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Malaysia’s Umno marks 80th anniversary with show of Malay political power
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5/11/2026

Malaysia’s Umno marks 80th anniversary with show of Malay political power

In the Johor palace where Malaysia’s once-dominant ruling party was born, Umno’s leaders posed on Monday with the country’s king in a carefully staged reminder of the power they commanded for six decades – and the influence they now hope to reclaim. The United Malays National Organisation (Umno), the Malay nationalist party that led Malaysia from independence until its shock election defeat eight years ago, marked its 80th anniversary in its birthplace with a grand show of unity as it sought to...

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Sultan of Johor Claims Authority Over MACC Leadership Selection
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Politics·4/23/2026AI summary

Sultan of Johor Claims Authority Over MACC Leadership Selection

Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor has claimed authority to determine the best candidate to lead the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), stating in a social media post that there is no need for any party to politicise the matter. The statement comes amid allegations that a group of businessmen was working with MACC officials to intimidate executives and oust them from companies.

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71-Year-Old Man Arrested After Shooting Three Dead in Malaysian Neighborhood
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Crime·4/21/2026AI summary

71-Year-Old Man Arrested After Shooting Three Dead in Malaysian Neighborhood

A 71-year-old man has been arrested in Taman Kota Jaya, Johor, Malaysia, after allegedly shooting three people dead – two men and a Vietnamese woman – using a Benelli M/Super shotgun. The suspect, described by locals as a friendly neighbor who brought fruits from his orchard, opened fire at a food court before driving to another coffee shop approximately 200 metres away where he was apprehended.

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