Explain delay over Najib's house arrest, says Takiyuddin
Explain delay over Najib's house arrest, says Takiyuddin: MELAKA: The government must explain why Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest has stalled even though ...
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Melaka polls: Adly urges early voters to support federal economic record
Melaka polls: Adly urges early voters to support federal economic record: MELAKA: Early voters heading to the polls should view their ballots as a vote of ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/09/melaka-polls-adly-urges-early-voters-to-support-federal-economic-record
Provide full breakdown of 97% manifesto completion claim, Adly tells ...
Provide full breakdown of 97% manifesto completion claim, Adly tells Barisan: MELAKA: Pakatan Harapan has urged Barisan Nasional to provide a complete breakdown ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/08/provide-full-breakdown-of-97-manifesto-completion-claim-adly-tells-barisan
Leave questions over Najib's house arrest to the court, says Adly
Leave questions over Najib's house arrest to the court, says Adly: MELAKA: The courts should settle the questions over the High Court order on Datuk Seri Najib ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/08/leave-najib039s-house-arrest-questions-to-courts-says-adly
Melaka polls: I’m not here to make new promises, says Anwar
Melaka polls: I’m not here to make new promises, says Anwar: MELAKA: Closer cooperation between the federal and state governments will make it easier to deliver ...
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MALACCA POLLS | New kid on the political block Bersama plans to overhaul the composition of the Malacca state assembly by introducing proportional ... Show more
Harapan's Gen Z bet: Can Mukhlis overcome 'strawberry' label in Kuala ...
Harapan's Gen Z bet: Can Mukhlis overcome 'strawberry' label in Kuala Linggi?: MALACCA POLLS | 24-year-old faces uphill battle in seat his father lost 5 times.
malaysiakini.com/news/888377-gen-z-or-strawberry-is-phs-gamble-in-kuala-linggi-worth-it
Hadi, Khaled eye BN-PN cooperation beyond Malacca polls, into GE16
Hadi, Khaled eye BN-PN cooperation beyond Malacca polls, into GE16: MALACCA POLLS | It is to foster greater unity among Malays, Umno veep says.
malaysiakini.com/news/888232-hadi-khaled-eye-bn-pn-cooperation-beyond-malacca-polls-into-ge16
Zahid proposes Rauf to remain as Melaka CM
Zahid proposes Rauf to remain as Melaka CM: ALOR GAJAH: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has signalled that Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh remain as Chief Minister if ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/01/zahid-proposes-rauf-to-remain-as-melaka-cm
BN candidate list not final, to meet MCA before Oct 31
BN candidate list not final, to meet MCA before Oct 31: BAGAN DATUK: Stating that Barisan Nasional's candidate list for the Melaka election is not final ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/26/bn-candidate-list-not-final-to-meet-mca-before-oct-31
Teresa wins defamation suit against Akmal, awarded RM300k
Teresa wins defamation suit against Akmal, awarded RM300k: Malacca High Court also orders Umno Youth chief to remove the impugned statements from social media.
malaysiakini.com/news/887440-teresa-wins-defamation-suit-against-akmal-awarded-rm300k
Zahid: BN Melaka candidate line-up can still be changed
Zahid: BN Melaka candidate line-up can still be changed: BAGAN DATUK: There is still time to change Barisan Nasional's Melaka election candidate line-up ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/25/zahid-bn-melaka-candidate-line-up-can-still-be-changed
Underwear thief sentenced to jail
Underwear thief sentenced to jail: MELAKA: A 39-year-old delivery worker was sentenced to nine months' jail by the Magistrate's Court here for stealing a woman's ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/21/underwear-thief-sentenced-to-jail
Dr Sam questions PN deregistration ahead of Melaka polls
Dr Sam questions PN deregistration ahead of Melaka polls: PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has questioned the ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/20/dr-sam-questions-pn-deregistration-ahead-of-melaka-polls
Haze: Schools in Selangor, Negri, Melaka, Pahang to reopen tomorrow
Haze: Schools in Selangor, Negri, Melaka, Pahang to reopen tomorrow: PETALING JAYA: All schools in Selangor will resume operations on Thursday (Oct 15) ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/14/haze-all-schools-in-selangor-to-reopen-tomorrow
Tok Mat: N Sembilan crisis won't derail BN's Malacca polls prep
Tok Mat: N Sembilan crisis won't derail BN's Malacca polls prep: Umno deputy president stresses the importance of translating party’s plans into action on the ...
