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Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (centre) before tabling the 2026 state Budget at the Johor state legislative assembly in the Sultan Ismail Building in Kota Iskandar, Iskandar Puteri, November 13, 2025. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Menteri Besar’s Office

Johor unveils record RM2.55b 2026 Budget, highest in state history

Anwar requested that negotiations on the special grant begin immediately to avoid further delays. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Anwar: Cabinet won’t challenge Sabah’s 40pc federal revenue share, appeal limited to legal reasoning

Lightning is seen during a thunderstorm in this undated file photograph. A man was killed by lightning while returning from a fishing trip with friends at the Teluk Baru Fishermen’s Jetty near Langkawi yesterday. — Bernama pic

Lightning strike kills man returning from fishing trip in Langkawi

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi Onn Hafiz said the state government acknowledges the Regent’s concerns and remains committed to collaborating with federal authorities to find the best solutions. — Bernama pic

Johor MB pledges joint effort with federal govt after Tunku Ismail flags RTS and healthcare issues

An aerial view of the Federal Territory Mosque in Kuala Lumpur. The ‘Duta enclave’ is home to several government offices, including the Tun Razak Hockey Stadium, the Malaysian Institute of Integrity, the National Archives, the Kuala Lumpur Syariah Court, the Inland Revenue Board building, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Academy, and possibly parts of the Federal Territory Mosque. — Picture courtesy of David ST Loh

Semantan Estate loses bid to register Duta Enclave land, govt keeps ownership after apex court rejects appeal

Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim also voiced concern over the state’s healthcare projects, including the delayed completion of Pasir Gudang Hospital, ongoing issues at Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA), and the lagging Hospital Sultanah Aminah 2 (HSA2) project. — Bernama pic

Tunku Ismail criticises federal govt inaction on RTS Link traffic, calls for urgent plan

According to Shaharuddin, among the matters raised by industry representatives and traders were the need to beautify tourist routes, repair non-functional lights, and renew faded paint, in addition to improving facilities such as rest areas and tourism signboards. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Motac urges local authorities to spruce up tourist spots ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026

Meanwhile, MACC Intelligence Division Senior Director Datuk Saiful Ezral Arifin, when contacted by Bernama, confirmed the arrests and said the case is being investigated under Section 17 of the MACC Act 2009. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

MACC arrests 11 over alleged bribes in foreign worker programme

BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the coalition welcomes the decision, which demonstrates the government’s commitment to respecting the rights of the people of Sabah as guaranteed by the Federal Constitution. — Bernama file pic

BN hails federal govt’s move not to appeal Sabah special grant ruling, says Ahmad Zahid

Yesterday, it was reported that 13 individuals, including a woman, were remanded for four days for allegedly participating in an illegal assembly in front of the Istana Negeri in Kubang Kerian on Tuesday. — Reuters pic

Thirteen people in police custody till Saturday for allegedly gathering to hand over old items in front of Kelantan palace

The Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament is scheduled to run for 35 days until Dec 4. — Bernama file pic

In Dewan Rakyat today: Sabah special grant decision in focus

The Attorney General’s Chambers said the decision was made as there was no solid evidence so far directly linking him to the death of a 31-year-old Taiwanese female influencer. — Picture from Instagram/namewee

‘No solid evidence linking him to Taiwanese influencer’s death’: Namewee will be released on police bail, says AGC

Jordan said he has decided to contest as an independent candidate in the Tulid district, where he will face STAR’s Datuk Baritus Gungkit @ Evaristus and PKR’s Datin Rufinah Pengeran. — Pic courtesy The Borneo Post

STAR Youth chief quits after being dropped from Sabah polls, to run as independent

Malaysia’s central bank has tightened its complaint rules to make banks more accountable to customers. — Reuters pic

Lost credit card or billing dispute? Here’s how BNM’s new rules make it easier to get help

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim looks to fill key vacancies and signal a renewed focus on governance soon. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

New faces, same focus? Analysts predict Cabinet shake-up in Dec after Sabah polls to reset unity or test it

Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) president Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan Jeffrey said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent response on the 40 per cent special grant entitlement reflected “arrogance and confusion” over the state’s constitutional rights. — Picture by Julia Chan

Jeffrey Kitingan slams AGC for confusing Sabahans on 40pc constitutional grant