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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.
Malaysia's decision to study establishing a national petroleum reserve reflects growing urgency to shield the economy from recurring geopolitical disruptions threatening global energy supply chains, analysts say.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Genron NPO President Yasushi Kudo to discuss bolstering the Asia Leaders Roundtable as a platform for regional dialogue and deepening Malaysia-Japan ties through their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
A 41-year-old former teacher in Singapore has been jailed for two years after being convicted of indecent acts and sexual grooming involving a teenage female student. The abuse included physical contact and inappropriate online communication.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to facilitate resolution of a long-standing land dispute affecting the Orang Asli community in Kampung Sungai Cot, Pahang, by engaging directly with state authorities and indigenous representatives.
Malaysia has formally restated its policy of not recognising Israel to the United States government, with Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan confirming the stance remains unchanged despite pressure from American lawmakers.
Malaysia's parliament has approved legislation strengthening the nation's ability to prosecute child sexual offenders who operate across borders, responding to a 117 per cent surge in cases involving foreign nationals over five years.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called for the immediate public release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, arguing transparency is essential for depositors and the public to understand past governance issues.
A 26-year-old British event manager has been sentenced to six years imprisonment in Hong Kong after being convicted of blackmailing a compatriot for £100,000 using false rape allegations.
Barisan Nasional has firmly rejected speculation about abandoning the Unity Government, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi declaring the coalition's commitment extends until the 15th Parliament concludes.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled the government will soon release the final Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, pending consultation with the Chief Secretary on Cabinet referral procedures.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin is poised to resign as the government tightens its grip on political activities. His departure would mark a significant shift in the country's post-uprising power structure.
Indonesia has deported Palestinian national Abdul Karim Raed Miqdad to Cyprus following an Interpol Red Notice issued by Cypriot authorities. The government clarified Miqdad is a businessman, not an activist, and faces terrorism charges.
Malaysia's communications watchdog has successfully removed over 12,000 deepfake posts since January, with the government implementing new AI labelling requirements and prosecuting fake news offenders.
A 15-year-old Florida plaintiff has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta Platforms just days before a Los Angeles trial was set to begin. The case was one of thousands consolidated in California alleging social media platforms are designed to addict children.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed stringent punishment for exam fraud amid escalating student protests in New Delhi, marking the largest demonstrations against his government in five years.
ABIM has condemned pressure from eight US Congress members regarding Malaysia's Network School investigation, asserting that such interference undermines national sovereignty and fundamental principles of international relations.
The FBI has returned several Indonesian cultural artefacts smuggled into the United States, with Jakarta expressing optimism about deepening bilateral cooperation on cultural repatriation and heritage recovery.
Vietnamese authorities have dismantled a sophisticated operation distributing vapes laced with etomidate, an illegal anaesthetic. The crackdown netted 49 arrests, including four foreigners, and 1,670 contaminated pods across Ho Chi Minh City.