
PKR To Hold 2026 National Congress In Melaka August 15-16
Parti Keadilan Rakyat will convene its 2026 national congress in Melaka on August 15-16, expecting 2,500 delegates and 3,000 observers, with debates on economy, education and politics.
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Parti Keadilan Rakyat will convene its 2026 national congress in Melaka on August 15-16, expecting 2,500 delegates and 3,000 observers, with debates on economy, education and politics.

PAS has indicated openness to extending its partnership with Perikatan Nasional and Barisan Nasional beyond current arrangements, potentially replicating successful state-level cooperation models at the federal level and in Melaka.

Barisan Nasional has secured enough seats to form the next Negeri Sembilan government following the state election, with party leaders signalling ambitions to consolidate power in neighbouring Melaka.

Melaka has committed RM25 million to repair infrastructure damaged by recent floods, targeting 100 locations with completion targeted by end of August as part of short-term relief efforts.

Authorities have arrested two individuals following a failed attempt to smuggle prohibited items into Sungai Udang Prison in Melaka using a drone, marking another instance of creative methods employed to breach prison security.

Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission will host the 22nd ASEAN-PAC Secretariat Meeting in Melaka from July 28-30, bringing together anti-corruption agencies from across the region to address emerging corruption threats and strengthen enforcement cooperation.

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has offered condolences following the death of Qayyim Ajwad Shahiruddin, a student from SM Imtiaz Ulul Albab in Melaka, who succumbed to injuries from a road accident earlier this month.

Melaka has been awarded RM9.801 million under the federal Ecological Fiscal Transfer initiative to strengthen biodiversity conservation, with the state also selected to host the 2026 National Environment Day celebration.

The Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam Foundation has unveiled a food bank programme targeting 2,000 needy families in Melaka, distributing monthly food kits over 12 months to ease living costs for vulnerable groups.

A keropok seller in Melaka has faced magistrate court charges for allegedly using a drone to smuggle tobacco into Sungai Udang Prison, in an unusual case highlighting evolving contraband tactics.

A 32-year-old food delivery rider in Melaka has been charged in separate courts with sexually assaulting his stepdaughter and threatening police officers and a family member. The dual court appearances highlight the seriousness of the allegations.

Melaka's occupational safety authorities documented 277 workplace accidents causing permanent and temporary injuries during the first half of 2026, alongside three fatal incidents across construction and manufacturing sectors.

Police in Melaka have arrested a couple attempting to smuggle tobacco into the state prison via drone. Investigators believe the operation involved coordination with someone already incarcerated.

The Sungai Rambai state constituency has received RM2 million in funding for comprehensive flood mitigation initiatives, including drainage system enhancements and irrigation upgrades to address the area's vulnerability as a natural water catchment.

A 28-year-old syariah lawyer and a 30-year-old primary school teacher have won top individual awards at Melaka's 2026 National Youth Awards for their dedication to youth empowerment and community service.

Police in Melaka have arrested six Rohingya men in connection with the theft of aluminium formwork worth approximately RM200,000 from a construction materials storage facility in Sungai Udang on June 15.

The Football Association of Malaysia will conduct a comprehensive review following the death of a player struck by lightning during a friendly match in Melaka, with calls for enhanced weather monitoring and detection systems.
Five men were arrested following a violent rioting incident in Melaka that left two victims seriously injured. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the clash near a temple.

An Ayer Keroh woman who works as an online seller was charged in magistrate's court with possessing pornography and distributing doctored nude images of another woman via social media.