Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Johor's Chief Minister. JOHOR BAHRU, 1 June 2026 (CNA) - The Johor state assembly has been officially dissolved, paving the way for elections that must take place by July 31, 2026. At a press conference in Johor Bahru, Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced that the dissolution was signed by Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Ibrahim, with the consent of Malaysia’s King and Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar. He emphasized that the move was intended to ensure a sta

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25, 2026 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has confirmed that three contractors lost their lives and one other was injured during lifeboat maintenance work at the FSO Sepat facility, located off the coast of Terengganu. The incident occurred at approximately 12:50 p.m. yesterday. The three victims were pronounced dead upon arrival at Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah in Kuala Terengganu at around 5:57 p.m. The injured worker was evacuated for treatment and rem

Siranudh Bhirombhakdi with his wife Siranudh Bhirombhakdi, a prominent figure in Thailand’s Singha beer dynasty, has been stripped of his role following serious accusations from his younger brother. The allegations claim that Siranudh sexually abused him during childhood, a revelation that has shaken one of Thailand’s most influential business families. The Singha Corporation, which has long been synonymous with Thailand’s brewing industry, announced the decision to remove Si

Pangkor, Perak — A boat carrying 37 undocumented migrants from Indonesia capsized off the coast of Pangkor Island early Monday, leaving 14 people missing. Authorities confirmed that 23 survivors — 16 men and 7 women — were rescued by local fishermen and handed over to police for further investigation. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), marine police, navy, and local fishermen have launched a joint search-and-rescue operation to locate the missing individuals. P