The world needs more Dr Alan Grants
A tribute to Sir Sam Neill and Dr Alan Grant, exploring how humility, knowledge and quiet competence remain vital in an age of AI, social media and noise.
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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.
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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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The world needs more Dr Alan Grants
A tribute to Sir Sam Neill and Dr Alan Grant, exploring how humility, knowledge and quiet competence remain vital in an age of AI, social media and noise.
The world needs more Dr Alan Grants
A tribute to Sir Sam Neill and Dr Alan Grant, exploring how humility, knowledge and quiet competence remain vital in an age of AI, social media and noise.
