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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended Amanah president Mat Sabu against accusations of mocking coalition partners, urging restraint as tensions surface within the Pakatan Harapan alliance ahead of upcoming elections.
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 AI Governance Bill will place legal accountability on humans and organisations rather than AI systems themselves, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced in Parliament, as the framework aims to balance innovation with public protection.
A comprehensive Swiss study reveals that artificial intelligence adoption has reduced entry-level job opportunities by nearly a third, with young workers expressing growing anxiety about workplace relevance.
Amanah president Mohamad Sabu has defended fielding non-Malay candidate Sharon Teo Siew Hui in Johor's Permas seat, dismissing concerns that prompted Pasir Gudang division to boycott the decision.
Hong Kong's independent inquiry into the Wang Fuk Court fire has declined to seek statutory powers, prompting concerns from survivors about potential gaps in the investigation's ability to compel evidence and testimony.
Labuan has officially opened its upgraded Public Recreation Park at Tanjung Purun following a RM495,382 investment, transforming a neglected downtown area into a modern leisure facility with jogging tracks and fitness equipment.
Fifteen MCA candidates contesting the Johor state election under Barisan Nasional have committed to spearheading the state's next phase of economic growth and development initiatives.
Malaysia is expanding its legal reach to prosecute child sexual offences committed overseas. The amended Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 will apply to cases involving Malaysian citizens, permanent residents, or child victims with ties to the country.
A High Court has overturned an earlier acquittal in a royal insult case and remitted the matter to the sessions court for retrial after accepting the prosecution's appeal.
Police have confiscated 653.6 kilogrammes of cannabis buds at KLIA this year, resulting in 38 arrests as authorities intensify efforts against international drug trafficking networks operating through Malaysia's busiest air hub.
A Kuala Lumpur man faces arrest after five years of alleged sexual abuse against his teenage daughter came to light when she became pregnant. The case highlights critical gaps in child protection awareness.
Bersatu's information chief has clarified that the party did not block Pejuang's admission into Perikatan Nasional, stating instead that reservations were directed solely at Parti Wawasan Negara over concerns about coalition cohesion.
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