AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNegeri Sembilan Polls: The EC confirmed 103 eligible candidates for the 16th state election, with 21 of 36 seats set for three-cornered fights and five- and four-cornered contests also in the mix; campaigning starts after nominations closed, with early voting on July 28 and polling on Aug 1. PH Campaign Push: PKR VP R. Ramanan and PH leaders turned up at Seremban nomination centres to back PH candidates, framing the race around continuity and development. Johor Governance: Johor’s new Exco line-up was sworn in, with the Regent urging integrity and people-first service; Johor MB Onn Hafiz said there’s “no honeymoon” and work must start immediately. MACC Probe: MACC opened an investigation into KWAP’s RM200m investment loss tied to Indonesian aquaculture firm eFishery, after claims of alleged organised fraud. Economy Watch: Malaysia’s Q2 inflation was reported at 1.9%, while GDP growth was pegged at 5.8% in advance estimates. Public Health & Safety: JPA approved 66,312 new MOH non-trade-off posts (RM6.7b) to strengthen healthcare capacity, while police in Selangor rescued a kidnapping victim within 48 hours in an alleged RM7m ransom plot.
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