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Malaysia's government is developing comprehensive guidelines to guarantee that children lacking citizenship documents can access education and state development programs. Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof announced the initiative while addressing undocumented children in Sarawak, where some...

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has endorsed commitments from Cambodia and Thailand to pursue diplomatic solutions for implementing the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord and restoring stability along their contested frontier. The leaders of both nations have pledged to remove heavy military...

Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected speculation about a covert alliance between his coalition and Warisan to establish a post-election government in Sabah. The deputy prime minister told journalists he has held no discussions with Warisan leader Shafie Apdal regarding such...

Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad Alamin will compete against eight other candidates for the Bongawan state seat in Sabah's upcoming election, including current assemblyman Daud Yusof from Parti Warisan and political veteran Anifah Aman representing Gabungan Rakyat Sabah. The Kimanis parliamentary...

Two politicians who previously served as Sabah chief ministers are seeking reelection among 596 candidates competing for 73 seats in the state assembly. Warisan president Mohd Shafie Apdal will contest a four-way race to retain Senallang, where he secured victories with majorities exceeding...

The RTS Link project connecting Johor Bahru and Singapore has reached a significant operational milestone with the arrival of Train Set 02 at Wadi Hana Depot for testing and commissioning. The four-car train completed a 541-kilometer journey from the CRRC Rolling Stock Centre in Batu Gajah...

The upcoming Sabah state election has revealed contrasting reactions among politicians who were not selected as candidates, testing both party loyalty and individual maturity. Abu Bakar Gapar demonstrated composure after Gabungan Rakyat Sabah declined to nominate him for the Lamag seat, urging...

A historic field of 596 candidates representing 24 political parties will compete in Sabah's 17th state election across 73 constituencies, according to Election Commission chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun. The nomination process concluded at 25 centers throughout the state, confirming the...

Sarawak will convert all former logging routes linking longhouses and villages into public roads free of charge, according to Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. A special task force led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who oversees infrastructure and port development, will...

Tulid has emerged as the most fiercely contested constituency in the Sabah state election, with 14 candidates confirmed for the ballot after nominations concluded. Eight political parties fielded representatives, including Pakatan Harapan's Rufinah Pengeran and incumbent Star's Flovia Ng's...

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that federal and state officials will commence technical discussions regarding Sabah's 40 percent revenue entitlement claim under the Malaysia Agreement 1963. Treasury secretary-general Johan Mahmood Merican will meet with Sabah state secretary Safar Untong...

Malaysian authorities have issued guidance calling on digital platform users to maintain civility and accountability when posting election-related material. The communications regulator stressed that political discourse should avoid inflammatory language and content that threatens public...

DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook rejected accusations that his party made an abrupt choice to enter the Kemabong electoral race, which will feature three-way competition among DAP, Barisan Nasional and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah. Loke explained that preliminary arrangements with BN allocated...

A powerful windstorm tore through residential areas in Sendayan, causing extensive damage to 11 properties across three neighborhoods. Civil servant Muhammad Sallehin Mohd Din reported financial losses approaching RM10,000 after winds ripped away his awning and rainwater destroyed electrical...

Hazem Mubarak Musa rejected suggestions that family connections motivated his entry into the Sungai Manila electoral contest, stating that personal political interests and community development goals drove his decision to seek office. The first-time candidate emphasized that years of grassroots...

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim touched down at Kota Kinabalu International Airport to launch campaign activities for the 17th Sabah State Election across a packed schedule spanning multiple constituencies. His agenda includes youth engagement sessions at the International Technology and Commercial...

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has issued a public appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of Segambut Bersatu deputy chief Adam Radlan Adam Muhammad, who is wanted to assist with an ongoing investigation. Authorities identified his last known residence as an address in Sri...

Two constituencies within the Kota Kinabalu parliamentary area will elect fresh representatives after incumbents declined to seek reelection. Phoong Jin Zhe, who has served Luyang since 2018, has shifted his campaign to Likas under Pakatan Harapan following the party's decision not to renominate...

Gabungan Rakyat Sabah leadership has issued a warning about expelling members who run as independent candidates during the state election, according to coalition chairman Hajiji Noor. The caretaker chief minister stated that while contests among friendly parties remain acceptable, any PGRS or...

Sarawak will introduce a phased prohibition on vape products following cabinet approval, with the decision driven by escalating usage rates, particularly among teenagers. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Fatimah Abdullah announced the measure during a drug...