The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia's historical sites to serve primarily as educational platforms rather than tourist destinations, emphasizing the need to teach younger generations about independence, national unity, and the true costs of colonial rule.
Saiful Nizam Samat is the Pakatan Harapan (PKR) candidate for the Endau 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.
Mohamad Shafwan Ani is the Pakatan Harapan (DAP) candidate for the Bukit Permai 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.
After a strong run in 2025, where is the Malaysian ringgit heading in 2026? Here is a plain-language look at recent movements and analyst forecasts.
Live coverage of the Bentayan 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 Mahkota seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
SMK Seri Mulia in Kuala Lumpur has received RM300,000 in parliamentary funding for facility upgrades and enhanced student safety measures, with priority given to installing safety grills and addressing mental health concerns.
Political scientists and public figures are urging the government to release the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report without delay, citing the need to restore public trust and protect the institution's depositors.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reaffirmed the Unity Government's commitment to remaining intact through the end of the current term, stating that the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election will not affect federal-level cooperation.
Senior government advisor Tengku Zafrul says voter support for the Pakatan Harapan candidate in Kuala Pilah is exceptionally strong, underpinned by effective local representation and solid state economic performance.
Amanah vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa has urged the government to release the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, saying transparency will clarify accountability and restore depositor confidence in the institution.
UMNO Information Chief Azalina Othman Said has rebuked Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Mohd Nor's remarks about ethnic belonging in Malaysia, warning that such rhetoric risks portraying citizens of Chinese and Indian descent as having divided loyalties.
Pakatan Harapan's Fahmi Fadzil has criticised Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor for inflammatory remarks on racial issues, characterising them as emblematic of PAS's pattern of exploiting communal sensitivities to fracture society.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged all political parties contesting Negeri Sembilan's state election to avoid race, religion, and personal attacks in their campaigns, emphasizing policy-focused debate instead.
Malaysia's Defence Minister has reaffirmed the country's unwavering stance on expelling Israeli nationals, maintaining this reflects longstanding policy. The government faces pressure from US lawmakers over the issue.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has given Malaysia's relevant government agencies one month to streamline foreign worker hiring procedures, with particular focus on the restaurant industry facing acute labour shortages.
Exiled Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has pledged to return and face trial despite a death sentence conviction, insisting the charges over a deadly 2024 student crackdown are politically driven.
