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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Negeri Sembilan voters to grant Pakatan Harapan a stronger mandate in the upcoming state election to ensure administrative continuity under Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.
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 challenge at the 2026 Japan Open concluded on July 18 after mixed doubles pair Jimmy Wong-Cheng Su Yin and men's doubles duo Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani both lost their semi-final matches in Tokyo.
The United States has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Lebanon and northern Israel, citing mounting security concerns and the risk of sudden escalation in an already volatile region.
Brazil's top court has rejected Argentine President Javier Milei's request to visit former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently under house arrest pending legal proceedings.
Tadej Pogacar secured his fourth stage win at the Tour de France on Saturday, launching a decisive attack on the Col du Haag during stage 14 to extend his overall lead to four minutes and 30 seconds ahead of Jonas Vingegaard.
Cuba's president has condemned fresh US sanctions, comparing Washington's campaign against the global left to 1950s McCarthyism and fascist operations, as the island nation faces its worst economic crisis in decades.
A Malaysian lawyer working at the International Criminal Court has publicly disclosed allegations of sexual misconduct involving chief prosecutor Karim Khan, marking a significant moment in an ongoing scandal affecting the tribunal's leadership.
Senior Umno figures Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani and Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor attended the Tampin nomination centre to publicly support Barisan Nasional candidates running in the Negri Sembilan state election.
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun is contesting the Linggi parliamentary seat against Barisan Nasional incumbent Faizal Ramli and a Bersatu candidate in what shapes as a closely fought three-way race.
Negeri Sembilan's political leadership has cautioned Barisan Nasional candidates against politicising the state's customary institutions during campaigning, warning that such tactics could inflame community divisions.
Malaysia's capital will host a massive outdoor screening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Monday morning at Dataran Merdeka, with organizers expecting up to 300,000 spectators as part of the Unity Merdeka programme.
