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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has written to Tunisia's President Kais Saied requesting the release of detained political figure Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi, 84, on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, citing serious health concerns.
Mohd Nor Mohd Yusof is the Pakatan Harapan (PKR) candidate for the Gambir 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.
Nor Zulaila Abd Ghani is the Pakatan Harapan (DAP) candidate for the Tiram 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 Saludin Soleh is the Pakatan Harapan (Amanah) candidate for the Penawar 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.
Malaysia Madani is the guiding framework of Anwar Ibrahim's government. Here is what the concept means and the six core values that define it.
Live coverage of the Puteri Wangsa 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 Bukit Pasir seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
Hundreds of Indonesian students have fallen ill from suspected food poisoning linked to President Prabowo Subianto's Free Meals Programme, undermining efforts by new leadership to restore public confidence through sweeping reforms and stricter safety protocols.
South Korea's Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon has resigned following parliamentary passage of legislation that strips prosecutors of their direct investigative powers. The controversial Criminal Procedure Act amendment passed overwhelmingly in the National Assembly.
Malaysia's Civil Aviation Authority is investigating a Malaysian pilot's detention in Indonesia on drug smuggling allegations, examining security lapses at departure and strengthening baggage screening protocols.
The Royal Klang City Council has referred investigation of a dog's death during a stray dog-catching operation in Port Klang to police, after bystanders allegedly obstructed officers and prevented safe removal of capture equipment.
Malaysia's Election Commission has issued comprehensive guidelines for tomorrow's Negeri Sembilan state election, urging voters to follow recommended times via the MySPR Semak app and comply with strict rules banning mobile phones and political attire at polling centres.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to privatise World Cup operations faces near-certain defeat after the Asian Football Confederation joined European and American confederations in rejecting the scheme.
A Kampong Cham Provincial Court has handed down a life sentence to a man for the murder of nine family members in a horrific November 2025 attack involving decapitation and arson, marking one of Cambodia's deadliest family violence incidents.
Rapid KL has extended the complimentary period for its Light Rail Transit 3 Shah Alam Line from its original July 31 deadline to August 14, aiming to encourage greater adoption of the new transport link.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to increasing budget allocations for Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia, pledging sustained government support for the microfinance institution's work with low-income families and women entrepreneurs.
Dr Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked constitutional protections against self-incrimination at a contentious US Senate hearing over Covid-19 origins, refusing to answer questions about American funding for coronavirus research in Wuhan, reigniting partisan divisions over the pandemic's beginnings.
