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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has demanded a comprehensive investigation into a devastating 11-vehicle pile-up on the LPT1 highway that resulted in four deaths, including members of a family returning from National Day celebrations.
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.
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shocking incident in which a 62-year-old woman was doused with petrol and set alight at a numbers forecast outlet in Kuala Lumpur's Taman Pusat Kepong earlier this month.
Authorities arrested a 30-year-old cook for allegedly inciting crowds to breach seating barriers during the National Day 2026 celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya in Kuala Lumpur.
Seberang Perai is positioning itself as Penang's second tourism centre, leveraging its distinct heritage, agricultural tourism, and natural attractions to complement the island's established offerings.
The High Court heard that KCJ Engineering initially flunked a preliminary technical assessment before allegedly donating RM800,000 to Bersatu, with evidence pointing to poor work performance and troubled projects.
The Malaysian Embassy in Qatar has urged citizens to remain vigilant amid escalating regional tensions, advising them to monitor official notices and flight schedules.
Malaysia's Social Welfare Department celebrates 80 years of transformation, moving beyond financial assistance toward rehabilitation and empowerment. The agency now serves over 863,000 people with disabilities and rising autism registrations, adapting services for an ageing population.
A former minister made a court appearance in Putrajaya for a remand application as part of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's ongoing investigation into issues identified in the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji.
Pep Guardiola has disclosed that his marriage to Cristina Serra ended in 2024 after they "lost the passion," citing personal difficulties that weighed on him during his final season at Manchester City before stepping down.
Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers has formally withdrawn its appeal challenging a court decision regarding liquid nicotine exemptions, signalling an effective end to the government's legal contest on the matter.
Japan Airlines is reducing fuel surcharges on international flights for September and October tickets, reflecting lower crude oil costs following a preliminary US-Iran peace deal signed in June.
