Malaysia sticks to regulation, not ban, on kids’ social media
Malaysia will maintain a regulatory approach to children's social media use instead of a blanket ban, backed by two Online Safety Act codes.
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Malaysia unmoved by US criticism over Israel entry ban
PM Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia will continue barring Israeli nationals despite objections from US Congress members, defending the policy as a stand against oppression.
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Cop facing rape charge over daughter also denies sexually assaulting another child
A police corporal charged with raping his teenage daughter pleads not guilty to two counts of sexual assault against his 11-year-old daughter.
Crime
Police bust RM27.38 million corporate-front World Cup betting syndicate, 161 arrested
Police dismantle a sophisticated online betting ring hiding behind registered companies, seizing RM27m in World Cup wagers and arresting 161 suspects.
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Sumatra quake triggers tremors across Klang Valley areas
5.7-magnitude quake near Langsa, Indonesia felt in PJ, Kajang, Klang; no tsunami threat to M'sia.
Malaysia
Medicine supply stable, with over 60% of essential drugs holding more than three months’...
Malaysia's medicine supply remains stable, with over 60% of monitored medicines having more than 90 days of stock, while import dependence declines.
Johor State Election
The 2026 Johor state election will elect members of the 16th Johor State Legislative Assembly. It is expected to take place on 11 July 2026.
All 56 seats in the Johor State Legislative Assembly will be contested. The election will determine whether the incumbent Barisan Nasional government under Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi retains power, or whether opposition coalitions such as Pakatan Harapan or Perikatan Nasional can secure a majority.
Johor polls signal shifting voter trends beyond ethnic politics: Analysts
Johor polls highlight voter fluidity as support bases begin to shift
Onn Tak Onn? Johor answers with resounding ‘Yes’
It was difficult to escape the campaign slogan, Onn Tak Onn? which appeared on banners, across social media and at ceramah throughout the state.
Johor poll not a predictor of GE16: Analysts
Johor election result offers hope for BN, but GE16 presents different challenge
Youngest winner and oldest candidate make history in Johor polls
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At 28, Felicia Poh wins Penggaram seat while Samsolbari Jamali, 65, retains Semarang for the sixth term in Johor's 16th state election
55 candidates lose deposits
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A total of 55 candidates lost their deposits after failing to secure one-eighth of the votes in the 16th Johor state election
BN’s Johor landslide signals return of voter confidence: Analyst
BN emerges stronger as Johor voters back state administration
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Lebanon and Israel set for next talks in Italy
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Lebanon and Israel will hold their next US-brokered talks in Italy on August 4 as both sides begin implementing a plan for Israeli withdrawals and Lebanese army deployments.
