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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has formally requested Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's assistance in recovering RM2.5 billion that Malaysian state-owned Felda lost through its investment in PT Eagle High Plantations, signalling high-level diplomatic engagement on the corporate dispute.
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.
A High Court has acquitted an instructor at a government training institute of sexual assault charges, delivering a scathing critique of the police investigation that the judge said failed to meet basic investigative protocols and standards.
Penang wushu athlete Wee Din Jun, 21, captured gold in the men's nandao nangun event at SUKMA 2026 despite a hip injury sustained weeks earlier, redeeming himself after a medal-less performance at the previous Games.
Sarawak's Wee Yee Qi, 17, captured two gold medals at the SUKMA 2026 archery championships in her debut, winning mixed team and women's team events after switching to compound archery.
The GOF's Northern Brigade has pledged complete cooperation with Penang police as investigators examine allegations that 10 of its personnel extorted money through intimidation related to electronic waste operations.
Malaysia's football governing body has greenlit an expansion of domestic player quotas for next season, allowing clubs to register up to 23 local players alongside 15 foreigners, effective from 2026/27.
Selangor's Cadence Teh Zi Qi claimed two gold medals at SUKMA 2026, successfully retaining her women's individual all-around championship while anchoring her state's team victory in artistic gymnastics at UKM.
Sowcar Janaki, one of South Indian cinema's most prolific and respected actresses with a career spanning over seven decades and nearly 400 films, has died at 94 following a brief hospitalisation in Chennai.
Indonesian authorities have arrested 10 Myanmar nationals following the seizure of 2.6 metric tonnes of liquid methamphetamine from a Tanzanian-flagged ship, marking a significant drug enforcement operation in the region.
Fifty Cambodian civil society organisations have demanded the release of former monk and citizen journalist Chea Vuthy, convicted of incitement for remarks made in a private Messenger group. His case raises alarm over press freedom in the region.
The FBM KLCI remained virtually unchanged at midday, edging up just 0.58 points to 1,737.29 as cautious investors awaited Middle East developments and a wave of quarterly earnings reports.
