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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has lauded the PM's Cup Debate Competition as essential for developing young Malaysians who are confident speakers, critical thinkers, and respectful of diverse perspectives.
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.
As ASEAN pursues digital transformation, industry and telecommunications leaders caution that expanding network coverage alone is insufficient. Building public trust in AI systems and ensuring equitable access to computing resources are essential to prevent a new technological inequality.
Malaysian police have confirmed the identities of all five crew members who died in an Air Doctor Service helicopter crash in Sarawak on September 8. The victims included the pilot, a medical officer, and three healthcare workers. Formal identification is underway at Miri Hospital.
UMNO's deputy president has reiterated the party's readiness to collaborate with other political forces on matters affecting the Malay-Muslim community, provided such partnerships are built on transparency and centred on UMNO's leadership.
Malaysia's Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution has emphasized that governments must accelerate cross-border enforcement cooperation to match the speed and sophistication of criminal networks. Speaking at a global security forum in China, he highlighted regional successes and Malaysia's leadership on transnational crime initiatives.
A fire erupted in the ceiling space of Jengka Hospital's paediatric and women's wards in Kuantan on September 9, affecting 17 individuals who all escaped safely with no injuries reported.
UMNO deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has urged the party to adopt inclusive politics that respects all communities, warning that assuming voters are exclusively Malay risks coalition-building efforts and electoral success.
The Philippine Supreme Court has reversed seven graft convictions against Imelda Marcos, the 97-year-old mother of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., finding that prosecution evidence lacked probative weight and failed to meet legal standards.
A former chief executive officer of a Felda subsidiary has been held for an additional four days as authorities investigate allegations of corruption. The extension signals intensifying scrutiny of governance practices within federal land development bodies.
PKR has dismissed Umno politician Asyraf's claims that Pakatan Harapan questioned the Agong's pardon powers, arguing that scrutinising corruption allegations differs from challenging royal authority.
A South Korean court has convicted a woman in her 40s of stalking actor Hwang Jung-min, sentencing her to pay 6 million won (RM18,200) and complete 40 hours of stalking prevention education after she disputed claims of unwanted contact.
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