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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the deaths of three police officers who died in a suspected electrocution incident in Kampung Weston, Beaufort, Sabah.
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.
Three police officers have died in an incident at Kampung Weston, Beaufort, Sabah. Authorities have opened an investigation and ordered autopsies to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Malaysia's RM250 million Politeknik Kota Belud has entered its implementation phase following land compensation settlements. The facility, slated for 2030 completion, will specialise in high-tech fields including green energy and artificial intelligence.
Sabah's Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is calling for coordinated diplomatic efforts to convince foreign embassies to revise downward their travel advisories for Eastern Sabah, citing six years of zero kidnap-for-ransom cases and improved regional security.
OpenAI has filed a motion to dismiss Apple's lawsuit alleging trade secret theft, arguing it is developing entirely new consumer hardware unrelated to Apple's technology.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has signalled openness to a referendum on electoral reform, introducing fresh strains within his centre-right coalition as the country approaches a general election.
Tan Sri Darshan Singh Gill, former president of the Asian Cycling Confederation and Malaysian National Cycling Federation, has been conferred Thailand's Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn in recognition of his lifelong service to cycling development across Malaysia and Asia.
Malaysia's Cabinet committee will examine the sale of imported goods through online platforms, addressing concerns raised by local businesses about their ability to compete in the digital marketplace.
Three mechanics have been acquitted and discharged by the High Court in Johor Baru of charges related to trafficking more than 4kg of ketamine and methamphetamine in a case dating back five years.
An Umno supreme council member has pushed back against criticism of Barisan Nasional and Umno over Tabung Haji's mounting difficulties, arguing the coalition should not shoulder blame for the pilgrim savings institution's troubles.
Hannah Yeoh has stressed the importance of intensified enforcement action against illegal conversions of residential premises into overcrowded rental units, while warning that oversight mechanisms must prevent abuse of power by enforcement officers.
