Beyond the Ceremony: What PH's PRN Johor Ke-16 Announcement Really Means
Strip away the pageantry and what remains is this: real people's lives will be decided by PRN Johor Ke-16. PM Anwar's Pakatan Harapan makes its candidate case tonight.
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BREAKING: Johor Assemblyman Quits UMNO, Drops Bombshell — Claims Royal Palace Ordered State Election
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.
AirBorneo Urges Flyers to Book Direct, Warns of Third-Party Ticket Scams
AirBorneo has cautioned travellers against purchasing flight tickets through third-party websites, citing cases of ticket scalping, hidden charges, and booking complications. The airline recommends direct purchases via official channels for consumer protection.
Melaka Secures RM9.8 Million for Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation Initiatives
Melaka has been allocated RM9.801 million under the 2026 Ecological Fiscal Transfer for Biodiversity Conservation scheme, with the first tranche of RM1.206 million distributed in February and the remaining RM8.595 million released this month.
Agricultural TVET Graduates See Strong Employment Gains, Though Sector Still Lags National Average
Employment of agricultural TVET graduates in Malaysia has climbed to 76 per cent in 2024, up from 61 per cent six years earlier, though it still trails the broader TVET sector average of 95 per cent.
PM Anwar Meets Genron NPO Chief to Deepen Japan Partnership
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with The Genron NPO President Yasushi Kudo to advance discussions on the Asia Leaders Roundtable and reinforce Malaysia's Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Japan.
Fahmi Pushes For Public Release Of Tabung Haji RCI Report
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called for the government to publicly release the final Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, citing principles of transparency and fairness that would allow depositors and the public to understand the inquiry's findings.
Singapore Teacher Jailed Two Years for Sexual Abuse of Underage Student
A Singapore teacher has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment after being found guilty of sexually abusing an underage female student through a pattern of grooming that involved inappropriate physical contact and emotional manipulation.
Malaysia Reaffirms Non-Recognition of Israel After US Congressional Pressure
Malaysia has formally restated its policy of not recognising Israel to the United States government, following diplomatic pressure from eight US Congressional members over the expulsion of an Israeli dual citizen.
MACC Deepens eFishery Fraud Probe with Statements from 10 Officials
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has recorded initial statements from 10 witnesses in its investigation into KWAP's RM200 million investment loss in Indonesian technology firm eFishery, suspected to involve organised fraud.
Malaysia Removes 12,353 Deepfake Posts in First Half of 2024
Malaysian authorities removed 12,353 deepfake posts in the first six months of 2024, achieving a 94 per cent success rate. The MCMC also cracked down on 262,293 scam-related posts and activated new rules requiring AI-generated content labelling.
Malaysia Expands Legal Powers to Prosecute Cross-Border Child Sexual Abuse
Malaysia's upper house has passed legislation strengthening the country's ability to prosecute individuals for child sexual offences committed abroad, responding to a 117 per cent rise in cases over five years.
British Woman Sentenced to Six Years in Hong Kong Prison for £100,000 Blackmail Over Disputed Rape Claim
A Hong Kong court has convicted and jailed a 26-year-old British woman for six years after finding she fabricated rape allegations to extort £100,000 from a man she met in Thailand.
Digital Safety Requires Accountability and Public Trust, Says Deputy Communications Minister
Malaysia's Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching stressed that accountability and a people-centred approach are essential for a secure digital future, highlighting escalating content removal efforts and the need for collective responsibility.
Former Bank Analyst Sentenced to Three Years for Unlicensed Securities Trading
A former bank analyst has been sentenced to three years imprisonment by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court for conducting unlicensed securities activities and illegally using professional credentials, marking a significant enforcement action by Malaysia's financial regulator.
Coordinated Assault on Thai Checkpoint Claims Five Rangers' Lives in 90-Second Raid
Security camera footage has documented how nine attackers executed a coordinated assault on a checkpoint in Thailand's Narathiwat province, killing five paramilitary rangers and wounding six civilians in just 90 seconds.
Modi Faces Growing Student Fury Over Exam Fraud as Protests Rock India's Capital
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged strict penalties for those involved in widespread exam fraud, responding to escalating student-led protests that have paralysed New Delhi and spread across major cities.
US Court Sets June 2027 Trial Date for Venezuelan President Maduro
A New York judge has set June 1, 2027, as the trial date for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on drug trafficking charges. The couple was seized by US military forces in January and is currently detained in Brooklyn.
Anwar Ibrahim Pledges Continued Support for Kampung Sungai Cot Orang Asli Land Dispute
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed his commitment to helping resolve a protracted land dispute affecting the Orang Asli community in Kampung Sungai Cot, Maran, Pahang, pledging to raise the matter with state authorities.