Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Malaysia's UMNO information chief has dismissed claims that election victories could lead to prisoner releases, emphasising that only the Yang di-Pertuan Agong holds pardon powers, not electoral outcomes.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on all political parties to refrain from involving Malaysia's royal institutions in election-related controversies, urging mature dialogue among politicians.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that Malaysian elections should remain the domain of political parties, cautioning against involving the monarchy in partisan political contests.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson faces new corruption allegations as he enters the final stretch before legislative elections, extending a pattern of scandals that have defined his four-year tenure.
The Malaysian Media Council will deploy a newly designed fact-checking mechanism during the Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, seeking to combat fabricated content and bolster voter confidence in campaign information.
The Perikatan Nasional coalition will convene its Supreme Council on June 22 in Kota Baru to settle outstanding governance matters, particularly regarding logo utilisation and the formal endorsement process for electoral candidates.