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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.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has responded to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent poem with verse of his own, while reiterating Barisan Nasional's steadfast commitment to maintaining the unity government arrangement through its full term.
South Korean authorities raided the National Election Commission headquarters to investigate alleged data manipulation by staff seeking to conceal errors related to widespread ballot shortages during June 3 local elections.
Malaysia has instructed the UNHCR to temporarily suspend refugee registrations as the government implements a new Refugee Registration Document programme to centralise management under state supervision.
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The Malaysian Association of Themeparks and Family Attractions urges the government to repeal the 73-year-old Entertainment Duty Act, arguing that colonial-era legislation no longer reflects modern family needs or Malaysia's tourism ambitions.
Demonstrations erupted in Madison, Wisconsin following the death of a man shot by police during an arrest involving a knife and alleged resistance.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil says social media activity during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign remains largely orderly, with authorities receiving only 16 complaints since campaigning began on July 23.
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A Federal Court decision permitting resident associations to restrict gate access for non-paying homeowners threatens established property rights and legal certainty across Malaysia's residential communities.
Japan has committed to deepening regional cooperation on energy security and combating online scams at a foreign ministers meeting in Manila involving ASEAN nations, China, and South Korea.
Pakatan Harapan has dismissed suggestions that a single political group exclusively represents Malaysia's Malay-Muslim community, arguing such narratives undermine the nation's multicultural fabric and create unnecessary divisions.
JAKIM is reinforcing institutional governance through Maqasid Syariah principles, establishing an expert committee to develop a Malaysian framework that will guide policy-making and integrity standards across government.
A Hong Kong kindergarten clerk is seeking HK$8.4 million in damages after a taxi struck her during 2019 protests, leaving her unable to work normally. The case highlights tensions between protest violence and road safety.
Negeri Sembilan's Pakatan Harapan government has refuted allegations of failing to address state land encroachments in Seremban villages, asserting that proper action was initiated before June's assembly dissolution.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has identified quality education, comprehensive welfare support and skills development as critical pillars for advancing the Indian community, following discussions with community representatives.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged support for Malaysia's athletes competing at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, urging them to compete with determination while upholding values of integrity and sportsmanship.
Malaysia's government is launching a coordinated enforcement operation to eliminate non-certified electrical products from domestic markets, targeting both physical retailers and e-commerce platforms across 34 categories of controlled appliances.
Malaysia's Deputy Inspector-General of Police warns that extremist groups are increasingly recruiting through online gaming platforms like Roblox rather than traditional physical meetings, with ideology now driven by emotional triggers rather than purely religious motivation.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called for immediate public release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, arguing transparency serves depositors and the public interest.
AirBorneo Airways has warned travellers against purchasing tickets through unauthorized third-party websites, citing cases of price markups and booking complications that leave passengers without consumer protections.