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Johor state assembly

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

Aminuddin brushes off speculation as attention mounts over possible Negeri Sembilan DUN dissolution

Routine palace visit and political meetings spark heightened scrutiny following Johor’s state assembly dissolution announcement

Johor-S’pore SEZ likely to be in Iskandar Malaysia and Pengerang: MB

Datuk Onn Hafiz says 16 economic sectors have been proposed including electrical and electronics, medical and pharmaceutical, aviation, education but matters still in talks

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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

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