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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared an end to cronyism and corrupt practices, pledging that his government will protect no one engaged in corruption regardless of their background or connections.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for Student Representative Councils at Malaysian universities to undertake specialised leadership and political courses, with the government offering to fund such initiatives.
Johor's state election campaign enters its closing chapter as 172 candidates vying for 56 seats intensify last-minute efforts. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and other national leaders are campaigning across the state ahead of Saturday's polling day.
Thai authorities have arrested a hospital records officer and district official in a sophisticated scheme that allegedly used fake Thai fathers to obtain citizenship for children of Chinese nationals, with over 160 suspected cases uncovered.
Malaysia's political landscape faces multiple pressures as Johor state polls approach, with ongoing 1MDB legal battles, government integrity questions, and inter-party tensions dominating headlines.
The Kuala Lumpur Royal Malaysian Customs Department has dismantled two major smuggling syndicates, recovering RM2.57 million in uncustomed goods including counterfeit whisky and duty-unpaid chewing tobacco during special enforcement operations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained three suspects, including two company directors from the rice and padi sector, for allegedly submitting fraudulent paperwork to obtain approximately RM20 million in trade working capital financing.
Singapore police arrested 17 people across simultaneous raids targeting illegal gambling operations, recovering more than S$720,000 in cash and electronic devices. Five face court charges with potential sentences up to seven years imprisonment.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry expects an investigation report into a fatal grenade explosion at Hobart Camp in Gurun by mid-July. The June 16 incident killed two military personnel during training. A second accident at the same camp has prompted a broader safety review.
A Pakatan Harapan representative has lodged a police report against Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, alleging misconduct involving TVET students during the state election campaign.
Malaysia's communications regulator has removed over 11,600 pieces of deepfake content following a dramatic surge in AI misuse complaints. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching revealed the figures represent an eightfold increase since 2024.
