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Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to announce the coalition's candidates for the Johor state election, with the unveiling scheduled for Bukit Gambir tomorrow.
PKR vice-president Zaliha Mustafa has questioned the logic behind a request from Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi for Pakatan Harapan to publicly name its chief ministerial candidate, citing uncertainty over appointment protocols.
Amir Fiqri, known as Amir Jack and a key aide to Muar MP Syed Saddiq, will represent Muda in the Maharani constituency during the Johor state election as part of the party's slate of four candidates.
Foreign ministers from Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have jointly welcomed a memorandum signed between the United States and Iran, describing it as a constructive move toward reducing tensions and resolving regional conflicts.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled encouraging momentum in ongoing negotiations between Petronas and the Sarawak state oil firm Petros, marking a potential breakthrough in the protracted discussions over petroleum arrangements.
Malaysian police have arrested 349 individuals across Selangor in a four-day enforcement drive, including five suspects wanted under security legislation. The integrated operation targeted organised crime networks and individuals with outstanding warrants.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed confidence in Sarawak's ability to manage Bintulu Port after its handover from federal to state authority, highlighting the state's expertise and the port's strategic importance to regional LNG operations.
Malaysia's inflation pressures appear contained in the coming months, though economists warn structural vulnerabilities to global commodity price swings and ringgit fluctuations pose medium-term risks.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has arrived in Malaysia for an official state visit intended to reinforce ties between the two nations and explore fresh avenues for cooperation across multiple sectors.
Malaysia will reduce subsidised diesel to RM2.10 per litre from July 2026, extending uniform pricing nationwide. The move brings immediate relief to businesses dependent on fuel costs, with MyKad verification ensuring subsidy reaches eligible Malaysians.
The Malaysian government has rolled out expanded MITRA initiatives across 80 parliamentary constituencies, channelling RM65.5 million to benefit over 50,000 Indian community members through education, entrepreneurship, and welfare programmes.
Rim state constituency is harnessing community tourism and local industries to boost its rural economy. The assemblyman has outlined initiatives across housing, education and economic development, with programmes like the Jamboree Mountain Bike Challenge attracting over 1,000 participants.
Two teenage cousins reported missing Thursday night were discovered safe in Machang yesterday evening, prompting police to make five arrests in connection with the case.
A Hong Kong man has offered an extraordinary defence in his girlfriend's death case, claiming he accidentally beat her fatally while attempting to help her lose weight by preventing sleep. Prosecutors reject his account entirely.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has commended Moto3 rider Hakim Danish Ramli following his victory at the Czech Grand Prix in Brno, marking Malaysia's first Moto3 win in a decade.
Senior US officials including Vice President JD Vance held talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at a Swiss resort on Sunday, with discussions focused on regional stability as broader Iran-US negotiations proceed.
Malaysia's Deputy National Unity Minister R. Yuneswaran has urged greater investment in mother-tongue education as a means to address recurring 3R (race, religion, royalty) controversies that fuel social division, particularly online.
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