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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed government agencies to implement immediate safeguards protecting Malaysia's food supply from an intensifying El Niño phenomenon expected to disrupt agricultural output across the region.
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.
Atlanta police are deploying heightened security for the Argentina-England World Cup semi-final, implementing measures including separate entrances for rival supporters due to decades-long geopolitical tensions.
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, establishing formal recognition and professional standards for social workers. UNICEF hails the legislation as a crucial step toward strengthening child protection and family support services.
Authorities have remanded eight students in custody following a violent confrontation that erupted amid allegations concerning the distribution of AI-altered sexually explicit material among peers.
Perak's Menteri Besar Scholarship is helping students and families manage education costs while strengthening academic performance. The state achieved its best SPM results in 13 years, with improved equity between urban and rural students.
Malaysia's meteorological authority has warned of severe thunderstorms, torrential rain and gusty winds across nine states throughout the peninsula and East Malaysia, with conditions expected to persist until early evening.
A woman and two brothers have been charged in Batu Pahat with trafficking MDMA-laced vape liquid and possessing ketamine, facing potentially capital charges under Malaysian drug laws.
Klang police have arrested a 46-year-old man for allegedly threatening to shoot an assistant environmental health officer from the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency. The arrest marks the latest incident in escalating tensions involving frontier enforcement officials.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has publicly condemned individuals within Negri Sembilan for what he characterises as treacherous conduct, accusing them of attempting to destabilise the state administration led by caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
PKR Wanita has called for immediate reforms to the PTPTN system, including removal of the 15% debt collection agency fee and direct loan restructuring options for struggling borrowers facing financial hardship.
Kelantan's new TeknoVocasX Academy campus launching in October targets brain drain by offering industry-relevant vocational training, allowances, and guaranteed employment pathways for up to 1,000 students.
