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Madani government

A house divided: The Najib Razak pardon – Terence Fernandez 

The fallout from the pardon of the former prime minister challenges the prerogative of the King

Electricity bill protection now covers usage up to 800 kWh: Anwar

AFA, retail charges and SST exemptions extended from September through December

Anwar unveils six measures to ease cost-of-living pressures

Initiatives covering fuel subsidies, school maintenance, AI, healthcare digitalisation, e-Invoicing and microfinancing will take effect from Sept 1

‘Remember your promises’: Larry Sng to Anwar

PBM president says MPs outside major political blocs are struggling to secure constituency allocations, despite supporting the Madani government

DAP says ‘we’re staying’: Delegates back Madani govt with big majority

Delegates back continued participation in the unity government after state representatives urge the party to stay and push for reforms

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The Formula for F1’s return to Sepang – Dr Helmy Haja Mydin

The biggest race turnout at the SIC to date is enough cause to consider a resurrection of the Malaysian GP

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

Shadow AI in public sector raises questions over governance and data security – KV Soon

Concerns emerge over the use of AI agents linked to an official work email, highlighting the need for stronger oversight, accountability and safeguards