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Deputy PM Fadillah To Undergo Heart Bypass Surgery

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will undergo heart bypass surgery at the National Heart Institute in the coming weeks. His condition is reported as stable as he prepares for the procedure.

By Aisyah Razak · · 3 min read

BN-PN Claims 23-Seat Majority to Lead Negri Sembilan Government

Senior Umno politician Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has claimed that the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional coalition has won 23 state assembly seats in Negri Sembilan, asserting this is enough to establish the next state administration.

By Rajesh Kumar · · 3 min read

Cabinet Unanimously Approved TH RCI Report Release, Says Fahmi

Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has dismissed suggestions that the release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji was timed for electoral advantage, stating the Cabinet unanimously approved the decision through proper channels.

By Aisyah Razak · · 5 min read

KTMB Ramps Up Train Services for Negeri Sembilan Election

Malaysia's national rail operator KTMB is deploying extra Komuter and ETS trains from July 31 to August 2 to accommodate voters traveling to Negeri Sembilan for the state election on August 1, with capacity for over 230,000 passengers.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Malaysia Must Reframe Its Historical Narrative, Anwar Says

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for a comprehensive reconstruction of Malaysia's historical narrative, arguing the nation must establish a version of history that genuinely reflects the Malaysian experience and values.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Malaysia is Home, Not a Way Station, Azalina Tells PN's Sanusi

Umno information chief Azalina Othman Said has emphasised that Malaysia is the permanent homeland of all citizens, reminding PN's Sanusi Nor that the constitution protects the rights and status of every Malaysian regardless of family background.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Zahid Calls for Formal Framework in Any PN-BN Coalition Talks

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has signalled that Barisan Nasional will only entertain proposals for cooperation with Perikatan Nasional if they are presented through formal diplomatic channels rather than informal overtures.

By Rajesh Kumar · · 4 min read

Government To Boost SARA Payouts Soon, Says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to increase Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance in the near term, citing rising cost-of-living concerns and public feedback during a Negeri Sembilan campaign event.

By Aisyah Razak · · 5 min read

PH Youth Demands BN Ministers Quit Cabinet Over PN Alliance

Pakatan Harapan's youth wing has escalated tensions within Malaysia's ruling coalition by demanding the resignation of all Barisan Nasional ministers and deputy ministers, alleging the coalition has undermined the unity government framework.

By Rajesh Kumar · · 4 min read

PN Banking on BN Alliance to Secure Negri Sembilan Victory

Perikatan Nasional has expressed confidence that its coalition agreement with Barisan Nasional, credited with generating substantial electoral momentum, will enable the alliance to clinch victory in the forthcoming Negri Sembilan state election.

By Rajesh Kumar · · 3 min read

Pakatan's Johor Defeat Exposes Strategic Miscalculations and Internal Divisions

Pakatan Harapan suffered a significant defeat in Johor's recent state election, losing key strongholds and seeing victory margins collapse across retained seats. The coalition's campaign strategy—focused narrowly on Chinese voters and federal-level controversies—failed to resonate with voters prioritizing state-level governance and development.

By Aisyah Razak · · 5 min read

Maszlee Malik Claims Puteri Wangsa Seat in Johor Election Victory

Dr Maszlee Malik, the former education minister representing Pakatan Harapan, has secured the Puteri Wangsa state seat in Johor's latest election, capturing 41,821 votes and defeating four opponents including Barisan Nasional and independent candidates.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Johor's Election Day: When Purple Ink Unlocks Voter Rewards

Major food and beverage chains across Johor are offering special promotions to voters who present their indelible ink marks following the 16th state election, transforming a democratic safeguard into a festival of consumer rewards.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Election Commission Completes Final Checks Ahead of Johor State Polls

Malaysia's Election Commission has wrapped up final preparations at polling centres statewide, with ballot boxes and equipment verified across all 56 Johor constituencies. Nearly 2.7 million registered voters are expected to participate in the 16th Johor State Election.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

The Vengeful Politics of Malaysian Comebacks

Unlike British ex-prime ministers who retire quietly, Malaysian politicians rejected from power seek revenge against former parties, creating cycles of bitterness that undermine political stability and electoral outcomes.

By Aisyah Razak · · 6 min read

Anwar Urges Johor Campaign Focus Away From Najib Release Row

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on political parties competing in the Johor state election to avoid weaponising the issue of former PM Najib Razak's incarceration, insisting the campaign should prioritise economic management and public welfare.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Anwar Steps Up Johor Campaign Push as Polling Day Nears

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will conduct a final campaign blitz across Johor, visiting three key constituencies on the eve of campaigning's closure. The moves underscore PH's push to secure ground support ahead of Saturday's state election.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Social Media Takes Centre Stage in Final Push to Johor Election

As Johor's state election approaches, political candidates from Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional, and Perikatan Nasional are heavily relying on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and X to make final appeals to voters, with youth engagement a key priority.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Ahmad Zahid's Diplomatic Officer Datuk Jailani Harun Dies

Datuk Jailani Harun, a former journalist serving as diplomatic officer to UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, has passed away at Hospital Serdang. He will be laid to rest following funeral prayers at Al-Mubarakah Mosque.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Johor Election Not Pathway to Najib's Freedom, Insists BN Leader

A Barisan Nasional figure has rejected opposition suggestions that winning Johor's state election could facilitate the release of imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak, challenging what he characterises as a recurring political narrative.

By Rajesh Kumar · · 3 min read

PH Defends Manifesto Launch Timing Ahead of Johor Poll

Pakatan Harapan's Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has pushed back against criticism that the coalition's delayed manifesto launch weakens its Johor state election campaign, insisting the timing was strategically sound.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

BN Acknowledges PH's Campaign Promises for Johor Election

Barisan Nasional has expressed respect for Pakatan Harapan's campaign manifesto ahead of the Johor state election, with BN Chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi noting that democratic nations welcome policy proposals from competing parties.

By Aisyah Razak · · 3 min read

Indian Voters Hold Sway in Johor Election, Says PKR Leader Gunaraj

The Indian community in Johor, though numerically small, could prove decisive in nearly 25 marginal state seats in the July 11 election, according to PKR leader Dr Gunaraj George, who urges voters to back Pakatan Harapan for continued political stability and reforms.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Zahid banks on PAS voter backing to secure 56 BN wins

BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is counting on PAS supporters to vote for Barisan Nasional candidates in constituencies where Perikatan Nasional is not fielding contenders, aiming to boost the coalition's parliamentary tally.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Johor State Election Set for 172 Candidates Across 56 Seats

Malaysia's Election Commission has validated 172 candidates for the upcoming Johor state election. Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan lead with 56 nominees each, while Perikatan Nasional fields 33. The race includes straight fights and multi-candidate contests.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Gerakan Exits Johor State Election to Back PN Coalition

The Malaysian political party Gerakan has decided to withdraw from the upcoming Johor state election, instead channelling its efforts toward supporting other Perikatan Nasional coalition members, according to party election director Oh Tong Keong.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read