malaysiakini.com/news/887350-tok-mat-n-sembilan-crisis-wont-derail-bns-malacca-polls-prep
Melaka polls: EC sets Nov 14 for polling day, Oct 31 for nomination day
Melaka polls: EC sets Nov 14 for polling day, Oct 31 for nomination day: MELAKA: The Election Commission (EC) has set Nov 14 as polling day for the 16th Melaka ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/07/melaka-polls-ec-sets-nov-14-for-polling-day-oct-31-for-nomination-day
Melaka CM tipped to announce dissolution of state assembly at 3pm
Melaka CM tipped to announce dissolution of state assembly at 3pm: MELAKA: Melaka appears poised for a state election with Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/22/melaka-cm-tipped-to-announce-dissolution-of-state-assembly-at-3pm
Melaka polls could be held as early as Oct 31, says Ab Rauf
Melaka polls could be held as early as Oct 31, says Ab Rauf: MELAKA: Voters could go to the polls as early as Oct 31, with Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh outlining ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/03/melaka-polls-could-be-held-as-early-as-oct-31-says-ab-rauf
Too hot to handle: Plugged in sex toy linked to Melaka fire
Too hot to handle: Plugged in sex toy linked to Melaka fire: MELAKA: A charger for a sex toy that was left plugged in is believed to have caused a bedroom fire ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/28/too-hot-to-handle-plugged-in-sex-toy-linked-to-melaka-fire
Zahid: Political differences must not undermine national harmony
Zahid: Political differences must not undermine national harmony: MELAKA: Mutual respect and wisdom in managing differences must form the foundation of national ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/26/zahid-political-differences-must-not-undermine-national-harmony
Melaka polls: BN supreme council to decide on any alliances, says Zahid
Melaka polls: BN supreme council to decide on any alliances, says Zahid: KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional's top leadership will decide which parties the coalition ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/27/melaka-polls-bn-supreme-council-to-decide-on-any-alliances-says-zahid
Rais Yatim charged with sedition
Rais Yatim charged with sedition: MELAKA: Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court in Ayer Keroh here to a charge of uttering seditious ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/26/rais-yatim-charged-with-sedition
Don’t use ‘treasonous’ label freely without understanding constitutional ...
Don’t use ‘treasonous’ label freely without understanding constitutional position, says Zahid
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/26/dont-use-treasonous-label-freely-without-understanding-constitutional-position-says-zahid
Indonesian Navy welcomes former Italian warship as its first aircraft ...
Indonesian Navy welcomes former Italian warship as its first aircraft carrier: The former Italian carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi docked at a port in Jakarta after ...
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/09/18/indonesian-navy-welcomes-former-italian-warship-as-its-first-aircraft-carrier
Four-day cloud seeding operation launched across Johor, Melaka ...
Four-day cloud seeding operation launched across Johor, Melaka, Negri Sembilan: PETALING JAYA: A four-day Cloud Seeding Operation (OPA) has been launched across ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/21/four-day-cloud-seeding-operation-launched-across-johor-melaka-negri-sembilan
Melaka Pakatan in talks with Bersatu, may form ‘PH Plus’ pact
Melaka Pakatan in talks with Bersatu, may form ‘PH Plus’ pact: MELAKA: Melaka Pakatan Harapan is finalising negotiations with parties that have similar ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/19/melaka-pakatan-in-talks-with-bersatu-may-form-ph-plus-pact
Body found in barrel filled with cement in Alor Gajah
Body found in barrel filled with cement in Alor Gajah: ALOR GAJAH: A barrel containing human remains and filled with cement has been found by the roadside near ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/13/body-found-in-barrel-filled-with-cement-in-alor-gajah
Why PN is willing to kow-tow to BN in Malacca even if it means winning ...
