Alfian Z.M. Tahir

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BN’s 11 unnamed seats fuel speculation of PN pact in Negeri Sembilan polls

The seats, currently held by PKR, DAP, Bersatu and PAS, are believed to be part of discussions between BN and PN as both coalitions explore possible cooperation...

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Plenitude unveils 712-unit serviced apartment project in Johor Bahru’s Taman Desa Tebrau

Tebrau has emerged as one of Johor Bahru’s key residential and commercial corridors, supported by established amenities and access routes connecting the area to...

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Altantuya family’s appeal bid over RM1.4 million damages to be heard in October

The family is seeking leave to appeal against the Court of Appeal’s ruling in January, which reduced the compensation from RM5 million to RM1.4 million

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Authentication without passwords could help curb digital scams, says VIDA

Traditional authentication methods are becoming more vulnerable as criminals shift their focus towards compromising users’ devices to gain access to banking acc...

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Altantuya case is about truth, accountability, not compensation, says former Mongolian PM

In the first of a three part exclusive, former Mongolian prime minister Gombojav Zandanshatar says the case remained deeply significant in Mongolia as Altantuya...

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Transparency, not silence, is how institutions earn trust, says former Mongolian PM

Examining difficult questions through lawful and independent processes should not be viewed as an attack on institutions, but as a way to strengthen public conf...

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Mongolia steps up support for Altantuya family after nearly two decades of legal battle

The former leader said Mongolia’s involvement was based on concern for one of its citizens and should not be viewed as a challenge to Malaysia’s sovereignty.

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DAP withdraws support for Melaka govt after assembly approves seven appointed seats

The decision was announced by Melaka DAP chairman Khoo Poay Tiong at a special press conference today, shortly after the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) approv...

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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...