Alfian Z.M. Tahir

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Former Interpol chief Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi appointed chairman of UAE AI firm Neurovia

The appointment comes as governments and technology firms in the region accelerate efforts to build domestic AI capabilities

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Higher voter turnout in Johor reflects confidence in BN, not anti-incumbent sentiment, says analyst

The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) academic said the 69% voter turnout, while higher than in the 2022 state election, should not be interprete...

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PN wiped out in Johor, faces uphill battle in Negeri Sembilan, says analyst

Academy Nusantara senior fellow Dr Azmi Hassan said PN’s decision to contest 33 seats but emerge empty-handed underscored the scale of the coalition’s setback.

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DAP emerges as biggest loser in Johor polls after losing Chinese strongholds, says analyst

DAP’s losses were particularly alarming because they came in constituencies long regarded as the party’s traditional strongholds, signalling growing dissatisfac...

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Johor PRN: PAS stays silent on Johor polls outcome, awaits official results

PAS Johor had fielded 11 candidates in the election, with nine of them making their electoral debut.

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PRN Johor: (Unofficial) PH leads in Perling after seat swap with BN

As of 7.23 pm, unofficial results showed PH candidate Alan Tee Boon Tsong leading with 7,085 votes, ahead of BN’s Pannir Selvam Paliksina, who garnered 5,731 vo...

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PRN Johor: BN dominates military vote, secures landslide in Mahkota (unofficial)

Following the completion of early vote counting, BN secured 3,465 military votes, far ahead of Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) 302 votes, while Parti Bersama Malaysia (B...

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Johor polls: BN’s fortress faces test as PH seeks gains and PN fights for survival

BN enters polling day with the strongest momentum among the three major coalitions, driven by its extensive grassroots machinery and longstanding influence in t...

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HashMicro rolls out AI-powered manufacturing platform to help firms tackle rising costs, disruptions

The platform was developed in response to growing challenges faced by manufacturers, including rising operational costs, supply chain uncertainty, labour shorta...

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Malaysia, Thailand resolve fisheries impasse, fast-track market access agreement

The agreement was reached following commitments from ministers overseeing the sector in both countries to ensure the matter was addressed without further delay

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Indian community in Johor urged to judge PH by track record ahead of state polls

Gunaraj said the MADANI government had opened a “new chapter of confidence” among communities, including Indians, through initiatives aimed at strengthening liv...

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Rembau Undang’s office ordered to vacate premises within 24 hours amid adat dispute

A notice issued today by the Rembau district officer was pasted on the gate of Balai Undang Luak Rembau, stating that the occupants were residing in a governmen...