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A national defence university analyst has commended Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's handling of the Gaza conflict, noting it balances legal accountability, humanitarian action and multilateral diplomacy while advancing Palestinian statehood.
Jalex Lee En Xiang is the Pakatan Harapan (PKR) candidate for the Pemanis 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.
Chu Poh Yee is the Pakatan Harapan (DAP) candidate for the Mengkibol 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.
Ahmad Daniel Sharudin is the Pakatan Harapan (Amanah) candidate for the Panti 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.
From the dissolution of the state assembly to polling day, here is the complete official timeline of the 16th Johor State Election and what happens at each stage.
Live coverage of the Johor Lama 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 Kemelah seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
Malaysia's Deputy Home Minister has reaffirmed that the police force conducts investigations into high-profile cases with complete impartiality, insisting that no individual receives preferential treatment based on their political status or former government position.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has appealed to security personnel voting early in Johor's 16th state election to exercise their franchise with complete integrity, emphasizing the importance of choosing wisely for long-term progress.
Singapore police have charged a 40-year-old man with making false bomb threats against Parliament House and a government agency building on July 3 and 7, with potential penalties of up to seven years imprisonment.
A 28-year-old Singaporean trainee doctor has pleaded guilty to filming more than 500 colleagues in toilets and showers across three major Melbourne hospitals between 2021 and 2025, with authorities uncovering over 10,000 intimate images and videos.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has congratulated Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi on assuming the position of Johor Menteri Besar, expressing confidence in his leadership following Barisan Nasional's commanding two-thirds majority win in state elections.
Barisan Nasional will adapt its political strategy and candidate selection for the Negeri Sembilan state election to reflect the state's distinct demographic composition and voter behaviour, BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced.
South Korea's ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to two years in prison for accepting free political polling valued at 27.92 million won during his presidential campaign, in a landmark ruling on campaign finance violations.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is proposing legislative amendments to establish a court-ordered compensation system for road accident victims and their families, particularly in cases involving death or serious injury caused by dangerous driving.
Police raids in Jakarta have exposed tensions between Indonesia's security agencies, with military deploying to protect a senior prosecutor under investigation for allegedly concealing millions in assets.
Indonesia has deported 92 Chinese nationals accused of operating a sophisticated scam network, banning them from re-entry for life. The action reflects intensifying efforts to combat transnational cyber crime operations that are increasingly targeting the region.
