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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to advancing Malaysia as a regional exemplar through an integrity-focused government, acknowledging ongoing challenges while emphasising honest service to citizens.
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 unsubsidised fuel prices are rising by 20 sen per litre from July 30 following geopolitical tensions that have pushed crude oil to six-week highs, though subsidised fuel remains unchanged.
A fatal traffic accident in Sibu has claimed two lives after a car skidded off Jalan Sungai Bidut and plunged into a roadside drain. Emergency responders recovered both victims from the submerged vehicle.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency will spearhead an ASEAN-wide training course on recovering criminal assets, leveraging lessons from the 1MDB scandal to help regional partners combat corruption and cross-border financial crime.
Malaysia's licensed hotel association is calling on the government to urgently regulate the short-term rental accommodation sector, arguing that unlicensed operators gain unfair competitive advantages while sidestepping safety, taxation and consumer protection requirements.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has indicated that the Cabinet is considering an expanded scope for the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry, potentially to examine whether past rehabilitation recommendations have been successfully executed.
A Royal Commission of Inquiry report reveals that Tabung Haji should have recorded a RM1.4 billion loss in 2017 under proper accounting standards, contradicting its reported RM3.4 billion profit and exposing years of financial mismanagement.
Malaysia's meteorological authority has warned of severe weather including thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across numerous districts in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak until 9 PM.
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation reaffirms commitment to the Malaysia Digital 2030 agenda, aiming to position the nation as a globally competitive AI leader while growing digital economy's GDP contribution from 25% to 30%.
Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development has published a comprehensive 211-page Royal Commission of Inquiry report examining Tabung Haji's management and operations across a six-year period, led by former Chief Justice Tun Md Raus Sharif.
Yang Dipertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir presided over the Kuala Pilah Bermunajat programme on July 29, joined by Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan and 500 worshippers at Masjid Jamek Yamtuan Raden.
