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Kedah PKR has launched a scathing attack on Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, accusing him of directing insulting remarks at Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim over the contentious issue of gambling premises licensing in the state.
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.
Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has expressed his deepest condolences following the passing of Tengku Puteri Seri Kemala Tengku Datuk Seri Aishah, elder sister of Sultan Abdullah.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated a formal inquiry into potential misconduct surrounding an RM80 million palm replanting scheme at Felda Palong 7 in Negeri Sembilan's Wilayah Raja Alias.
The World Health Organisation has formally ended Uganda's Ebola outbreak declaration after the nation recorded 42 consecutive days without confirming new infections, marking a significant public health achievement for the East African country.
Singapore police arrested two Malaysian mobile phone shop employees for exploiting customer Singpass credentials to create bogus LiquidPay e-wallet accounts. The scheme compromised over 170 accounts and received at least S$110,063 in scam proceeds.
Sarawak's disaster management authority has recommended postponing outdoor activities and large gatherings due to deteriorating air quality from haze, with 11 locations recording unhealthy air pollution levels across the state.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall is installing 200 sensors on trees across the capital to monitor their health in real-time and prevent accidents, marking the next phase of its urban forest management strategy.
Malaysia has successfully removed 99,693 pieces of scam-related content from social media platforms as of mid-July, surpassing the entire 2025 removal count. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching attributed the improvement to higher removal requests.
Selangor's Islamic religious authority is implementing stricter teacher screening protocols, including police clearance requirements, alongside new guidelines restricting student-teacher interactions in religious schools.
Authorities in Terengganu have dismantled an illegal gold mining operation earning up to RM13,000 daily, arresting 15 suspects in a coordinated raid at Bukit Kor in Marang.
Latvia has activated its highest-level weather alert as a powerful cyclone approaches, threatening central regions including the capital Riga with severe flooding, power cuts and transport chaos over the weekend.
