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Former Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad has been removed from Barisan Nasional's candidate roster for the upcoming state elections, fuelling conjecture that he may pursue a federal parliamentary seat instead.
UMNO's Information chief has urged party members to prioritise loyalty to the organisation and public interest over personal disappointment following the candidate selection for the upcoming Johor state election on July 11.
Jitra assemblyman Dr Haim Hilman Abdullah is set to appear in court over allegations concerning statements he made regarding university admission procedures and access to tertiary education opportunities.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has secured finalist positions in four categories at the International Compliance Association's Asia-Pacific awards, marking its inaugural participation and reflecting growing international recognition of Malaysia's anti-corruption efforts.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will operate five round-the-clock complaint centers across Johor during the state election, running from nomination day on June 27 through polling day on July 11.
UMNO's secretary-general has attributed Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi's sudden departure from the party to dissatisfaction over his son not being nominated as the candidate for the Rengit state constituency ahead of Johor's forthcoming election.
Malaysia has deferred the Prisons Amendment Bill 2026 for further review by two Parliamentary Special Select Committees after MPs raised concerns about legal protections for prison officers and oversight mechanisms.
Johor's Barisan Nasional coalition has firmly rejected allegations by former state assembly speaker Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, calling claims linking the palace to political decisions baseless. Umno Youth claims hundreds have filed police reports related to the controversy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on all political parties to refrain from involving Malaysia's royal institutions in political disputes, particularly during election campaigns, emphasizing the need for mature handling of differences.
Malaysian police have received 153 reports nationwide regarding remarks by UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi alleging Palace interference in Johor's assembly dissolution. Investigations proceed under sedition and communications laws.
The Court of Appeal has rejected an attempt by DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng and his wife Betty Chew to have corruption charges dismissed, clearing the way for their trial over a RM11.6 million project alongside businesswoman Phang Li Koon.
The Dewan Rakyat will examine the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme's progress, Malaysia's approach to Myanmar under the Five-Point Consensus, and government measures tackling job losses amid the global energy crisis.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has secured a 52% approval rating in the latest Merdeka Center poll, extending his lead over prominent opposition and independent figures in public confidence measurements.
Negotiations under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 have made incremental progress, with 13 of 29 matters fully resolved and five achieving interim settlements, Malaysia's Sabah and Sarawak Affairs Minister announced.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is setting up five dedicated operation rooms across Johor to combat electoral corruption, providing 24-hour reporting channels during the state's 16th election campaign.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has filed a police report regarding circulation of an AI-generated video making false allegations against her, describing the campaign as malicious and an attempt to damage her reputation.
A prominent UMNO figure has resigned from the party, alleging that Johor's leadership operates without autonomy. The move signals deepening tensions within the coalition ahead of state elections.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Malaysia to adopt a more robust cybercrime legal framework, citing alarming statistics of 66,204 online fraud cases in 2025 alone, resulting in nearly RM3 billion in losses.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has rejected allegations that the state assembly's dissolution was a political directive from the palace, insisting it was a constitutional process requiring royal consent under state law.
Despite resolving a dispute over the PN logo for the Johor state election, political analysts caution that the coalition's underlying tensions remain unresolved, threatening its credibility as an alternative government ahead of the next general election.
A US federal judge has blocked Immigration and Customs Enforcement from arresting migrants at immigration courthouses across the country, striking down a Trump administration practice that critics argued violated due process protections.
Johor's ruling Barisan Nasional coalition has revealed its 56 candidates for the upcoming state election, combining veteran legislators with fresh contenders. The slate includes former health minister Adham Baba's return to Pasir Raja and Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz's defence of Machap.