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Johor politics

Puad Zarkashi stuns Johor politics, from Umno exit to PH stage in just one week

The former Rengit assemblyman, once Umno’s Batu Pahat strongman, now sits beside Anwar Ibrahim and declares “political courage” as his new mission to balance Johor’s landscape

Puad quits Umno, slams palace grip on Johor

The former Johor Speaker frames his exit as an act of “political courage,” warning the party risks being led by “cowards” recycling mediocre candidates

DAP betraying own principles, hurting Malay candidate image in Marina Ibrahim fallout: Ronnie Liu

Former leader warns handling of Johor politician highlights growing gap between party ideals and political strategy

Endau assemblywoman Alwiyah Talib leaves Bersatu, rejoins Umno

The move, she says, is aimed at securing the constituency’s future and strengthening community unity

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders