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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim joined other Pakatan Harapan leaders in a final social media appeal to voters as campaigning wrapped up ahead of Negeri Sembilan's state election, with over 859,000 registered voters set to cast ballots across 36 constituencies.
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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.
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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.
Barisan Nasional has formally submitted three names for the Menteri Besar position in Negeri Sembilan to Tuanku Muhriz, with the palace having absolute discretion in the final selection.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested five more Immigration Department officers in an expanding investigation into the alleged hacking of the MyIMMs system and fraudulent issuance of temporary employment work permits.
Barisan Nasional has recaptured control of Negeri Sembilan with a commanding two-thirds majority, winning 18 state seats in coalition with Perikatan Nasional's seven seats. The partnership marks a dramatic reversal after eight years of Pakatan Harapan governance.
Pakatan Harapan's defeat in Negri Sembilan marks its most significant electoral shock since 2018, with DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke losing his seat and deeper questions emerging about PKR's viability across multiple states.
Penang police arrested eight foreign nationals operating an online travel fraud ring from a luxury condominium in Tanjung Bungah, targeting victims in China and Taiwan with fake Japan holiday packages.
Pakatan Harapan is intensifying its campaign for Saturday's Negeri Sembilan state election, planning a continuous 24-hour TikTok livestream featuring all coalition candidates and influencers to engage younger voters.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has secured remand orders for 12 individuals suspected of orchestrating a sophisticated hacking operation targeting the country's immigration database. The scheme allegedly involved illegal processing of Temporary Employment Visit Passes.
The Royal Malaysia Police has applied for an Interpol Red Notice to locate activist Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak, who remains overseas and faces charges related to alleged desecration of a Hindu religious symbol in Langkawi.
Negeri Sembilan's upcoming state election sees a significant generational shift, with Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional, and other coalitions fielding substantial numbers of fresh candidates alongside veteran politicians, offering voters meaningful alternatives in the 36-seat contest.
Thailand has suspended peace talks with southern insurgents originally scheduled for September in Malaysia after an attack in Narathiwat killed five rangers. Authorities say the violence undermines dialogue efforts.
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