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Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has reiterated that his recent comments criticising gambling were aimed at those promoting the industry rather than targeting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, clarifying potential political tensions.
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 ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre has cautioned that extended dry periods could intensify smoke haze affecting Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, with several areas already recording unhealthy air quality readings.
Dr Ong Kian Ming, the former Bangi member of parliament, has departed the Democratic Action Party to lend his support to Khairy Jamaluddin's political endeavours in the lead-up to the next general election.
Kedah's chief minister has doubled down on contentious remarks about gambling, insisting his comments reflect reality despite accusations he was directing criticism toward the Prime Minister.
China's three largest state carriers collectively lost 8.2 billion yuan in the first half of 2026, marking their seventh straight year of losses. Surging fuel costs, disrupted international routes, and an unusually severe typhoon season have devastated profitability despite strong revenue growth.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled the AI for the People programme, offering 100,000 young Malaysians aged 18-30 free three-month access to premium AI applications, addressing skills gaps in the digital economy.
Authorities in North Sumatra's Karo regency have shuttered Lau Kawar Lake and nearby camping grounds as Mount Sinabung enters a more active phase. The volcano's alert status has been raised from normal to advisory level.
Malaysian workers are adopting AI tools faster than employers can establish governance frameworks, creating risks around data protection, compliance and productivity that require urgent policy intervention.
Meta has agreed to pay up to US$18 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 American states over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to addict young users and harvested their data illegally.
Two school shootings in eight weeks have exposed how the Philippines faces a convergence of cultural, digital and psychological vulnerabilities that online extremist networks are systematically exploiting to recruit isolated adolescents.
Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has questioned why authorities have not addressed allegations involving a firearm in the alleged assault of a Vietnamese woman at a Kuala Lumpur nightclub, despite charges being filed against a businessman.
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