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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration has earned recognition for its economic performance, investment attraction, and currency strengthening, according to his political secretary, as the government prepares for the next general election.
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.
The Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) Bill 2026, designed to modernise the institution's governance framework and curtail executive authority, will be presented to Parliament in November following Cabinet approval.
The brother-in-law of a victim killed in an Immigration Department lorry crash at Maju Junction is calling for a full and transparent investigation, amid allegations the vehicle ran a red light at the intersection.
Malaysia's Majlis Amanah Rakyat has restarted its medical education initiative at Al-Azhar University in Egypt, enrolling 78 students this year at RM350,000 per student—substantially below local training costs.
Malaysia's High Court heard arguments that prime ministers lack legal authority to direct government project awards to particular companies, potentially strengthening procurement safeguards.
An Australian woman serving a life sentence for poisoning three relatives with death cap mushrooms in a Beef Wellington meal has launched an appeal, claiming she did not receive a fair trial. Prosecutors are also appealing for a longer sentence.
Malaysia's government is studying a hybrid taxation model combining elements of GST and SST, with Finance Minister II tasked to produce a comprehensive report for Cabinet consideration without a fixed deadline.
Authorities in Shah Alam are investigating a bullying case at a secondary school after a 15-year-old student was targeted. A 17-year-old suspect was detained and subsequently released on bail pending further inquiries.
Malaysia's anti-corruption authority has terminated its investigation into Xavier, determining that available evidence does not meet the threshold for criminal prosecution following a comprehensive legal assessment.
Police have arrested 108 suspects in a sweeping operation targeting migrant-smuggling networks centred on Manjung, Perak, including five Indonesian nationals operating as boat personnel. Officers also recovered substantial quantities of illegal drugs.
An investment company director previously charged with criminal breach of trust has appeared in Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur facing 10 fresh charges linked to RM13.4 million in proceeds from unlawful activities.
