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EC proposes 17 new Sarawak state constituencies, 11 renamings

According to the notice, the proposals follow the EC's review, conducted under Clause (2) of Article 113 of the Federal Constitution, of Sarawak's division into federal and state constituencies

All 1,076 polling centres across Johor open at 8 am 

The election sees 172 candidates vying for 56 State Legislative Assembly seats, with 12 four-cornered contests, 27 three-cornered contests and 14 straight fights

EC receives official notification of Negeri Sembilan assembly dissolution

Chief Minister announces dissolution following royal consent, paving way for 16th state election

Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections set for Jan 24 following Bung Moktar’s death

The Election Commission has fixed Jan 24 as polling day for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamang state by-elections, with nominations on Jan 10 and early voting on Jan 20, involving more than 48,000 voters in Sabah

EC to finalise dates for Kinabatangan and Lamag by-elections following Bung’s death

Special meeting set for December 16 to determine election schedule following the passing of Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement