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PAS has criticised Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for not emphasising peaceful dialogue and restraint regarding Taiwan-China tensions, arguing he should have taken a more diplomatically-focused position.
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.
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.
Selangor is developing rail transport as a high-value industry, leveraging the fact that 63-67% of rail operations are based in the state. Mentri Besar Amirudin Shari announced new training initiatives and a rebranded academy to build local expertise.
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has bestowed Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with the nation's highest family order award, Darjah Kerabat Laila Utama, strengthening bilateral relations between the neighbouring nations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has been conferred the Darjah Kerabat Laila Utama Yang Amat Dihormati (D.K.), a high royal honour, by Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, marking recognition of bilateral relations.
The US Supreme Court has temporarily lifted a lower court ban on construction of President Donald Trump's planned ballroom at the White House, allowing work to proceed while the justices consider the case's merits.
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