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Pakatan leaders say N. Sembilan snap election could come anytime
SEREMBAN, May 7 — After weeks of political uncertainty in Negeri Sembilan, the Pakatan Harapan top leadership has urged supporters and residents to brace for a possible snap election, as its relationship with the state’s Umno chapter remains strained. Menteri
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Fahmi: Aminuddin remains Negeri Sembilan MB after Umno, Pakatan leaders resolve dispute
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said today the dispute surrounding the Negeri Sembilan government has been resolved following a meeting between the top leadership of Umno and Pakatan Harapan yesterday. Fahmi said the state government
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Works Ministry rolls out EV charging system guidelines, first of its kind in Malaysia, says Ahmad Maslan
SEREMBAN, May 6 — The Ministry of Works (KKR) launched the Design and Installation Guidelines for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems in conjunction with the 2026 Senior Officers’ Conference (SOC) of the Public Works Department (JKR). Its deputy minister, Datuk
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Johor to trial Jalan Skudai contraflow lane ahead of RTS Link launch in 2027
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 5 — A contraflow lane will be implemented along the Senai-Johor Bahru corridor, particularly Jalan Skudai, to address critical traffic congestion following the commencement of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link operations expected next year.
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MCMC calls for public support after 10 ICT projects shortlisted for WSIS Prizes 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — A total of 10 information and communications technology (ICT) projects under the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have been shortlisted for the prestigious World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026. In a
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Tabung Haji system ensures Haj eligibility based on quota and queue, not higher payments, says licensed operator
MECCA, May 6 — The queue system and quota allocation are the main criteria used by Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) to determine Malaysian pilgrims’ eligibility, with no influence from financial capacity or higher package payments. Licensed Haj operators (PJH) operations
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Johor draws RM10b in potential investments after Shanghai trip, says exco
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 6 — Johor has attracted strong interest from 36 international investors, with potential initial investment commitments worth about RM10 billion, state investment, trade, consumer affairs and human resources committee chairman Lee Ting Han said today. Speaking during
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Anwar to lead Malaysian delegation to Cebu for 48th Asean Summit
CEBU (Philippines), May 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be leading the Malaysian delegation to the 48th Asean Summit and Related Meetings here, from May 7 to 8. Malaysian ambassador to the Philippines Datuk Abdul Malik Melvin
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King departs for Moscow at Putin’s invitation for Victory Day events
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has departed for Moscow at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin ahead of Russia’s Victory Day celebrations on May 9. According to a Facebook post by the King,
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MACC eyes recovery of remaining 1MDB-linked artworks by year-end
PUTRAJAYA, May 6 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is seeking to recover seven more high-value artworks bought using siphoned 1MDB funds by the end of the year. Outgoing MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki said the recovered assets would first
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