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The Malaysian Indian Congress will contest two Johor seats in the upcoming election, while ceding one seat to its Barisan Nasional partner Umno as part of a pre-poll arrangement.
Barisan Nasional's secretary-general Zambry has dismissed concerns that emerging political groupings Wawasan and Bersama pose a threat to the coalition's prospects in upcoming state elections.
Malaysian fire authorities report RM14.2mil in losses from 59 home fires caused by unsafe device charging between 2023 and 2025, with Sarawak bearing the heaviest impact at nearly RM9.7mil from 11 incidents.
A High Court judge has issued a sweeping 809-page judgement on the 1MDB scandal, comparing the magnitude of the looting to historical plunder and describing it as far exceeding even Attila the Hun's depredations.
China's Ambassador to Malaysia has praised the country's constructive role in advancing Code of Conduct negotiations for the South China Sea, saying talks have reached a critical stage with hopes for completion this year.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's role as Opposition Leader in the Dewan Rakyat has not yet received official recognition, with no formal announcement from PN forthcoming.
The Malaysian Army has named two service members who lost their lives in a grenade training explosion at Hobart Camp in Gurun, Kedah. Both died en route to hospital.
Andy Burnham's chances of securing the Makerfield seat—essential for his eventual bid to challenge PM Keir Starmer—are being strengthened by infighting between two populist right-wing parties that is fragmenting their electoral support.
Barisan Nasional remains confident about the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, with the coalition's secretary-general insisting that newly formed political parties pose no electoral threat.
A Malaysian judge has released a comprehensive judgment against Datuk Seri Najib Razak over the 1MDB scandal, describing the plunder as exceeding even historical villains in magnitude.
Johor's new Shuttle Selatan rail service launched today, connecting Kulai, JB Sentral and Pasir Gudang. The initiative is projected to benefit over two million residents and features subsidised travel cards to encourage public transport adoption.
The Malaysian Indian Congress has been allocated four seats to contest in the forthcoming Johor state election, according to party vice-president Datuk T. Murugiah, following discussions with other Barisan Nasional coalition members.
Malaysia's High Court has ranked the 1MDB scandal among the world's most egregious kleptocracy cases, characterizing the financial plunder as extraordinarily massive in scope.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called on MADANI Communities to take collective responsibility for sharing accurate information about government initiatives with the public, rather than relying solely on official agencies.
Transport Minister Loke and Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz maintained civility during their first face-to-face encounter since a public disagreement online, though subtle jabs emerged in the proceedings.
A foreign woman has been charged in Johor Baru Sessions Court with child neglect after her two children fell from a 12th-floor apartment in Tampoi. One child died and another suffered severe injuries.
PAS treasurer Iskandar Abdul Samad has cast doubt on Bersatu's ability to sustain operations within the Perikatan Nasional coalition amid the current political environment.
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