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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the importance of cultivating strong nationhood values to forge national unity and elevate Malaysia's global standing through identity, integrity and principled leadership.
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 Chinese citizen has entered a not guilty plea in Kuala Lumpur regarding charges of defrauding a gold merchant by selling gold-coated base metal jewellery as authentic gold worth RM37,054.
A construction firm that allegedly contributed RM800,000 to Bersatu won a RM62 million Jana Wibawa project contract despite failing the Finance Ministry's initial evaluation, court proceedings revealed.
Authorities in Perak have arrested three individuals suspected of masquerading as police officers to steal from migrant workers. The syndicate's operations have raised concerns about vulnerability among foreign labourers.
Malaysia's Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Health has urged comprehensive reform of the organ donation and transplant system, including replacing the 1974 Human Tissues Act with modern legislation and establishing dedicated funding for patients.
Malaysia's veteran hockey squad has secured RM1.36 million in funding to prepare for the 2026 Masters Hockey World Cup, taking place in the Netherlands and Belgium from July 22 to August 16 across five age categories.
Pakistan dispatched its largest-ever delegation to the funeral of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Iran's ambassador praised the gesture as testament to enduring friendship between the two nations.
With five days remaining before Johor's state election, Pakatan Harapan candidates are executing a combined grassroots and digital campaign, harnessing social media platforms to amplify their message across demographic segments.
Former Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul told the High Court that Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin proposed the appointment of 54 contractors under the Jana Wibawa programme through direct negotiation arrangements.
Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has challenged PAS's political directives, claiming the party prioritises electoral convenience over consistent principles, raising questions about its credibility.
An eye specialist at Sunway Medical Centre emphasises the need for early vision screening across all ages, warning that undetected conditions like squinting and cataracts can lead to permanent visual impairment and affect learning and quality of life.
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