM1.2 million insider trading case. The court found the leave application raised no novel legal issues warranting further consideration.
