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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 has acknowledged operating under significantly elevated threat conditions, with President Donald Trump having survived three assassination attempts over two years and facing alleged Iranian plots.
Sabah plans to cut its non-revenue water rate from 59.6 per cent to 45 per cent by 2030, with integrated programmes targeting pipeline upgrades and leak detection across 30 districts.
Malaysia's Chief Secretary has instructed urgent action to resolve critical service shortcomings at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, including extended waiting periods and clinical delivery challenges.
New Wallabies coach Les Kiss has signalled a more flexible approach to selecting overseas-based players, departing from predecessor Joe Schmidt's conservative stance. Kiss believes international talent could enhance Australia's World Cup prospects.
AAK has been recognised by the Malaysian Book of Records for operating the nation's largest belt press system dewatering plant in Sungai Dua, Penang. The facility processes 10 million litres of water treatment residuals daily and converts sludge into eco-friendly construction materials.
Kedah authorities have dismantled a sophisticated romance fraud operation run by foreign nationals targeting Japanese citizens. Seven suspects were arrested in raids on call centres in the state.
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has pledged the government's backing for academic freedom and intellectual engagement in Malaysia's universities, emphasising the importance of respectful dialogue in a diverse society.
The president of Pertubuhan Rungus Bersatu Sabah has entered a not guilty plea to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission charges involving alleged misappropriation of RM2 million in cultural development funds.
As Negeri Sembilan enters its state election campaign, voters are signalling they want leaders who are genuinely accessible and capable of delivering tangible improvements to daily life, particularly on cost of living and rural development.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and eight other states, with the alert in effect until 3 pm.
Four major ride-hailing and taxi platforms in Singapore will maintain additional driver fees until September 30, citing continued pressure from elevated fuel costs and rising operational expenses affecting their driver networks.
Sections of BESRAYA and NPE expressways will shut down overnight from August 1-2 for the IJM Allianz Duo Highway Challenge 2026 running event. Motorists are urged to use alternative routes.
A two-year-old girl died after being hit by a fertiliser lorry driven by her grandfather in Gurun, Kedah. Police are investigating how the child came to be struck without being noticed.
A wooden structure from a construction site fell onto railway tracks near Batang Benar on July 23, damaging the overhead power system and forcing KTM Komuter and ETS to suspend services between Seremban and Bangi stations.
Guardian Malaysia has unveiled a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of perimenopause, a condition affecting an estimated 3.59 million Malaysian women aged 35-49. The initiative includes educational resources and dedicated product sections in stores.
Sabah's government has successfully reduced container congestion at Sepanggar Port through new charging mechanisms, removing 103 containers that languished for over three weeks. The initiative reflects broader port management reforms across Malaysia.
An estimated 1.4 million Palestinians in Gaza are projected to experience acute food insecurity through December 2026, with conditions deteriorating despite humanitarian efforts since the October 2025 ceasefire.
Cultural figure Raja Ahmad Aminullah has published a collection of personal letters exchanged with Malaysia's prominent figures, offering historical and social insights into the nation's development over the past quarter-century.