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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will explain the Retirement Fund's RM200 million investment loss in Indonesian aquaculture company eFishery during parliamentary proceedings tomorrow, despite KWAP's independent status.
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 Retirement Fund Incorporated faces scrutiny over significant losses in Indonesian start-up eFishery. Conflicting loss figures and governance lapses demand transparent investigation and parliamentary accountability from the Finance Ministry.
Pakatan Harapan is leveraging Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun's reputation for clean governance and stable leadership as it seeks to retain control of Negeri Sembilan in state elections scheduled for August 1.
MCA Youth has called on Transport Minister Anthony Loke to provide public accountability regarding an alleged RM178mil Vehicle Entry Permit contract award to a company owned by Nasir Baki, brother of former MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Malaysia has recorded 8,014 online fraud charges by May 2026, far exceeding last year's total. Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid is pushing the Cyber Crime Bill 2026 through Parliament to modernise the country's legal defences.
The campaign for Negeri Sembilan's 36 state seats officially begins tomorrow with nomination day, launching a 14-day contest. Polling is scheduled for August 1, with nearly 890,000 eligible voters set to participate.
Malaysia faces a political realignment in Melaka as the DAP withdraws from state administration over constitutional amendments, while the government addresses refugee populations and considers abolishing PTPTN student loans.
Indonesia's anti-corruption drive faces scrutiny following the investigation into former deputy attorney general Febrie Adriansyah, raising questions about whether law-enforcement agencies can impartially police themselves.
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.
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.
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.
