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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has mourned the passing of Professor Emeritus Datuk Abu Bakar Abd Hamid, a towering figure in Malay literature who helped establish Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and served as Anwar's former teacher.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim returned to Johor for a second visit in three days, signalling intensified campaigning as the state election campaign gathers momentum ahead of polling day.
DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng and his wife Betty Chew, along with businesswoman Phang Li Koon, faced court today as appellate judges prepared to decide whether corruption charges stemming from an RM11.6 million transaction should proceed.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has convened Malaysia's top federal and state leaders to tackle interconnected challenges of economic stability, water security and food self-sufficiency as global conditions grow uncertain.
Malaysian political parties Muda and Parti Sosialis Malaysia have formally allied under the Progressive Bloc banner, united by shared priorities in fighting corruption, restructuring government institutions, and advancing policies centred on ordinary workers and families.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim convened the 149th Meeting of Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers at Parliament, prioritising economic recovery strategies as global geopolitical tensions persist.
The Democratic Action Party has decided not to field several experienced lawmakers in the forthcoming Johor state election, marking a significant shift in the party's electoral strategy ahead of polling day.
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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has congratulated Erwin Khairul Ahmad and Wan Saidatul Shafina Mohd Amin on their appointments as director-general and deputy director-general (Digital Content) at the Information Department.
Pakatan Harapan chairman Anwar Ibrahim today announced all 56 candidates competing in Johor's state election on July 11, representing the coalition's concerted effort to wrestle back control of the strategically important state.
Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has formally introduced the coalition's full roster of 56 candidates contesting the Johor state election set for July 11.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged the Johor state election to remain a purely political contest, calling for any Malay Rulers' institutions to stay clear of the electoral process.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the critical importance of the federal government sustaining harmonious relations with Malaysia's Malay rulers, arguing that strong ties facilitate smoother dialogue on matters affecting individual states.
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Pakatan Harapan will release its Johor state election manifesto after nomination day on June 27, drawing on the coalition's track record in Selangor, Penang and Negeri Sembilan.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has met with Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, with both parties reaffirming their commitment to preserving constructive relations between the state and federal administrations.
The Tunku Mahkota of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, met with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur in a cordial and harmonious exchange.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has initiated an investigation into the relocation of three Asian elephants from Zoo Taiping to Japan's Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, signalling potential concerns over the transaction process.
Hamzah has been appointed president of Wawasan, with seasoned politician Rais Yatim taking the chairman role and Indera Mahkota MP Saifuddin Abdullah serving as secretary-general.
Bersatu vice-president Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu has publicly criticised a Perikatan Nasional political ally for breaking partnership ties while attempting to maintain its position within the broader coalition.
PAS has terminated its political cooperation with Bersatu as of June 8, creating an unusual situation where the two parties maintain separate political identities while continuing to operate within the same governing framework.
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King Sultan Ibrahim held an audience with Malaysia's police leadership to receive a security briefing, conducting his duties as the nation's honorary police commissioner in a ceremonial capacity.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pinpointed the misuse of governmental authority as Malaysia's principal challenge rather than racial tensions, signalling a shift in how the government frames national priorities.
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The Democratic Action Party has unveiled four candidates for the upcoming Johor state election on July 11, marking the party's first challenge in the Tiram seat while defending its incumbent position in Senai.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has commended Malaysia's media practitioners for maintaining ethical standards while facing unprecedented challenges from digital technology and artificial intelligence, speaking at the HAWANA 2026 national journalists' event in Butterworth.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presented financial assistance from Tabung Kasih@HAWANA to three media professionals facing health challenges at the National Journalists' Day 2026 event in Penang, while announcing an additional RM1 million allocation for the welfare fund.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officially opened the HAWANA 2026 National Journalists' Day celebration in Butterworth, Penang, bringing together roughly 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and across Southeast Asia to discuss media integrity and contemporary journalism.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised efforts to reduce US-Iran tensions, while cautioning that geopolitical instability bears heaviest consequences for lower-income countries and their most vulnerable citizens.
Four substantial bills await parliamentary debate beginning Monday, with renewed efforts to establish a 10-year ceiling on prime ministerial terms after the measure narrowly failed to achieve the required two-thirds majority in the previous sitting.
Former Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan predicts Malaysia's upcoming 16th general election will be characterised by dull but workable campaign narratives, with no major political party capable of credibly promising transformative change to voters.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences to the family of a Negeri Sembilan schoolgirl who died in a tragic incident, pledging government support during this difficult period.
Datuk Dr Marzuki Mohamad has rejected suggestions that Perikatan Nasional's failure to lead government formation after GE15 stemmed from personal disputes or unwillingness to compromise among top figures.
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PKR's secretary-general has announced the party is nearly complete with its candidate nominations for the forthcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, with the list said to be 99 per cent ready.
Perikatan Nasional has mandated that all activities and meetings using the coalition's name must receive explicit approval from chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, following regulatory compliance updates from the Registrar of Societies.
Malaysia's High Court has granted Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's request to be excused from testifying as a witness in a RM30 million civil case, setting aside a previous court order requiring his appearance.
