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Company Director Claims Coercion in Bersatu Donation Case

A company director testified in the High Court that he would never have donated to Bersatu without pressure from a politically connected businessman, claiming he was asked to contribute RM19.5 million tied to a Jana Wibawa development project.

By Rajesh Kumar · · 4 min read

BN Will Lead in PN Alliance, Assures Tok Mat

Barisan Nasional's deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has moved to reassure voters that BN will maintain control in its alliance arrangement with Perikatan Nasional, rejecting worries about PAS gaining excessive influence.

By Rajesh Kumar · · 3 min read

Malaysia Must Be Home, Not Waystation, Azalina Tells PN

Umno information chief Azalina Othman Said has reaffirmed that Malaysia functions as a permanent homeland for all citizens, reminding PN election director Sanusi Nor of constitutional guarantees regardless of ancestry.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

BN Defends Manifesto Originality Against Copying Claims

Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has firmly rejected accusations that the coalition's election manifesto copies rival parties' proposals, insisting the document represents original thinking and enhanced policy direction for Malaysia.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Political Leaders Must Unite, Not Divide, Anwar Tells Youth

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to select political leaders capable of uniting the country rather than sowing division, calling on Generation Z to reject the old politics of fear and hatred in favour of reform and good governance.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Linggi race a toss-up, admits Aminuddin as Negri Sembilan campaign heats up

Caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has conceded that his bid to retain the Linggi seat in the upcoming Negri Sembilan state election will be fiercely contested, describing his prospects as evenly balanced despite the constituency's historical ties to Barisan Nasional.

By Rajesh Kumar · · 4 min read

Negeri Sembilan Nomination Day Proceeds Under Ideal Conditions

Negeri Sembilan's 16th state election nominations commenced smoothly across the state under clear skies, with Election Commission officials overseeing proceedings at eight centres as political parties formally entered candidates for the August 1 polls.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Muhyiddin Rejects Annuar's Claims Over Bersatu-PN Separation

Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has publicly contradicted Pengurusan Seberang Setia leader Annuar Musa's narrative regarding Bersatu's separation from Perikatan Nasional, disputing claims the party voluntarily withdrew from the coalition.

By Rajesh Kumar · · 4 min read

Hannah Yeoh Calls for Strong Voter Turnout in Pekan Nanas Ballot

DAP deputy secretary-general Hannah Yeoh has urged Pekan Nanas voters to back Pakatan Harapan and cast their ballots in the upcoming state election, stressing that strong turnout will determine the coalition's chances against incumbent Barisan Nasional.

By Aisyah Razak · · 5 min read

Anwar Extends Birthday Greetings To Mahathir On His 101st

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has sent birthday greetings to former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on his 101st birthday, wishing him continued health and blessings as the nation's longest-serving leader marks another milestone.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Anwar's Johor Campaign Trail Energises PH Push Ahead of Poll

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's active participation in Pakatan Harapan's Johor campaign has generated significant grassroots enthusiasm, according to party communications officials, with voters showing strong interest ahead of Saturday's state election.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Elections Cannot Be Used To Free Prisoners, Says Azalina

UMNO information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has firmly stated that election outcomes cannot be weaponised to secure the release of imprisoned individuals, emphasising that only the Yang di-Pertuan Agong holds pardoning authority.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

BMW Used by PM Anwar is Existing Government Asset, JPM Clarifies

Malaysia's Prime Minister's Department has confirmed that the BMW recently used by PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is an existing government asset, not a newly purchased vehicle, deployed temporarily for security reasons during maintenance of his regular official car.

By Aisyah Razak · · 3 min read

Rafizi Jibes at Puad Over 'Portfolio Switch' After Anwar Embrace

Bersama leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has mocked Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi over an apparent political realignment, joking that the latter has switched his 'portfolio' from Umno to PKR following a public embrace with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

By Rajesh Kumar · · 3 min read

PH Defends Manifesto Timing as Campaign Intensifies in Johor

Pakatan Harapan communications director Fahmi Fadzil has defended the coalition's decision to launch its Johor manifesto during the second week of campaigning, dismissing claims the delay weakened their electoral position against Barisan Nasional.

By Aisyah Razak · · 5 min read

Teo Urges End to Campaign Vandalism in Johor Election Race

Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching has called for an end to campaign sabotage, citing multiple incidents of vandalism targeting Pakatan Harapan materials across several constituencies in the run-up to the state election on July 11.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Johor State Election: Momentum Shifts as Voters Show Signs of Fatigue

Barisan Nasional leadership activated damage control measures in the Johor state election campaign after early polling predictions suggested the ruling coalition could secure only 35 of 56 seats. Meanwhile, opposition coalitions face mounting pressure from voter fatigue and shifting sentiment.

By Aisyah Razak · · 5 min read

Checks and Balances Hinge on Johor Poll Success, Says Loke

Pakatan Harapan's performance in Johor's July 11 election will be critical for maintaining democratic checks and balances, according to DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, who warns against single-coalition political hegemony.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

BN's Johor Campaign Vibrant and Active, Says Zahid

BN chairman Ahmad Zahid has rejected criticism that the coalition's campaign for Johor's July 11 election lacks vigour, asserting the machinery is actively engaged across all 56 contested seats.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

Sabotage Attempts Won't Derail PH's Johor Campaign, Says Fuziah

Pakatan Harapan has brushed off minor sabotage incidents in its Johor state election campaign, with PKR secretary-general Datuk Fuziah Salleh asserting that poster damage and flag burning have not hindered the ruling coalition's momentum ahead of July 11 polling.

By Aisyah Razak · · 4 min read

PAS Targets Ambitious 11-Seat Haul in Johor Comeback Bid

PAS is pursuing an aggressive expansion in Johor, targeting 11 state seats after capturing just one in the 2022 election. The move signals the Islamic party's determination to strengthen opposition presence in the peninsula's southern stronghold.

By Aisyah Razak · · 3 min read