The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
Muda party president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz has questioned the government's decision to announce a RM216 million allocation, suggesting such major spending announcements are strategically timed with electoral cycles.
Amir Fiqri, a special officer to Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, will contest the Maharani seat in Johor as one of four Muda candidates in the state election.
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The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance has named four candidates for the upcoming Johor state election, including party secretary-general Ainie Haziqah Shafii and regional leaders, signalling an expanded presence in the state.