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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected claims of internal discord within his cabinet, dismissing suggestions of friction between himself and Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi as baseless speculation.
Maszlee Malik is the Pakatan Harapan (PKR) candidate for the Puteri Wangsa 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.
Mohd Najib Lep is the Pakatan Harapan (Amanah) candidate for the Bukit Pasir 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.
The Undi18 reform lowered Malaysia's voting age to 18 and introduced automatic voter registration. Here is what changed and when it took effect.
Live coverage of the Gambir 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 Tiram 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 Penawar seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
Colombia confronts a catastrophic dual emergency as rampant wildfires engulf 344 municipalities while disaster response teams struggle with ongoing earthquake recovery, straining resources across multiple departments.
PAS has warned that Malaysia's 16th general election could take place at any time, pointing to multiple destabilising factors including the approaching end of Melaka's state assembly term and deteriorating relations between ruling coalition partners Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional.
Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu stressed that the reform agenda must continue even after assuming governmental power, with consistent efforts to strengthen governance and combat corruption as the administration translates its electoral mandate into tangible action.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has condemned the RM12 billion in losses revealed by the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry, characterising the financial mismanagement as egregious fund siphoning that demands accountability.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has publicly dismissed speculation about tensions with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, asserting that their working relationship continues on solid ground at the national level.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned that the financial difficulties at Tabung Haji, the pilgrims' fund, represent a national concern affecting all Malaysians rather than a matter exclusive to the Muslim community.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced he will bring a proposal to repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act to Cabinet next week, signalling the government's determination to advance academic freedom reforms.
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake centred near Mbay town struck off Flores Island in eastern Indonesia on Saturday, leaving 20 dead and six injured. Authorities continue assessing damage as residents remain on high alert for aftershocks.
Malaysian zakat institutions are adopting artificial intelligence and biometric authentication technologies to strengthen defences against cyber fraud as digital payment channels expand across the country.
Increased federal funding to Sabah will drive development projects and benefit the state's people, according to USNO president Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia, as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a 35% funding rise.
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