Archive - 26 June 2026

Bersama candidates include JB MP's ex-officers; Rafizi aims for a 'miracle'

Bersama candidates include JB MP's ex-officers; Rafizi aims for a 'miracle'

Nik Nazmi says desire for change can propel greenhorns to victory.
SNAPSHOT | Govt urged not to punish migrant workers lacking official papers; hybrid work for civil servants from Aug

SNAPSHOT | Govt urged not to punish migrant workers lacking official papers; hybrid work for civil servants from Aug

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
BN respects leaders' decision to leave party, says Zahid on Puad's exit

BN respects leaders' decision to leave party, says Zahid on Puad's exit

Coalition chair wishes former member all the best.
Beyond sovereignty: How history, grievance and identity shaped Kedah-Penang narrative online

Beyond sovereignty: How history, grievance and identity shaped Kedah-Penang narrative online

Data suggests it is about political narrative built around history.
BN unveils Johor manifesto, makes 63 pledges if returned to power

BN unveils Johor manifesto, makes 63 pledges if returned to power

Commitments built on coalition's record over past four years, says Onn.
Isa Samad fails to get leave to review graft conviction, sentence

Isa Samad fails to get leave to review graft conviction, sentence

Federal Court rules no miscarriage of justice in past proceedings.
SNAPSHOT | Muda pans Nga over allocations for Johor; Anwar pledges to work harder after survey findings

SNAPSHOT | Muda pans Nga over allocations for Johor; Anwar pledges to work harder after survey findings

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Royal audience to formalise Sg Ujong undang installation tomorrow

Royal audience to formalise Sg Ujong undang installation tomorrow

Faris Johari selected as 11th undang of the territory.
Hadi: PAS not mobilising machinery to help Bersatu's campaign in Johor

Hadi: PAS not mobilising machinery to help Bersatu's campaign in Johor

PAS chief also says he doesn't know Bersatu's campaign strategy.
SNAPSHOT | Petronas has enough fuel until August; PRM reverses plans to contest Johor polls

SNAPSHOT | Petronas has enough fuel until August; PRM reverses plans to contest Johor polls

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
PN not serious to form Johor govt, don't 'waste votes' on them, Umno leader urges voters

PN not serious to form Johor govt, don't 'waste votes' on them, Umno leader urges voters

This comes after opposition decided to contest only 33 seats.
COMMENT | This was never about Puad

COMMENT | This was never about Puad

The monarchy's role in governance and politics was never fully resolved.
PAC report on insurance, hospital charges must spur action, govt told

PAC report on insurance, hospital charges must spur action, govt told

Galen Centre urges government to establish an independent statutory Private Healthcare Commission
More than 20pct of M'sian pig farms shuttered in 2024-2025, production dropped 15pct

More than 20pct of M'sian pig farms shuttered in 2024-2025, production dropped 15pct

Supply is now increasingly reliant on imported pork.
Johor polls: PN's seat strategy a boon for BN

Johor polls: PN's seat strategy a boon for BN

It avoids multi-cornered contests in 23 seats, supporters may back BN instead.
Spine surgery: Why it’s no longer something to fear

Spine surgery: Why it’s no longer something to fear

Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras is advancing spine care with minimally invasive procedures that shorten recovery times and help patients regain mobility with confidence.

Venezuela earthquakes leave 188 dead, 1,520 injured

Venezuela earthquakes leave 188 dead, 1,520 injured

Country also recorded 138 aftershocks yesterday, its national assembly president says.
UN agency halts Hormuz evacuation after ship attacked

UN agency halts Hormuz evacuation after ship attacked

A Singapore-flagged ship was reportedly struck by an Iranian drone.
COMMENT | Will govt's refugee registration initiative provide protection?

COMMENT | Will govt's refugee registration initiative provide protection?

While programme is welcomed, it should come with security, access to opportunities.
SNAPSHOT | Govt mulls new law for foreign e-commerce platforms; 340 evacuated in Perak floods

SNAPSHOT | Govt mulls new law for foreign e-commerce platforms; 340 evacuated in Perak floods

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
COMMENT | Fuel subsidies a massive, unsustainable financial burden

COMMENT | Fuel subsidies a massive, unsustainable financial burden

Let people pay market prices, provide grants to the needy.
Behind the narrative: Why 25 Johor BN seats are actually at risk

Behind the narrative: Why 25 Johor BN seats are actually at risk

Data shows BN is headed for a tough fight.
No ‘family dynasty’ in Umno for Puad

No ‘family dynasty’ in Umno for Puad

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.
Johor polls: PN to contest in 33 seats

Johor polls: PN to contest in 33 seats

Bersatu, PAS, MIPP, and Pejuang announce their candidates in four separate events.