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The Democratic Action Party has issued an ultimatum to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, demanding passage of legislation separating the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles and imposing a two-term limit on prime ministerial tenure before the year closes.
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.
Four people have been charged with murder after a businessman's body was recovered from a fishing net. The case is proceeding through Malaysia's High Court system.
Johor javelin thrower Chai Kai Le, 18, has shattered a 26-year-old SUKMA record at Selangor 2026, throwing 64.44 metres. His journey began when a schoolteacher spotted his quick arm release in badminton and suggested he try javelin.
Eighteen-year-old Johor javelin thrower Chai Kai Le has broken a 26-year Malaysia Games record with a 64.44-metre throw at SUKMA 2026 in Selangor, signalling strong prospects for the nation's athletics.
France's highest court has rejected a blanket social media ban for children under 15, citing excessive restrictions on freedom of expression. The government plans to introduce revised legislation by spring.
The father of murdered businessman Low Kai Xian wept in court as four men faced charges in connection with his death. The body was allegedly wrapped in a net and disposed of in a river this month.
France's tax authority has confirmed two major cyber-attacks in June and July that compromised personal and financial data on hundreds of thousands of residents and property owners, marking another blow to the country's cybersecurity defences.
PAS, a key PN component, has signalled restraint in seat negotiations with BN for the upcoming Melaka elections, targeting six seats while cautioning that longstanding voter loyalty cannot be taken for granted.
Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing has departed for Russia to meet President Putin, marking his first Moscow visit since assuming the presidency. The trip underscores Myanmar's strategic alignment with Russia amid international isolation.
Mounting uncertainty over H-1B visa regulations and soaring application fees are prompting thousands of Indian and Chinese tech professionals to abandon long-established American careers and return home, reshaping global talent flows.
Four men have been charged in court with murdering a businessman whose body was discovered wrapped in a net in a Johor river on August 3. The discovery marks a significant development in the investigation.
