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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that Malaysia will immediately deport any Israeli nationals discovered within its borders, reaffirming the country's longstanding policy of not recognising Israel.
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.
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.
Thailand has indefinitely suspended planned peace talks with southern insurgents originally scheduled for September in Malaysia, citing a deadly attack in Narathiwat that claimed five ranger lives as justification for reassessing the dialogue process.
Pakatan Harapan's communications director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged Negeri Sembilan voters to prioritize governance and integrity when choosing leaders in the upcoming state election, citing lessons from the Lembaga Tabung Haji scandal.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered a pointed rebuke to China during his state of the nation address, reaffirming Manila's commitment to a 2016 arbitration ruling that rejected Beijing's expansive South China Sea claims. He also signalled imminent corruption charges against a political ally.
A senior US House Democrat has initiated an investigation into FIFA, alleging the global soccer body engaged in a quid pro quo arrangement with the Trump administration to obtain favourable treatment and dismissal of corruption cases.
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