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'We believe data centres should not be located near residential areas due to their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, noise pollution, urban heat island effect and (excessive) water consumption.'
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Sultan Mizan in good health – Office of the Sultan of Terengganu
The Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, is in good health and will continue his scheduled follow-up treatment abroad.
Opinion
The world needs more Dr Alan Grants
A tribute to Sir Sam Neill and Dr Alan Grant, exploring how humility, knowledge and quiet competence remain vital in an age of AI, social media and noise.
Crime
Teenager found dead after fall from Komtar building
An 18-year-old teenager was found dead after falling from the 68th floor of the Komtar building in George Town.
Badminton
Pearly-Thinaah exit ends Malaysia’s China Open run
Malaysia's challenge ends after Pearly-Thinaah's quarter-final loss to Japan's Fukushima-Matsumoto in straight sets.
Malaysia
Anwar: No development funds cut for opposition-held areas
PM Anwar says RM44.5 million flood mitigation projects in Petaling Jaya and Damansara prove opposition-held seats still receive federal allocations.
Johor State Election
The 2026 Johor state election will elect members of the 16th Johor State Legislative Assembly. It is expected to take place on 11 July 2026.
All 56 seats in the Johor State Legislative Assembly will be contested. The election will determine whether the incumbent Barisan Nasional government under Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi retains power, or whether opposition coalitions such as Pakatan Harapan or Perikatan Nasional can secure a majority.
Johor polls signal shifting voter trends beyond ethnic politics: Analysts
Johor polls highlight voter fluidity as support bases begin to shift
Onn Tak Onn? Johor answers with resounding ‘Yes’
It was difficult to escape the campaign slogan, Onn Tak Onn? which appeared on banners, across social media and at ceramah throughout the state.
Johor poll not a predictor of GE16: Analysts
Johor election result offers hope for BN, but GE16 presents different challenge
Youngest winner and oldest candidate make history in Johor polls
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At 28, Felicia Poh wins Penggaram seat while Samsolbari Jamali, 65, retains Semarang for the sixth term in Johor's 16th state election
55 candidates lose deposits
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A total of 55 candidates lost their deposits after failing to secure one-eighth of the votes in the 16th Johor state election
BN’s Johor landslide signals return of voter confidence: Analyst
BN emerges stronger as Johor voters back state administration
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