Why PN is willing to kow-tow to BN in Malacca even if it means winning just 3 seats
malaysiakini.com/news/782514
Morbid sex at mosque mortuary lands couple with RM5,000 fine each
Morbid sex at mosque mortuary lands couple with RM5,000 fine each: MELAKA: The Melaka Syariah High Court fined a former mosque caretaker and a cleaner RM5 ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/13/morbid-sex-at-mosque-mortuary-lands-couple-with-rm5000-fine-each
Bersama to field Umno Youth chief's brother, 14 others in Malacca polls
Bersama to field Umno Youth chief's brother, 14 others in Malacca polls: Dr Solehin Saleh, who will contest Bemban, says there's no fighting between him and ...
malaysiakini.com/news/782247
Akmal Saleh's brother among 15 Bersama candidates announced for Malacca state election
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Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) will form the new Negeri Sembilan government after securing a two-thirds majority in today’s state election ... Show more
YOURSAY | N Sembilan voters show Harapan their true feelings - ...
YOURSAY | N Sembilan voters show Harapan their true feelings - disappointment: 'Next loss will be Malacca, which will not be surprising.'
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Malacca opposition chief wants BN-PN pact for state polls ...
Malacca opposition chief wants BN-PN pact for state polls, CM says no guarantee: This follows the alliance's resounding win in the Negeri Sembilan state election ...
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BN-PN secured two-thirds majority, 'blue wave' will spread to Malacca, says Zahid
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'Every state matters': PKR leader rebuts call to prioritize Selangor over ...
'Every state matters': PKR leader rebuts call to prioritize Selangor over Malacca
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PM: Malaysian vessel gets Red Sea clearance, to reach Malacca early August
PM: Malaysian vessel gets Red Sea clearance, to reach Malacca early August: Good ties enabled issues and shipping crises to be handled effectively, says Anwar.
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Melaka households to get own digital IDs
Melaka households to get own digital IDs: MELAKA: Every household in Melaka can now have its own official digital identity – an e-mail address that serves as a ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/24/melaka-households-to-get-own-digital-ids
‘Pact could extend to Melaka’
‘Pact could extend to Melaka’: SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan polls are a test of compatibility between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional, and if successful ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/25/pact-could-extend-to-melaka
Akmal claims state constitution bars him from quitting after governor said ...
Akmal claims state constitution bars him from quitting after governor said 'no' - it doesn't
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In another sign of the uneasy alliance between Umno and Pakatan Harapan, Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh celebrated DAP’s decision to leave the Malacca ... Show more
Last week, Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh asserted that the Malacca Constitution barred him from resigning as a state exco member because state governor Ali ... Show more
PARLIAMENT | A DAP lawmaker appeared to put Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the spot by asking whether Pakatan Harapan should revisit its long-standing pledge ... Show more
Building under renovation collapses in Melaka, workers feared trapped in ...
Building under renovation collapses in Melaka, workers feared trapped in rubble: A building under renovation in Melaka has collapsed, with fears that ...
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Anwar urges talks after four Harapan reps quit Malacca govt
Anwar urges talks after four Harapan reps quit Malacca govt: PM says the DAP reps should first negotiate with CM to avoid disrupting state administration.
