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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to discussing the Dewan Negara tomorrow the controversial RM200 million investment loss suffered by Malaysia's KWAP pension fund in Indonesian aquaculture firm eFishery, which fell victim to orchestrated fraud.
Onn Abu Bakar is the Pakatan Harapan (PKR) candidate for the Senggarang state seat in the 16th Johor State Election. Here is a profile of the candidate and the contest ahead of polling day on July 11, 2026.
Yong Hui Yi is the Pakatan Harapan (DAP) candidate for the Yong Peng state seat in the 16th Johor State Election. Here is a profile of the candidate and the contest ahead of polling day on July 11, 2026.
Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional dominate Malaysian politics. Here is what each coalition is, who leads it, and how they line up in 2026.
Live coverage of the Jementah seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
Live coverage of the Parit Yaani seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
Singapore's Court of Appeal has dismissed a challenge by alleged cybercriminal Wang Yunhe against police seizure of his items, ruling the legal process was fundamentally flawed and procedurally improper.
The PKR Youth Wing has called for a comprehensive investigation into Royal Commission of Inquiry findings on Tabung Haji, demanding accountability for governance failures and a RM2.8 billion financial discrepancy affecting the Muslim institution.
Malaysia's High Court has upheld a blogger's acquittal on charges stemming from YouTube posts critical of former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and UMNO, dismissing a prosecution appeal and reinforcing protections for online expression.
Thai police arrested 13 foreign nationals in Hua Hin as part of an expanding crackdown on companies using Thai nominees to hold high-value properties for foreigners. The operation targeted 33 suspect firms valued at approximately 300 million baht.
The MADANI coalition has called for transparent, interference-free investigations following the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji's management between 2014 and 2020, emphasizing that courts must determine guilt.
A major loss from the Retirement Fund Incorporated's investment in Indonesian start-up eFishery has exposed gaps in governance and oversight of Malaysia's public retirement savings, demanding stronger controls and parliamentary scrutiny.
Pakatan Harapan is positioning Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun's clean governance record and political stability as its central campaign message in the Negeri Sembilan state election scheduled for August 1, with early voting on July 28.
Media reports suggest a company linked to Nasir Baki, brother of former MACC Chief Azam Baki, won a RM178mil Vehicle Entry Permit contract. MCA Youth calls on Transport Minister Anthony Loke for public accountability on procurement procedures.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has proposed convening a special Parliament sitting to debate the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, pending approval from the Dewan Rakyat speaker. The government seeks transparent investigation into issues spanning multiple years.
Minister Azalina Othman Said has emphasised the government's commitment to allowing investigations into alleged corporate mafia activities to proceed independently and transparently, while remaining open to establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry if circumstances demand it.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's Cabinet will decide Wednesday whether to publicly release the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Lembaga Tabung Haji following months of public anticipation.
