Alfian Z.M. Tahir

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Friends in Putrajaya, rivals in Johor: Election exposes new realities of coalition politics

The situation reflects the challenges of coalition politics, where parties must balance their responsibilities as government partners while competing for electo...

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Low voter turnout emerges as biggest concern for parties ahead of Johor polls

Several sources said turnout has become a recurring topic in internal discussions, particularly in constituencies expected to be decided by narrow margins.

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Digital divide persists in Tamil schools despite Malaysia’s digital push, survey finds

The survey found that 68 per cent of Tamil schools (SJKTs) do not have a Ministry of Education (MOE) computer laboratory, while 56 per cent are not offering for...

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Beyond weddings and festivals: How BIBA is reshaping perceptions of Indian fashion in Malaysia

Known in India for its modern take on traditional silhouettes, BIBA has built its reputation over nearly four decades with collections of kurtas, coordinated se...

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Johor polls turn into personality contest as PH, BN work to sway voters

The final stretch of campaigning has largely revolved around a comparison of leadership styles and track records, particularly between Anwar and Onn Hafiz

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Johor police deploy over 3,500 personnel as early voting gets underway tomorrow

Johor police chief Comm Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said a total of 12,710 Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) voters registered with the Election Commission are eligible f...

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Anwar says anti-graft stance driving rivals’ bid to unseat him, urges Johor voters to back PH

Anwar said his government had refused to tolerate the misuse of public office for personal enrichment, a position he suggested had unsettled certain political q...

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Johor PRN: Former Yayasan Peneraju (YP) CEO campaigns for Bersama

His appearance was further highlighted by Farhan Iqbal, an aide to Bersama co-president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, who posted a photograph of Ibrahim addressing s...

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Anwar urges Johoreans to reject race politics as campaign shifts to governance

The Pakatan Harapan chairman said he hoped to leave behind a legacy of clean, fair and dedicated leadership that served every Malaysian regardless of race.

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Hansard Digital System: Anwar’s favourite word is ‘billion’ and Hadi’s is ‘Islam’

“Billion” appears 1,477 times in Anwar's parliamentary record, followed by “people” (1,378) and “economy” (833).

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Johor polls enter tight, calculated phase amid youth vote focus, shifting alliances

With all 56 seats in play and more than 170 candidates confirmed after nomination day, the race is crowded on paper — but increasingly defined by strategic posi...

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KHIND marks 65th anniversary with first rent-to-own experience store in Semenyih

The launch marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing transformation from its humble beginnings as a small electrical repair shop in Sekinchan, Selangor,...