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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Pakatan Harapan campaigners to prioritise grassroots work over obsessing about election surveys ahead of Thursday's Negeri Sembilan state election, dismissing conflicting poll predictions.
Maszlee Malik is the Pakatan Harapan (PKR) candidate for the Puteri Wangsa 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.
Mohd Najib Lep is the Pakatan Harapan (Amanah) candidate for the Bukit Pasir 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.
The Undi18 reform lowered Malaysia's voting age to 18 and introduced automatic voter registration. Here is what changed and when it took effect.
Live coverage of the Gambir 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 Tiram 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 Penawar 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 aviation authority has launched an investigation into the detention of a 39-year-old Malaysian pilot in Indonesia, examining security procedures and regulatory compliance at both airline and airport levels.
The Royal Klang City Council has transferred its investigation into a dog's death during a stray dog-catching operation in Port Klang to police, citing obstruction by residents and threats during the enforcement action.
The European Commission has formally accused Temu of obstructing an investigation into whether the Chinese e-commerce platform received foreign subsidies that distort EU competition. The allegations emerged after an unannounced inspection in Ireland last December.
Pakatan Harapan's Fahmi Fadzil has urged Negeri Sembilan voters to elect trustworthy leaders to ensure sound public financial management and effective development. The state election will determine the governance direction of the 36-seat assembly.
Hundreds of Indonesian students have fallen ill from suspected food poisoning after consuming government-provided meals, prompting the new National Nutrition Agency head to close nearly 900 kitchens and dismiss staff over safety breaches.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has petitioned Tunisian President Kais Saied to consider freeing detained political figure Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi, 84, on humanitarian grounds due to health concerns.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that the full Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji has been published without censorship, allowing Malaysians to scrutinise findings and learn from past management failures.
Malaysia's Election Commission has issued guidelines for tomorrow's Negeri Sembilan state election, urging voters to use recommended times via MySPR Semak app and reminding them that mobile phones are prohibited at polling stations.
Criminals are impersonating the IRS with convincing paper letters containing QR codes that direct cryptocurrency holders to fraudulent websites designed to steal digital assets and personal information.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to increasing government allocation for Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) in the upcoming budget, reaffirming the administration's focus on supporting low-income families and women entrepreneurs.
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