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Datuk Dr. Mohd. Puad Zarkashi resigned from UMNO today, alleging that Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi personally told him the Johor Royal Palace ordered the June 1 state assembly dissolution — raising serious constitutional questions just two days before nomination day.
Thailand's Airport Rail Link between Bangkok and Suvarnabhumi Airport resumed full service on Wednesday evening after a technical fault disrupted operations throughout the day. Engineers fixed a faulty track switch at a maintenance depot.
Pakatan Harapan has firmly rejected the notion that a single political group can exclusively claim to represent Malaysia's Malay-Muslim community, arguing such divisive messaging contradicts the nation's multicultural identity.
Malaysia's Islamic development authority JAKIM is embedding Maqasid Syariah principles into governance structures, establishing an expert committee to develop a national index guiding policy and integrity standards.
A Hong Kong kindergarten clerk is pursuing HK$8.4 million in damages after a taxi struck her during a 2019 protest in Sham Shui Po. She claims the driver failed to brake or sound his horn before mounting the pavement.
A 45-year-old physical education teacher in Singapore has admitted to sexually abusing a student aged 14-15, after grooming her online and meeting her at hotels. He faces sentencing next month on multiple charges.
Negeri Sembilan's Pakatan Harapan government has rejected allegations of inaction regarding encroachment on state land in several Seremban villages, citing concrete steps taken before the state assembly's dissolution.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has identified quality education, comprehensive welfare support, and employment opportunities as essential pillars for empowering Malaysia's Indian community, calling for grassroots engagement.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has sent encouragement to Malaysia's athletes competing at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, urging them to compete with determination while embodying values of discipline and sportsmanship.
Malaysia's government is launching a coordinated enforcement operation against non-compliant electrical products sold through online platforms and physical stores. Multiple agencies will target 34 categories of appliances that lack proper safety certification.
Malaysia's top police official warns that extremist groups are abandoning traditional methods to recruit through online gaming platforms and social media, requiring law enforcement to adopt more proactive counter-terrorism strategies.
AirBorneo Airways has warned passengers against purchasing tickets through third-party websites, citing cases of unauthorised reselling, inflated prices, and hidden fees. The airline recommends booking directly through official channels.
Melaka has been awarded RM9.801 million under the Ecological Fiscal Transfer initiative for biodiversity conservation in 2026, with the first tranche disbursed in February and the remainder distributed in July.
Malaysia's agricultural TVET employment rate has improved to 76% in 2024 from 61% six years earlier, though it remains well below the national TVET average of 95%, revealing persistent challenges in youth engagement with farming.
A Columbia University scholar has defended Malaysia's longstanding refusal to establish diplomatic relations with Israel as a principled stance against genocide rather than antisemitism, backing the government's recent deportation of Israeli nationals.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged the government to publicly release the final Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, emphasizing transparency principles and public accountability.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has met with The Genron NPO President Yasushi Kudo to advance discussions on the Asia Leaders Roundtable and deepen Malaysia's strategic partnership with Japan.
A 41-year-old former design and technology teacher in Singapore has been sentenced to two years in jail for performing indecent acts on and sexually grooming an underage female student between 2022 and 2023.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has begun formal interviews with 10 senior officials regarding KWAP's RM200 million investment loss in Indonesian aquaculture technology company eFishery, citing possible fraud and governance failures.