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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.
Monday's defining political event: PM Anwar Ibrahim personally chairs the Pakatan Harapan candidate announcement for the Johor PRN Ke-16 at Padang Bukit Gambir.
Tonight marks a new chapter in Johor's democratic story as PM Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan formally introduces its candidates for the 16th state election.
Permodalan Nasional Bhd has introduced an MSRI model that integrates Maqasid al-Syariah principles with ESG frameworks, advancing Malaysia's Islamic finance landscape while promoting investments aligned with both financial returns and social values.
The Election Commission has distributed 13,263 postal ballot papers to eligible voters for Negeri Sembilan's state election on August 1, with representatives from all contesting parties present during the issuance process.
The European Union imposed a €550 million fine on AliExpress for inadequate efforts to prevent illegal and counterfeit products from being sold on its platform, marking the third penalty under the Digital Services Act.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, declaring his work complete after leading Labour to a landslide 2024 election victory. Andy Burnham is positioned to become the next premier.
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, acting as Pakatan Harapan's election director, visited Bernama's Negeri Sembilan bureau on July 20 to review the news agency's election coverage operations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the Retirement Fund (KWAP) performance, highlighting its RM12.9 billion net profit and 8.5% compound annual growth rate. He acknowledged investment losses while contextualising KWAP's broader strategy.
As interest in stamp collecting wanes globally, Malaysian researchers race to preserve rare North Borneo stamps from 1883–1963, which document Sabah's transformation and remain increasingly difficult to locate.
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has praised Kuala Lumpur City Hall workers for their cleanup efforts at Dataran Merdeka following a FIFA World Cup final screening, while emphasizing that keeping public spaces clean is a shared responsibility that cannot rest solely with public servants.
George Russell's Formula 1 championship dream took a severe blow at the Belgian Grand Prix after his retirement from the race and a collision with Lewis Hamilton. The Mercedes driver has fallen 50 points behind teenage teammate Kimi Antonelli.
The Negeri Sembilan Pakatan Harapan chairman has moved to quell speculation about leadership rifts within the coalition ahead of the state election, insisting that party machinery remains unified in its drive to retain seats across the Port Dickson constituency.
Spain's World Cup-winning squad will arrive in Madrid on Monday for celebrations including a Royal Palace reception and open-top bus parade through the capital, with hundreds of thousands of fans anticipated.
Sabah has received RM600 million of a RM1.5 billion interim special grant and is pressing for the remaining RM900 million to arrive before year-end, while asserting its constitutional right to the full 40 per cent revenue entitlement.
An Indian tourist has been sentenced to two years, two months and two weeks' jail for stealing a S$200,000 diamond from a Chinatown jewellery store. He and an accomplice executed a sophisticated swap using a fake stone before attempting to flee Singapore.
Magnet Forensics has filed a federal lawsuit against a former contractor and rival firm Paradigm Shift Technology, alleging theft of trade secrets involving an iPhone hacking vulnerability affecting Apple's A12 and A13 chips.
Perlis Immigration has commenced issuing the new Malaysian International Passport, featuring 94 security enhancements. The upgraded travel document launched nationwide on July 1 after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's June 30 announcement.
A police station chief in Kelantan has been remanded for seven days while the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigates allegations of a RM500 bribe. The development raises fresh concerns about integrity within law enforcement.