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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim posted a traditional Malay pantun emphasising unity and solidarity, garnering significant online engagement as his Pakatan Harapan coalition contests Negeri Sembilan against federal partner Barisan Nasional.
Haniff Ghazali Hosman is the Pakatan Harapan (PKR) candidate for the Pulai Sebatang 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.
Muhammad Taqiuddin Cheman is the Pakatan Harapan (Amanah) candidate for the Maharani 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.
Anwar Ibrahim became prime minister in November 2022. Here is a look at the key reforms and initiatives his government has pursued since then.
Live coverage of the Semerah 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 Perling 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 Kota Iskandar seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing will meet with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Bangkok on August 6-7 as Thailand pushes for the junta's reintegration into ASEAN, though the bloc remains deeply divided on Myanmar's path forward.
Tengku Zafrul calls on Negeri Sembilan voters to evaluate party manifestos based on their proven ability to deliver results rather than campaign pledges alone, highlighting the current PH administration's implementation record.
More than 22,000 military and police personnel and their spouses will participate in early voting tomorrow across 38 polling centres in Negeri Sembilan ahead of the 16th state election on August 1.
Malaysia's Independent Police Conduct Commission has resolved three-quarters of the 1,635 complaints received since beginning operations in 2023, demonstrating growing public trust in the police oversight body.
PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan argues the Indian community's attendance and engagement with Pakatan Harapan programmes demonstrates genuine support ahead of Saturday's Negeri Sembilan state election.
Indonesia's Forestry Ministry has arrested a suspected trafficker linked to an international pangolin smuggling network, discovering live animals and scales during the operation. The arrest follows major seizures worth billions of rupiah.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil have conveyed birthday wishes to the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, marking his 67th birthday on July 31.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed the complete release of the Tabung Haji RCI report without censorship, stating those responsible for wrongdoing must face legal consequences through proper channels.
PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar has called on Negeri Sembilan voters to support Pakatan Harapan candidates in tomorrow's state election, emphasizing continuity of development under Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.
The MACC has formally begun investigating the Royal Commission of Inquiry findings on Tabung Haji, deploying eight officers to the fund's headquarters to examine documentation and interview relevant personnel.
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