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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to addressing chronic infrastructure deficiencies in Rengit, pledging to upgrade healthcare facilities and resolve water supply disruptions ahead of Saturday's Johor state election.
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 cabinet has approved 24 new Tok Batin posts nationwide to strengthen indigenous leadership structures and improve coordination between Orang Asli communities and government development initiatives.
EU lawmakers have voted to restore interim regulations permitting technology companies including Google and Meta to identify and eliminate child sexual abuse content online, whilst maintaining safeguards for encrypted communications.
The MACC is moving forward with recommendations to charge 69 individuals implicated in Daya Kerjaya 2.0 scheme abuse, while reaffirming its pursuit of fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho remains an active priority.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has obtained remand orders for 33 people, comprising enforcement officers and government staff, suspected of running a coordinated operation facilitating offences against foreign nationals.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has detained 33 individuals, including government enforcement officers, suspected of operating a visa bribery network. Arrests span multiple states.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will conduct an intensive campaign tour across five strategic constituencies in Johor tomorrow, marking the final push for Pakatan Harapan ahead of Saturday's state election.
Malaysia's Election Commission has urged registered voters in Johor to confirm their designated polling stations before Saturday's state election, which will see 2.7 million eligible voters choose 56 assembly representatives.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has effectively rebuked coalition allies for continuing to reference Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor during the Johor state election campaign, signalling the need to refocus messaging.
Higher voter turnout in Johor's state election could shift the balance toward Pakatan Harapan, particularly among outstation and urban voters responding to economic stability and government support policies.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed his government's commitment to resolving conflict in Thailand's southern border provinces, emphasizing that Malaysia will maintain close cooperation on security and development initiatives in the region.
