The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
The Pakatan Harapan candidate for Layang-Layang in the Johor state election has committed to tackling street lighting deficiencies, expanding telecommunications infrastructure, controlling wildlife encroachment, and combating oil palm theft within his first 100 days if elected.
Pakatan Harapan candidate Guna Balakrishnan is pushing infrastructure improvements and job creation for Layang-Layang in the Johor state polls, facing two opponents in a closely watched three-way contest.
Abd Mutalip Abd Rahim, the former Layang-Layang representative, has abandoned Umno to join Bersatu, announcing plans to contest the seat under the Perikatan Nasional banner following MCA's allocation of the constituency.