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Datuk Dr. Mohd. Puad Zarkashi resigned from UMNO today, alleging that Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi personally told him the Johor Royal Palace ordered the June 1 state assembly dissolution — raising serious constitutional questions just two days before nomination day.
The US Secret Service is operating under heightened alert conditions to protect President Donald Trump and other dignitaries, following multiple assassination attempts against the president over the past two years.
Sabah plans to reduce non-revenue water losses from 59.6 per cent to 45 per cent by 2030, implementing comprehensive initiatives including pipeline replacement, meter upgrades, and active leak detection across the state.
Malaysia's Chief Secretary to the Government has ordered urgent action to resolve service problems at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, following complaints about long waiting times and staffing challenges.
Australia's new rugby coach Les Kiss has signalled he will consider selecting overseas-based players for the Wallabies if it strengthens their World Cup prospects, departing from predecessor Joe Schmidt's more cautious approach.
Alam Aliran Kualiti has secured Malaysian Book of Records recognition for operating the country's largest belt press dewatering system at its Sungai Dua facility in Penang, which processes 10 million litres of water treatment residuals daily.
Kedah police have shut down a well-organised online romance scam operation targeting Japanese nationals, resulting in the arrest of seven foreign suspects in Alor Setar.
The president of Pertubuhan Rungus Bersatu Sabah has entered a not guilty plea in relation to corruption allegations tied to a RM2 million cultural heritage initiative, signalling the beginning of contested legal proceedings.
Negeri Sembilan voters are prioritizing leaders who are accessible and can deliver practical solutions, with cost of living and rural development emerging as top concerns in the state election campaign.
Malaysia's meteorological authority has cautioned residents across the Klang Valley and multiple states to prepare for intense thunderstorms, torrential downpours, and gusty winds persisting until mid-afternoon.
Singapore's major ride-hailing and taxi platforms will maintain additional driver fees until September 30, citing persistent high operating costs. The surcharges help drivers manage fuel price pressures following geopolitical tensions.
Two major Kuala Lumpur expressways will undergo temporary closures overnight on August 1-2 to accommodate the IJM Allianz Duo Highway Challenge 2026 running event, with authorities urging commuters to use alternative routes.
A two-year-old girl died after being struck by a fertiliser lorry driven by her grandfather while reversing near his home in Gurun, Kedah, on Wednesday morning.
A wooden structure from a construction site fell onto railway tracks near Batang Benar on July 23, disrupting KTM Komuter and ETS services. KTMB blamed contractor non-compliance with safety procedures and has deployed shuttle buses for affected passengers.
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has reaffirmed the government's dedication to protecting academic freedom and fostering scholarly debate across the nation's universities, emphasising the importance of respectful dialogue in a multicultural society.
Guardian Malaysia has launched a nationwide awareness initiative addressing perimenopause, a life stage affecting an estimated 3.59 million women aged 35-49, with dedicated resources and expert support now available.
Sabah has resolved an accumulation of idle containers at Sepanggar Port through revised fee structures, clearing 103 units that sat abandoned for over three weeks.
An estimated 1.4 million people in Gaza are projected to experience acute food insecurity through the end of 2026, according to a new UN analysis, as humanitarian assistance declines due to funding shortages.
Cultural figure Raja Ahmad Aminullah has published 'Sepucuk Surat Sebuah Episod', a collection of personal letters exchanged with Malaysia's prominent figures. Launched by the National Book Council, the 169-page work documents observations and interactions spanning 25 years of Malaysian social and cultural history.