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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will preside over a Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) Implementation Action Council meeting in Kota Kinabalu this Friday, with Sarawak Premier and Sabah Chief Minister in attendance.
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.
Malaysia's Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has highlighted how rising costs of living are prompting young people to delay or reconsider marriage and parenthood, citing financial readiness as a primary concern.
Tamil Nadu's assembly descended into heated confrontation Monday as the DMK demanded answers on escalating murders and crime. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay pledged equal treatment under law and launched initiatives against drugs and violence.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has instructed the Rural and Regional Development Ministry and Communications Ministry to complete their coordination framework for Rural Community Centres and National Information Dissemination Centres within 30 days for Cabinet approval.
A major study of nearly 65,000 Britons suggests that restricting sugar during infancy and early childhood may reduce dementia risk by more than a fifth in later life, with implications for modern nutrition policy.
Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education has awarded full tuition fee sponsorships to 27 top STPM 2025 students studying at 18 public universities, covering critical fields including medicine, engineering and education.
A 51-year-old Singapore man has pleaded guilty to raping his 15-year-old daughter, along with charges of outrage of modesty and criminal breach of trust. The victim fled to a neighbourhood police centre while he showered, and he surrendered after discovering her there.
The Rural and Regional Development Ministry has firmly stated it will not exceed its government-approved budget allocation, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid emphasizing fiscal discipline during a workshop in Cyberjaya.
The MACC is actively investigating alleged delays in distributing Baja 3 subsidised fertiliser to Kedah rice farmers, examining information from agricultural groups with enforcement decisions anticipated this week.
A second former project manager at EM Services, a property maintenance company jointly owned by Singapore's Housing Board and Keppel Management, has been charged with corruption involving a S$50,000 bribe.
Johor has established clear protocols for school closures linked to air quality, with closures triggered only when the Air Pollutant Index exceeds 200. Several districts currently face unhealthy readings.
