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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Commission will be established by end-2024, replacing the National TVET Council to strengthen Malaysia's skills ecosystem.
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government has channeled RM200 million since 2023 to maintain non-Muslim places of worship nationwide, with nearly 1,500 applications processed. Johor alone has received RM18.75 million benefiting 154 institutions.
Malaysian police have received 153 reports nationwide following remarks by UMNO figure Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi alleging Palace involvement in Johor's legislative assembly dissolution. Investigations proceed under sedition and communications laws.
The Malaysian government has approved increasing annual grants for Neighbourhood Watch Areas (KRT) to RM10,000, up from RM6,000, marking the first increase in a decade. The new rate takes effect from January 1, 2027.
Almost 28,000 Felda settlers in Johor have finally secured ownership titles to their land after a prolonged administrative process, bringing closure to families who cultivated plots for generations without formal legal rights.
A retired man has been fined RM25,000 after admitting to five molestation charges against his stepdaughter in Batu Pahat. The offences occurred in multiple locations since August last year.
Johor has resolved 99.99 per cent of Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) land title applications, with 27,639 cases settled. The achievement marks a significant milestone in addressing long-standing ownership issues affecting FELDA communities across the state.
Four men have been arrested following a violent altercation at a restaurant in Kulai's Taman Manis area, where diners used chairs as weapons during the incident.
An Indonesian domestic worker has been formally charged in Sessions Court in Johor Baru with abusing her employer's one-year-old child in a case that gained significant online attention.
Pakatan Harapan has countered allegations of federal neglect towards Johor, asserting that the state has benefited from RM14.6 billion in development allocations since Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim took office.
Authorities in Johor arrested 16 motorists and seized 260 motorcycles during a coordinated enforcement sweep against illegal street racing and reckless riding at Lima Kedai Toll Plaza.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur to reaffirm their commitment to preserving harmonious relations between the state and federal governments.
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Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry will table a proposal for the Traveller Scheme in Parliament, designed to extend social security protection to approximately 480,000 Malaysians who commute daily between Johor and Singapore for work.
Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim has reassured that financial allocations from the federal government to Johor and other states strictly adhere to constitutional provisions rather than political discretion.
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.
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The Malaysian Media Council will deploy its new Rapid Response Election Initiative during upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan elections, testing mechanisms to verify false content and combat misinformation during campaign periods.
Malaysia's Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living seized RM600,000 in suspected counterfeit branded goods from three Johor Bahru locations this month, detaining four people in a month-long investigation into illegal trademark operations.
PKR's candidate list for the upcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections is nearly finalized, with party secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh confirming the slate is 99 per cent complete.
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Malaysia's national rail operator KTMB is deploying extra ETS trains to help Johor voters travel home for upcoming elections, with ticket sales commencing immediately.
Malaysia's Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has pledged adequate supplies of essential goods in Johor and Negeri Sembilan ahead of upcoming state elections, introducing direct distribution systems to prevent shortages.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has maintained his customary morning horse riding routine at the Royal Johor Polo Club in Istana Pasir Pelangi, demonstrating his commitment to regular physical activity.
A hundred students from two Johor secondary schools will participate in Harvard University's scientifically-inspired leadership programme launching in January 2027, with additional pedagogical training for 40 teachers.
Perikatan Nasional chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has relieved Azmin Ali of his leadership responsibilities. The reshuffle comes as the coalition prepares for upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.
Johor's new Shuttle Selatan rail service launched today, connecting Kulai, JB Sentral and Pasir Gudang. The initiative aims to serve over two million residents and strengthen public transport links to industrial and residential areas.
Perikatan Nasional chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has announced that Bersatu members Azmin Ali and Radzi Jidin have been relieved of their positions within the coalition, a move attributed to strategic preparations for upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to Perikatan Nasional, signalling its intention to compete in forthcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan elections as part of the coalition.