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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has signalled Malaysia's shift toward a technology-driven economy anchored in semiconductors, innovation, and artificial intelligence capabilities.
A China-led research team has engineered a revolutionary brain implant electrode array that matches the softness of neural tissue while remaining thinner than a human hair, overcoming a persistent obstacle in neurotechnology.
The Dewan Rakyat Speaker has been formally notified of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's reappointment as opposition leader, with the Perikatan Nasional chief whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan submitting the required documentation.
The Malaysian Media Council will deploy a new fact-checking mechanism during the Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, testing its effectiveness in combating misinformation and preserving voter confidence during the campaign period.
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is reportedly preparing a comeback at age 46 by signing with Ravenna, an Italian third-division club. The move marks a return to professional football for the two-time World Footballer of the Year, though playing details remain uncertain.
Nearly 13,500 employers in Johor participated in HRD Corp's training ecosystem last year, collectively investing RM208.21 million in employee development. The scheme directly benefited almost 480,000 workers and reinforced the state's competitiveness amid growing regional economic integration.
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency following prolonged anti-government protests and road blockades that have disrupted supplies and economic activity across the country.
American billionaire investor John Paulson has completed his divorce proceedings and plans to marry fiancée Alina de Almeida in a three-day celebration at Monaco's prestigious Villa La Vigie in June 2027.
Malaysia's biennial agriculture and agrotourism show will welcome international exhibitors for the first time in 2026, with confirmed participation from seven countries and additional nations expected to join.
Police have arrested a woman in her 20s after her account of a kidnapping raised serious doubts with investigators. The Bukit Aman CID chief disclosed the arrest during questioning.
Bernama and Timor-Leste's news agency TATOLI have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen media collaboration across the ASEAN region, including news exchange and professional journalism training programmes.
Tan Sri Annuar Musa has disclosed failed attempts to heal rifts between PAS and Bersatu factions within Perikatan Nasional, signalling deepening tensions threatening the coalition's stability.
Malaysia has appointed National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) Advisory Panel chairmen for Kedah and Perlis, reinforcing the government's digital empowerment strategy across northern states.
Pakatan Harapan has signalled it will not be coerced into announcing its menteri besar candidate for the upcoming 16th Johor election, maintaining strategic flexibility ahead of the state polls.
Police seized 402 vape devices laced with synthetic drugs including MDMA and methamphetamine through April 2024, providing Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad with compelling evidence to support a potential nationwide ban on vaping.
Johor's regent has pushed back against the prime minister's recent remarks about financial leakages in the state, instead attributing revenue shortfalls to federal retention of funds that rightfully belong to Johor.
A Universiti Malaya academic cautions that prolonged debate over 3R matters risks draining Malay voter engagement, with parties ultimately judged on tangible results addressing economic concerns.
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