Malaysian politics

No composer, no singer, no studio – just AI behind Johor’s election campaign songs

The Johor state election is becoming Malaysia’s biggest test bed yet for the use of generative AI in political campaigning.

Johor goes to the polls: The coalitions, the conflicts, and what to watch

Supporters gather for Barisan Nasional (BN)’s candidate announcement at Johor UMNO Liaison headquarters on June 24.

PAS call to back Barisan Nasional in Johor state polls could backfire, say analysts

A scene outside the Johor UMNO Liaison Headquarters on June 24. UMNO is the main party under the Barisan Nasional coalition, which is contesting all 56 seats in the upcoming Johor state election.

Malaysia vows smooth borders for Johor polls – here’s what voters in Singapore need to do

There will be 56 seats contested in the state legislative assembly of Malaysia’s southern state, with 2.7 million eligible voters in the Johor electorate.

Malaysia civil servants to get hybrid working days twice a week

The Malaysian Cabinet has agreed to implement hybrid working days as the new norm for the civil service with effect from Aug 1.

Johor state election: Five battles that will show whether Malaysia’s political tide has turned

The Johor state election will see the three main coalitions including Barisan Nasional facing youth-centric MUDA and new entrant Bersama.

More than 170 candidates vying for 56 seats in Johor polls

The campaign period has officially started and would end at 11.59pm on July 10.

Johor BN says it will not form a coalition government with other parties

Caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi (third from right) with BN candidates for the state of Johor on June 24.

Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz to replace chieftains as tussle for crown escalates

Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz Munawir is facing a challenge from his cousin for his position.

Throne dispute in Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan halts rulers’ conference, Aug 1 state polls in doubt

The Conference of Rulers’ postponement comes despite both the state’s and Malaysia’s federal government recognising only Muhriz Munawir as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, or Yamtuan.

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