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DAP's Hannah Yeoh has pushed back against claims that election manifestos lack originality, contending that the prevalence of similar promises reflects genuine consensus on urgent national priorities rather than lazy copying.
South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been convicted of election law violations and sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years. The verdict jeopardises nearly 40 billion won in campaign expense reimbursements for his party.
Japan's parliament has approved a revised Imperial House Law allowing male adoptions from former branch families and permitting women to retain imperial status after marrying commoners, while preserving the male-line succession tradition.
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun will contest the Linggi seat against BN incumbent Mohd Faizal Ramli and Bersatu's Zamri Md Said in the state election scheduled for August 1.
Thirty-four members of parliament have publicly backed calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of a 'corporate mafia' involving the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and its former chief commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met legendary bodybuilder Dexter Jackson, a nine-time Arnold Classic champion and two-time Mr Olympia titleholder, posting about the encounter on Facebook.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will meet Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming to discuss remarks about resignation following Barisan Nasional's major victory in the Johor state election.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has been fully acquitted by Malaysia's Federal Court after a gruelling six-year legal ordeal involving charges of criminal breach of trust and money laundering linked to Armada funds.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has reaffirmed his principled stance of resigning from Cabinet if the integrity of Malaysia's judicial system is ever compromised, particularly referencing the 1MDB case.
Benjamin Netanyahu's Israeli government is fast-tracking a series of controversial bills through parliament before dissolution, with elections expected in roughly four months, triggering strong opposition backlash.
A grandmother's determination to fulfil her grandson's dream led to an unexpected encounter with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Johor, culminating in a home visit and gifts from the PM's office.
Sri Lanka's former spy chief Suresh Sallay has been arrested and accused by the government of orchestrating the devastating 2019 Easter bombings that killed 279 people. The allegations represent a dramatic shift in the official narrative about the attacks.
South Korea's Supreme Court has approved live broadcast of its verdict in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's obstruction trial, rejecting his legal team's concerns about fair trial rights and personal reputation.
Japan's cabinet has approved legislation to revise the Imperial House Law, permitting adoption of male heirs from former branch families while maintaining the male-line succession system. The bill notably avoids addressing female succession despite 83% public support.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has expressed his condolences to the family of a six-year-old autistic child who was discovered dead in an oil palm plantation in Perak following a search operation.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman appeared at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya as Malaysia's Federal Court prepared to deliver its ruling on the prosecution's appeal seeking to reinstate his conviction and penalty.
Sungai Besar Umno chief Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos has resolved a RM66,600 judgment debt owed to DAP politician Teresa Kok, avoiding a public auction of his personal assets scheduled for three days later.
Escalating friction between Pas and Bersatu poses a significant threat to Perikatan Nasional's electoral viability, with analysts warning the coalition risks losing voter confidence ahead of GE16.