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Lawyers representing families of three men killed in a police shooting in Durian Tunggal, Malacca, on Nov 24 last year have criticised the Attorney-General’s ... Show more
‘BN formed Melaka govt on its own and never shared power’
‘BN formed Melaka govt on its own and never shared power’: MELAKA: The state Barisan Nasional has never shared power with DAP and the party's ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/15/bn-formed-melaka-govt-on-its-own-and-never-shared-power
Form Six student dies after collapsing during school activity in Melaka
Form Six student dies after collapsing during school activity in Melaka: MELAKA: A Form Six student died after collapsing while queuing for a co-curricular ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/09/form-six-student-dies-after-collapsing-during-school-activity-in-melaka
Footballer dies after suspected lightning strike in Melaka
Footballer dies after suspected lightning strike in Melaka: A footballer has died after a suspected lightning strike during a friendly match in Melaka ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/footballer-dies-after-suspected-lightning-strike-in-melaka
Melaka cops dismantle Rohingya robbery gang, six nabbed after warehouse ...
Melaka cops dismantle Rohingya robbery gang, six nabbed after warehouse heist: MELAKA: Melaka police have dismantled a Rohingya robbery gang with the arrest of ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/08/melaka-cops-dismantle-rohingya-robbery-gang-six-nabbed-after-warehouse-heist
Over 1,000 jobseekers in Melaka, Malaysia were seen lining up for a walk-in interview with German semiconductor firm Infineon on Sunday (Jun 14) ... Show more
Over 1,000 Malaysians in 2km queue for jobs with starting pay of $1.1k
Over 1,000 Malaysians in 2km queue for jobs with starting pay of $1.1k: Germany's Infineon Technologies AG was hiring production operators and technicians ...
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Malacca water festival drops DJs while Akmal calls for storm to 'wash out' ...
Malacca water festival drops DJs while Akmal calls for storm to 'wash out' KL event
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Trump’s leaky Hormuz blockade needs Malacca control to work
Trump’s leaky Hormuz blockade needs Malacca control to work: This weekend, two Iranian Very Large Crude Carriers – HUGE and DERYA – successfully navigated the US ...
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Key FactsIranian Oil Evades US Blockade via Indonesian Straits
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  • Two Iranian Very Large Crude Carriers bypassed the US naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz by navigating the Lombok Strait, transporting 3.8 million barrels of crude oil.

  • This maneuver highlights gaps in US sanctions enforcement and pressures Indonesian President Prabowo, who seeks a multi-aligned foreign policy amid US-China tensions.

  • US plans to expand interdiction efforts to the Malacca Strait face challenges due to diplomatic risks and Indonesia's limited naval enforcement capabilities.

  • The Pentagon requests unlimited Indonesian airspace access to reinforce its blockade through airpower, a move that risks severe humanitarian and environmental consequences.
DAP Melaka support demands to establish RCI - Khoo Poay Tiong Kota Melaka MP Khoo Poay Tiong expresses his support for the three main demands including the ... Show more
Muhyiddin: Call to postpone Malacca, Johor elections 'cowardly'
Muhyiddin: Call to postpone Malacca, Johor elections 'cowardly': Ex-PM says current oil crisis unlike the Covid-19 pandemic, which he presided over.
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Cops detain ex-bus driver, girlfriend over viral 'lap stunt'
Cops detain ex-bus driver, girlfriend over viral 'lap stunt': JASIN: A former express bus driver and a woman believed to be his girlfriend were detained while ...
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The Ayer Keroh Sessions Court on Wednesday (April 15) sentenced a man to eight years' imprisonment and one stroke of the cane for attempting to murder a ... Show more

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Melaka looks into claims of trishaw rider overcharging tourist
Melaka looks into claims of trishaw rider overcharging tourist: MELAKA: The Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB) is investigating a tourist's allegation of ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/15/melaka-looks-into-claims-of-trishaw-rider-overcharging-tourist
Melaka man to face multiple charges for attacking cop with parang
Melaka man to face multiple charges for attacking cop with parang: MELAKA: A 31-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly attacking a policeman with a ...
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Australia urged to prepare Malacca leverage to deter Taiwan Strait war | ...
Australia urged to prepare Malacca leverage to deter Taiwan Strait war | Taiwan News | Feb. 20, 2026 20:13
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