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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji, emphasising it is a matter of trust and responsibility to protect millions of Muslim depositors rather than political manoeuvring.
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.
Ahmad Shah Ahmad Ros, a 26-year-old Malaysian killed in a stabbing incident in South Korea, was laid to rest at Bandar Tasik Puteri Muslim Cemetery in Hulu Selangor on July 30. He died attempting to help a friend during a street altercation.
A senior Palestinian official has urged Malaysia to strengthen its advocacy for Palestinian detainees in Israeli custody, highlighting widespread alleged abuses and calling for international pressure on Israel.
Pakatan Harapan's Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged Negeri Sembilan voters to prioritise governance and integrity when selecting leaders, citing the Royal Commission of Inquiry findings on Lembaga Tabung Haji's mismanagement.
Prime Minister's wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail conducted welfare visits to vulnerable elderly citizens and underprivileged families in Kuala Pilah's Tanjung Ipoh area, offering assistance and health screenings.
The Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia has called for comprehensive reforms at Tabung Haji, stressing that governance improvements must prioritise depositor interests and prevent institutional interference.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has demanded a transparent investigation into the Royal Commission of Inquiry's findings on Lembaga Tabung Haji, vowing that no one found guilty of wrongdoing will be shielded from accountability.
BN chairman Zahid Hamidi has expressed gratitude to PAS leader Abdul Hadi Awang for instructing the Islamic party to support BN candidates in the Negeri Sembilan election, as both coalitions coordinate voting strategies.
Singapore will prosecute a company and its director for registering a vessel blacklisted by the UN Security Council for transporting prohibited North Korean cargo. The case underscores regional enforcement of international sanctions.
Mastercard's second-quarter profit exceeded Wall Street forecasts, powered by resilient consumer spending and transaction volumes climbing across regions. The results underscore continued economic strength despite geopolitical tensions.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain across five states and Labuan, with severe weather expected until late evening today.
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