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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly called on the United States and Iran to abandon further military escalation and resume diplomatic efforts, warning that regional tensions risk destabilising the broader Middle East.
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.
Malaysia's spending discipline faces scrutiny as the Rural and Regional Development Ministry consistently exceeds its annual budget allocations, prompting warnings from government officials about threats to national financial stability.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has confirmed that several individuals will face charges stemming from the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry, with allegations centring on abuse of authority and improper handling of investment funds.
Tiger Woods, the 15-times major champion, has agreed to a plea deal in his impaired-driving case that strips him of his driver's license for five years but allows him to avoid incarceration. The golfer entered a no-contest plea at Martin County Courthouse in Florida.
The Trump administration has intervened in OpenAI's legal battle with the New York Times, arguing that AI training constitutes fair use of copyrighted material. The move signals strong US backing for tech companies facing copyright claims from publishers and authors.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces US criminal charges, with his defence team expected to argue that international law violations should dismiss the indictment—a tactic that has consistently failed in American courts for over a century.
Jakarta police are investigating suspected masterminds, financiers and organisers of the August 27 unrest outside Parliament that killed one man. Authorities have named 47 suspects and detained three over destruction of surveillance cameras.
A Virginia judge has rejected US government efforts to force Google to divest its AdX advertising exchange, handing the tech giant another legal victory in a series of failed antitrust actions against Big Tech companies.
Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has unveiled the Yayasan Pahang Commercial Centre in Tanjung Lumpur, projecting RM4.8 million in annual rental income whilst eight memoranda of understanding were signed with partner companies.
Senai-Desaru Expressway Berhad has confirmed the Sungai Johor Bridge is safe for use after a vessel drifted close to the structure. The operator conducted immediate inspections and found no structural concerns.
Tiger Woods, golf's 15-time major champion, has accepted a five-year driving license suspension after pleading guilty in his impaired-driving case stemming from a March rollover crash in Florida.
