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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has convened the 149th Meeting of Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers at Parliament to prioritise economic strengthening as global uncertainties persist.
Malaysia has documented 1,059 hiking accidents resulting in 63 deaths between 2021 and 2025, prompting authorities to intensify safety protocols through certified mountain guides and a proposed national digital registration system.
Only around six per cent of Malaysia's workforce holds union membership, according to Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, who stressed the need for workers to understand union benefits beyond crisis management.
Malaysia's trade ministry insists that speculation about politics and the timing of the 16th general election are not the primary influences on foreign investors' choices, though political stability retains importance.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene has resigned, prompting the formation of a new government. Social Democratic Party chairman Mindaugas Sinkevicius is expected to be nominated as her successor.
A former Israeli prime minister has disclosed that Israel conducted a covert operation smuggling Starlink internet receivers into Iran to support anti-government demonstrators, though alleging that Benjamin Netanyahu's current administration did not sustain the initiative.
Eight PKR members of parliament are pressing for genuine parliamentary vetting authority over public prosecutor appointments, arguing that merely commenting on selections falls short of effective institutional checks.
The Democratic Action Party has decided not to field several long-standing members in the forthcoming Johor state election, including prominent figures Chin Tong and Cai Tung, marking a significant recalibration of the party's approach.
Marketa Vondrousova's four-year ban for missing a doping test has prompted the tennis players' association to demand greater involvement in anti-doping rulemaking, raising concerns about athlete privacy and safety.
Police in Tenom, Sabah have begun investigating claims that a 10-year-old schoolgirl was bullied at her school hostel, marking fresh scrutiny into student safety within boarding facilities.
Perikatan Nasional has firmly denied a viral false claim that the opposition coalition plans to boycott the upcoming Johor state election, with deputy chairman P. Punithan dismissing the rumours as entirely fabricated.
Authorities have initiated separate investigations after reports emerged that two residents sustained injuries at an elderly care home located near Sungai Petani in Kedah. The police action follows formal complaints regarding alleged abuse.
Akie Abe, widow of slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, attended her husband's killer's trial seeking answers. She has rejected calls for the death penalty, instead advocating for rehabilitation and victim support work.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has chaired the 149th Meeting of Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers, steering discussions toward economic revival and climate preparedness as Malaysia navigates regional tensions and environmental threats.
Perikatan Nasional will contest the upcoming Johor state election under its own logo rather than the Barisan Nasional banner, according to PN election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, putting to rest speculation about an electoral alliance.
Perikatan Nasional's election director has confirmed that Wawasan's admission into the coalition was approved through a majority vote by the Supreme Council, despite objections raised by Bersatu members.
Perikatan Nasional is pushing to wrap up internal seat negotiations this week ahead of Johor's June 27 nomination day, with most non-overlapping constituencies already allocated among component parties.
