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Datuk Dr. Mohd. Puad Zarkashi resigned from UMNO today, alleging that Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi personally told him the Johor Royal Palace ordered the June 1 state assembly dissolution — raising serious constitutional questions just two days before nomination day.
The US Secret Service is operating under significantly elevated threat levels, according to Director Sean Curran, as President Donald Trump faces multiple assassination attempts and alleged Iranian plots targeting his life.
Sabah plans to reduce its non-revenue water rate from 59.6 per cent to 45 per cent by 2030, addressing significant water loss through infrastructure upgrades and leak control across the state.
Malaysia's Chief Secretary has ordered immediate action to resolve service deficiencies at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, following complaints about long waiting times and clinical delivery gaps.
Incoming Australia rugby coach Les Kiss indicates willingness to select overseas-based players to strengthen the Wallabies ahead of the World Cup, signalling a departure from predecessor Joe Schmidt's more cautious approach to overseas recruitment.
Alam Aliran Kualiti has secured a Malaysian Book of Records recognition for operating the nation's largest belt press system dewatering plant in Penang, which processes 450 tonnes of water treatment sludge daily while supporting circular economy goals.
Kedah police have shut down an international love scam call centre operating in the state, arresting seven foreign suspects accused of targeting Japanese victims through fraudulent romantic schemes.
The president of Pertubuhan Rungus Bersatu Sabah has contested charges filed by Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog regarding the handling of RM2 million allocated for a Rungus cultural heritage project in Sabah.
Negeri Sembilan voters are prioritising accessibility and tangible results from their leaders ahead of the state election on August 1, with cost of living and employment emerging as key concerns.
Malaysia's meteorological authority has issued severe weather warnings for the Klang Valley, federal territories and eight states, with thunderstorms and heavy rainfall expected to persist through mid-afternoon.
Four major Singapore ride-hailing and taxi platforms will continue charging drivers supplementary fees through September 30, supporting them amid persistent fuel price pressures that have doubled since 2022.
Major expressways BESRAYA and NPE will shut down overnight on August 1-2 for the IJM Allianz Duo Highway Challenge 2026 running event. Motorists are urged to use alternative routes and plan journeys in advance.
A two-year-old girl has died after being struck by a fertiliser transport lorry driven by her grandfather in Gurun, Kedah. Police are investigating the incident as a case of negligence.
Guardian Malaysia has unveiled a nationwide advocacy initiative to increase perimenopause awareness among the country's millions of women in their late 30s and 40s, addressing a significant gap in recognition and support.
A wooden structure from a construction site toppled onto KTM railway tracks near Batang Benar on July 23, severing power lines and halting Komuter and ETS operations. Authorities deployed shuttle buses while investigating contractor safety breaches.
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has reaffirmed the government's dedication to protecting academic freedom and encouraging open intellectual debate in Malaysian institutions of higher learning.
The Sabah state government has successfully cleared over 100 abandoned containers from Sepanggar Port by introducing stricter charges and disposal rules, addressing a longstanding logistics bottleneck that hampered port efficiency.
An estimated 1.4 million people in Gaza are projected to endure severe food shortages through the end of 2026, according to fresh Integrated Food Security Phase Classification analysis, signalling a worsening humanitarian emergency despite recent aid improvements.
Celebrated cultural figure Raja Ahmad Aminullah has published 'Sepucuk Surat Sebuah Episod', a collection of personal letters exchanged with Malaysia's key figures. The 169-page volume offers socio-cultural insights rather than political commentary.