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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reassured that the Unity Government remains stable and robust at the federal level, with seamless cabinet cooperation underpinning economic growth and maintaining investor confidence.
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.
Fertiliser producer Cropmate Bhd has had all its bank accounts unfrozen by Malaysia's anti-corruption agency following an anti-money laundering investigation, with no arrests or forfeiture proceedings filed.
Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim has urged police to conduct a thorough investigation into a human trafficking syndicate discovered in Berapit, ensuring all perpetrators face justice swiftly.
Barisan Nasional's chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged the coalition to channel momentum from its dominant Johor victory into the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, stressing the importance of internal cohesion and ground-level campaign work.
Malaysia is targeting healthcare facility upgrades or establishment in all 628 Orang Asli villages by 2035, with a new strategic plan focusing on disease prevention and specialist care in remote communities.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi visited former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob at the National Heart Institute, offering prayers for his recovery following a recent pacemaker procedure.
Singapore's highest court has dismissed an appeal by alleged cybercriminal Wang Yunhe challenging police seizure of his belongings, finding his legal approach fundamentally flawed and out of time.
Malaysia's High Court has upheld a blogger's acquittal on charges of posting offensive YouTube videos criticising former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and UMNO, as well as refusing to provide his account password to police.
Thai authorities arrested 13 foreign nationals during raids in Hua Hin as part of an expanding campaign against illegal property ownership schemes. The operation targeted companies suspected of using Thai nominees to conceal foreign ownership of high-value villas and land.
With less than two weeks until the August 1 Negeri Sembilan state election, candidates from all major coalitions have launched aggressive grassroots campaigns, scheduling up to nine daily events to maximise voter contact.
South Korea's acting police chief has announced comprehensive reforms following allegations that officers mishandled a murder investigation and leaked details to a suspect's father, a serving officer.
