Malaysian politics

The real story of the Johor polls: A tussle over Malaysia’s revenue pie

Flags of the Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional blocs lining a street in Johor ahead of the state’s July 11 polls.

Does a BN vote mean freedom for Najib? His son’s remark may turn Johor polls into a referendum

Nazifuddin Najib (middle, in vest) with BN grassroots campaigners during a dialogue session in Kluang, July 2.

Johor polls: No plans to contact S’pore PM over Malaysian voters working across Causeway, says Anwar

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he does not intend to contact Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong regarding voting arrangements or elections in Malaysia.

Malaysia’s political pacts want a shot at Johor polls. These rebels aren’t making it easy for them

Malaysia’s main political coalitions found themselves facing attacks from within instead amid campaigning for Johor election.

Johor’s royal row dominates headlines, but voters’ minds remain elsewhere

The war of words between the Johor royal family and the administration of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has barely registered with many Johor voters ahead of the July 11 state polls.

No composer, no singer, no studio – just AI behind Johor’s election campaign songs

The Johor state election is becoming Malaysia’s biggest test bed yet for the use of generative AI in political campaigning.

Johor goes to the polls: The coalitions, the conflicts, and what to watch

Supporters gather for Barisan Nasional (BN)’s candidate announcement at Johor UMNO Liaison headquarters on June 24.

PAS call to back Barisan Nasional in Johor state polls could backfire, say analysts

A scene outside the Johor UMNO Liaison Headquarters on June 24. UMNO is the main party under the Barisan Nasional coalition, which is contesting all 56 seats in the upcoming Johor state election.

Malaysia vows smooth borders for Johor polls – here’s what voters in Singapore need to do

There will be 56 seats contested in the state legislative assembly of Malaysia’s southern state, with 2.7 million eligible voters in the Johor electorate.

Malaysia civil servants to get hybrid working days twice a week

The Malaysian Cabinet has agreed to implement hybrid working days as the new norm for the civil service with effect from Aug 1.

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