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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared an end to Malaysia's entrenched system of political patronage and crony capitalism, signalling the Madani Government's determination to establish transparent governance and root out institutional corruption.
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.
South Korea is deploying its fourth domestically-developed Earth observation satellite, which will monitor the Korean Peninsula every three days and support disaster management and climate research across the region.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will raise the issue of collapsing durian prices with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a visit to Beijing next month, seeking to boost exports amid a domestic supply glut.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has signalled that Barisan Nasional will not necessarily reciprocate PAS support offered to BN candidates contesting the Johor state election, emphasising the party's independence in future political arrangements.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to raising Malaysia's durian export challenges with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a visit next month, seeking expanded market access to stabilise prices impacting local growers.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared an end to corruption and crony politics, vowing that no official will be shielded from prosecution during his tenure, as the MADANI government pursues systemic administrative reform.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed the formation of opposition alliances to his government's tough anti-corruption measures, speaking at a Pakatan Harapan campaign event in Batu Pahat, Johor.
South African authorities have begun relocating hundreds of Zimbabwean migrants from a Cape Town temporary processing centre to Musina in Limpopo Province, following weeks of anti-immigrant demonstrations that prompted thousands to seek assisted repatriation.
France has discharged its first confirmed Ebola patient, a humanitarian doctor who contracted the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The case marks a significant development amid an ongoing outbreak affecting Central Africa.
A Kelantan Syariah court has delayed the trial of 14 men facing charges related to dressing as women during an incident at a Kota Baru apartment last year, with proceedings rescheduled for a later date.
Afghanistan's vital car parts trade has ground to a standstill following Pakistan border closures and Middle East shipping disruptions, devastating businesses and workers across Kandahar province.
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