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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged PKR to maintain its identity as a mass movement centred on integrity and social justice rather than treating politics as merely a vehicle for winning elections.
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.
Bank Negara Malaysia has reaffirmed its 2026 GDP growth forecast of 5.0 per cent, maintaining confidence in the economy despite global headwinds. The central bank governor noted Malaysia's recent outperformance and resilient domestic consumption.
PKR's youth wing chief has called for the party to develop a more compelling political message and strengthen its grassroots organization to restore public confidence ahead of the next general election.
Malaysia's new School Pupil Protection Policy establishes clear guidelines for reporting child safety concerns, with Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek emphasizing it does not place sole burden on teachers but creates a coordinated ecosystem involving multiple stakeholders.
Malaysia's rail operator KTMB is deploying 124 extra train services offering 38,944 seats across its ETS and EMU Plus networks during the National Day holiday and school break period to manage anticipated travel surge.
A Singapore Airlines flight heading to New York was forced to turn back to Changi Airport on August 13 after encountering a technical issue shortly after takeoff, affecting 133 passengers and 17 crew members.
An Ipoh enforcement officer faces a three-day remand on suspicion of accepting RM190,000 in bribes from a cooking oil packaging firm seeking expedited processing of its subsidised cooking oil quota application.
Pahang's Sultan has instructed all local authorities to systematically inspect aging and large trees throughout the state to prevent accidents, following recent deaths and injuries from falling trees.
China is intensifying scientific collaboration with Iran to explore and process rare earths, funding joint research workshops as Washington races to secure alternative supply chains for critical minerals.
A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 months in jail for setting his childhood friend on fire in 2019 and later assaulting his girlfriend while on bail. He had evaded authorities for five years before his arrest in Thailand.
Malaysia's Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council has rolled out customised support for a widow raising five children following her husband's recent death, including monthly allowances, rental assistance and school fees.
