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Johor polls enter second week with Pakatan stressing daily issues, BN leveraging party network
JOHOR BAHRU, July 6 — Campaigning for the 16th Johor State Election, now in its second week, has seen the two main political coalitions intensify their groundwork to reach out to the voters, with each banking on its own unique
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Examinations Board says Year 4 Learning Matrix data meant for intervention, not competition
PUTRAJAYA, July 6 — The Year 4 Learning Matrix 2026, scheduled to be held from October 6 to 8, will be used to identify pupils’ learning needs and facilitate early intervention, and not to compare achievements between pupils or schools,
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Tengku Zafrul testifies in Muhyiddin’s RM225m Jana Wibawa corruption trial
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Former Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz testified today in the High Court in Kuala Lumpur during the corruption and money laundering trial of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Tengku Zafrul, 53, the prosecution’s
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Mohamad Hasan hints BN could shake up ‘traditional seats’ for Negeri Sembilan polls
SEREMBAN, July 5 — Barisan Nasional (BN) is likely to make changes by no longer retaining “traditional seats” in the division of constituencies contested by the coalition in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad
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Fahmi: Johor among priorities as MCMC moves to improve internet coverage with shared networks
BATU PAHAT, July 5 — The Communications Ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), plans to expand the implementation of the Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) nationwide to improve connectivity in areas with limited internet coverage. Communications Minister Datuk
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Anwar: DAP never disputes Malay rights and supports a government for all races
MUAR, July 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that DAP has never disputed the rights of the Malays, thus refuting the narrative of certain quarters who are trying to portray the party as a racist organisation. Anwar,
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MOHE: International students form 12.6pc of IPT enrolment and do not reduce opportunities for Malaysians
PUTRAJAYA, July 5 — International students make up only 12.6 per cent of total enrolment in public and private higher education institutions (IPTs) in Malaysia as of December 31, 2025, according to the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). Data from
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MOF: Nearly 200,000 pickup and 4WD owners receive additional 100 litres under BUDI Diesel
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — Nearly 200,000 Malaysians who own diesel pickup trucks and 4WD vehicles have been approved for an additional 100 litres of subsidised diesel per month under the BUDI Madani Diesel programme, raising their monthly eligibility to
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Johor campaign billboards torn down in Bukit Batu, Pakatan hopeful Arthur Chiong cries sabotage
KULAI, July 5 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Bukit Batu state constituency Arthur Chiong Sen Sern expressed regret over the actions of irresponsible parties who committed sabotage and treacherous acts against his campaign materials. He revealed that his
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Youth must choose leaders who secure their future, not race politics, says Anwar
MUAR, July 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on young people to reject divisive race-based politics and instead use the upcoming Johor state election to elect leaders committed to safeguarding their future. Anwar, who is also
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