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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's political secretary, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, has been appointed as the new chairman of Pakatan Harapan in Pahang, signalling a strategic consolidation of party leadership in the eastern state.
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.
A Swiss job portal study tracking 7.3 million advertisements finds entry-level positions down 32% since 2023, while senior AI roles surge 26%, widening the skills divide and triggering anxiety among younger workers.
Police in Ipoh have arrested three suspects including a 17-year-old as part of a major drug trafficking operation. The bust, conducted in Pengkalan Tiara, resulted in the seizure of ketamine and Erimin 5 pills valued at RM120,050.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has completed his testimony in multiple corruption trials, marking a significant juncture in cases that have consumed his political attention for years alongside regional security pressures.
Malaysia's proposed AI Governance Bill will establish clear accountability mechanisms for individuals and organisations using artificial intelligence, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced in Parliament today.
Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has backed the party's decision to nominate Sharon Teo Siew Hui, a non-Malay candidate, for the Permas seat in the upcoming Johor election, dismissing internal resistance from the Pasir Gudang division.
Hong Kong's independent inquiry into the Wang Fuk Court fire has declined to seek statutory powers, prompting concerns from survivors about the investigation's ability to compel evidence and ensure accountability in the disaster probe.
Labuan has inaugurated its upgraded Public Recreation Park at Tanjung Purun following a RM495,382 renovation, transforming a previously underutilised downtown space into a modern facility featuring a jogging track and outdoor fitness equipment.
The Malaysian Chinese Association has fielded 15 candidates under the Barisan Nasional coalition for Johor's state election, committing to accelerate the state's economic development and prosperity.
Malaysia's High Court has overturned the acquittal of Chegubard in a royal insult case, allowing the prosecution's appeal and sending the matter back to the sessions court for fresh proceedings.
Police have confiscated 653.6 kilogrammes of cannabis buds at Kuala Lumpur International Airport this year, resulting in 38 arrests. The crackdown reflects heightened enforcement targeting drug trafficking through Malaysia's busiest aviation hub.
Bersatu's information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz has denied the party is obstructing Pejuang's entry into PN, stating opposition was limited to Parti Wawasan Negara over coalition stability fears.
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