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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly criticised Norway for cancelling a RM1 billion naval missile deal, accusing the Nordic nation of applying international norms inconsistently and selectively.
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 Communications Minister has cautioned Johor voters about a coordinated digital campaign involving fraudulent social media accounts impersonating election candidates to distribute false information.
Malaysian banks are now requiring companies to submit environmental, social and governance reports when applying for loans, fundamentally shifting how businesses access capital and compete globally.
Malaysia's Education Ministry is reinforcing school safety through expanded CCTV coverage, additional hostel wardens, and a dedicated inter-agency committee. New guidelines aligned with the Anti-Bullying Act 2026 will guide institutional responses to student protection concerns.
The Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has implemented stricter Overseas Citizen of India card requirements, mandating passport detail updates within 90 days or facing fees, and limiting spouse category validity to five years initially.
Authorities in Petaling Jaya have arrested a married couple following a three-vehicle collision on the Federal Highway that gained widespread attention online. The incident allegedly involved a driver leaving the scene.
The Korean drama 'Teach You A Lesson' has struck a nerve across Southeast Asia by depicting systemic failures in schools—from bullying to organised crime—prompting educators including Malaysians to reckon with uncomfortable parallels to their own institutions.
The Malaysia Competition Commission will gain enhanced enforcement powers under the Competition Amendment Bill 2026, including whistleblower rewards and settlement mechanisms allowing up to 40% penalty reductions for companies that admit liability early.
Three female elephants from Malaysia are flourishing at Tennoji Zoo in Japan, with recent reports confirming significant weight gains and robust health under a 25-year international cooperation agreement.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has offered RTM's broadcast platform for a potential live dialogue between Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and Pakatan Harapan candidate Dr Maszlee Malik for the Puteri Wangsa seat, ahead of the July 11 state election.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is expanding its technological capabilities by deploying artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics tools to detect and prevent increasingly sophisticated corruption schemes.