The United Kinabalu Progressive Organisation has formally joined Gabungan Rakyat Sabah, becoming the coalition's sixth component party. UPKO President Datuk Ewon Benedick pledged the party's commitment to strengthening GRS's governance of Sabah.
Johor's state election for 56 assembly seats has evolved into a high-stakes contest between Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan, with outcomes that could reshape Malaysia's political landscape beyond the state.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned Europe that inequitable trade practices may compel developing nations to explore partnerships elsewhere, signalling potential shifts in global economic alignments.
Datuk Kamil Misuari, husband of Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, will be laid to rest at Samariang Muslim Cemetery in Kuching tomorrow following funeral prayers at the minister's official residence.
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Datuk Kamil Misuari, spouse of Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, underwent funeral rites at the National Mosque on Tuesday evening before his remains were flown to Sarawak.
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Multiple cabinet ministers have expressed condolences to Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri following the death of her husband, Datuk Kamil Misuari, 65, at a Kuala Lumpur hospital.
Former Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has denied involvement in alleged corrupt practices concerning the transfer of three elephants to a Japanese zoo facility.
The Court of Appeal has substantially reduced general damages in DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng's defamation case against Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, cutting the award from RM1.05 million to RM450,000 relating to tax exemption claims.
The Royal Malaysia Police will deploy 11,926 officers and personnel across five phases to secure the upcoming Johor State Election. Additional support comes from specialist units including the General Operations Force and Federal Reserve Unit.
MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman has completed his first month at the helm, committing to driving systemic improvements across the corruption watchdog and describing the transition as challenging but promising.
Malaysia's High Court has rejected Bersatu's attempt to overturn a freeze on its bank accounts imposed by the MACC, finding the party failed to demonstrate any abuse of authority by anti-corruption investigators.
The Raja of Perlis has stressed that societal progress depends on knowledge, integrity and unity rather than infrastructure alone, urging citizens to reject corruption and embrace civilised values.
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The chief executive of Malaysia's stadium authority faces RM1.45 million corruption charges related to a tender for the Bukit Jalil National Squash Centre, highlighting governance concerns in sports infrastructure projects.
Johor's Barisan Nasional coalition is preparing to reveal its full slate of candidates for the state election, with the formal announcement scheduled for Saturday. The finalisation comes as campaigning intensifies across the peninsula.
A Kedah parliamentary representative has escalated tensions with Malaysia's higher education ministry by refusing to retract controversial claims and signalling his willingness to pursue legal proceedings against the department.
A political analyst has advised Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz to address criticism through his governance record rather than referencing the royal institution, cautioning against mixing royalty with partisan responses.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has endorsed former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan's appointment as head of the newly established Malaysian Media Council, highlighting her strong judicial background on constitutional matters and press freedoms.
Kelantan's regent Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra met Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil at Kota Lama Palace to address escalating problems with fake social media accounts and misinformation.
Barisan Nasional's secretary-general insists the coalition is sufficiently prepared for upcoming state polls, downplaying the impact of competing political alliances on their electoral prospects.
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Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has backed the appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson of the newly established Malaysian Media Council, highlighting her landmark judgments on press freedom and constitutional rights.
Malaysia's Deputy Agong has cautioned political leaders against making hasty, emotion-driven decisions, stressing that national prosperity depends on mutual respect and social cohesion among citizens.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has cautioned the newly appointed director-general of the Communications and Multimedia Ministry's agency to exercise caution in public statements, warning against remarks that antagonists might exploit.
A high court judge has determined that Datuk Seri Najib Razak acted unreasonably by failing to address billions of ringgit linked to 1Malaysia Development Bhd that were transferred into his personal accounts, a significant development in Malaysia's landmark corruption case.
A Malaysian judge has determined that former Prime Minister Najib Razak and fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho orchestrated the misappropriation of billions of ringgit from the 1Malaysia Development Bhd fund.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to adopt the Hijrah spirit, emphasising its foundation in truth, prosperity and security as guiding principles for national development.
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A 1MDB trial judge has characterized former Prime Minister Najib Razak's reaction to receiving $681 million in deposits as inconsistent with how a reasonable person would respond, marking a significant moment in the long-running corruption case.
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Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has signalled his party's readiness for an escalating political contest with PAS following their recent parting of ways, marking a significant shift in Malaysia's coalition dynamics.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has called on Muslims to set aside disputes and build stronger unity to better withstand global economic pressures and navigate emerging challenges facing the nation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned the public against allowing themselves to be manipulated by political campaigns designed to exploit racial divisions, warning that ordinary citizens bear the true cost when politicians weaponize communal differences.
Malaysia's Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has directed government officials to avoid inflammatory language and sensitive topics as newly appointed J-Kom director-general faces public criticism.
The MACC has initiated legal proceedings against an individual facing 158 charges related to misappropriated public funds under Op Sutra. The case will be heard at Shah Alam Sessions Court, marking a significant enforcement action by Malaysia's anti-corruption agency.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has called on civil servants to refrain from using inappropriate language and avoid sensitive issues involving race, religion, and royalty in public statements.