The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
With polling day approaching, Pakatan Harapan focuses on policy solutions addressing cost of living and housing, while Barisan Nasional leverages high-profile returnees Hishammuddin and Khairy to energise its campaign machine.
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Malaysian child rights organisations have issued a joint statement opposing the use of children in political campaigning, citing examples from the Negeri Sembilan state election and international child protection standards.
Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has urged all political parties to conduct campaigns with integrity and full adherence to election laws during the 16th state election, citing a mature democracy's need for civilised discourse.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Johor state election candidates to cease leveraging Datuk Seri Najib Razak's imprisonment for political gain, arguing the focus should shift to economic management and public welfare instead.