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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has demanded a transparent investigation into findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Lembaga Tabung Haji, insisting there will be no protection for those found guilty of misconduct.
Mohd Sabri Abd Kadir is the Pakatan Harapan (PKR) candidate for the Kahang 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.
Wong Bor Yang is the Pakatan Harapan (DAP) candidate for the Senai 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 expanded the scope of its Sales and Service Tax from July 2025. Here is what changed, which services are now taxed, and how SST differs from the old GST.
Live coverage of the Tangkak 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 Machap seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
Ahmad Shah Ahmad Ros, 26, who died after being stabbed in South Korea while defending a friend, has been laid to rest at Bandar Tasik Puteri Muslim Cemetery in Selangor. Family and friends gathered to pay final respects.
A senior Palestinian official has appealed to Malaysia to intensify international advocacy for Palestinian detainees in Israeli custody, citing widespread allegations of abuse and calling for greater institutional pressure.
Pakatan Harapan's communications director has called on Negeri Sembilan voters to prioritise governance and integrity when selecting their leaders, citing corruption findings from the Tabung Haji inquiry as a cautionary lesson.
Malaysia's Muslim Youth Movement (ABIM) has called for comprehensive reforms at Tabung Haji, emphasizing merit-based leadership, stronger checks and balances, and strict accountability following the Royal Commission of Inquiry's findings on institutional mismanagement.
BN chairman Zahid Hamidi has publicly thanked PAS president Hadi Awang for directing the party to back Barisan Nasional candidates, while confirming BN will reciprocate by supporting PAS and PN contestants in Negeri Sembilan.
Delhi Police has dismissed circulating rumours that Jantar Mantar has been locked for protests, reaffirming the landmark remains an active and authorised venue for peaceful demonstrations under Supreme Court guidelines.
Mastercard delivered second-quarter results that surpassed analyst forecasts, with adjusted earnings per share reaching $5.04 against expectations of $4.77. The payments giant processed $2.9 trillion in gross dollar volume, reflecting resilient consumer behaviour despite global uncertainties.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm warning for five states and Labuan, with heavy rain and strong winds expected until 11 pm on July 30.
Singapore authorities will charge a company and its director for registering a vessel blacklisted by the UN Security Council for transporting prohibited North Korean cargo. The case highlights regional enforcement of international sanctions regimes.
Tamil Nadu's government is examining a proposal to introduce chicken biryani once weekly in state school meals, following demands from over 80 teacher associations ahead of the state budget presentation.
The government would have faced criticism regardless of when it released the Tabung Haji RCI report, PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar said, emphasising that transparency matters most as Negeri Sembilan votes this weekend.
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