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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1581, Peder Skram, Danish admiral and politician (born 1503) passed away. In 1789, Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1953, Suresh Prabhu, Indian accountant and politician, Indian Minister of Railways was born. In 1953, Piyasvasti Amranand, Thai businessman and politician, Thai Minister of Energy was born. In 1955, Balaji Sadasivan, Singaporean neurosurgeon and politician, Singaporean Minister of Health (died 2010) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2015, Satoru Iwata, Japanese game programmer and businessman (born 1959) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Bersih raises concerns over use of govt assets ahead of Johor polls
Group cites RTM broadcasting ceramah, RM50 transport cards, 'Bakul' aid packages.
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Malaysiakini
· Jul 8, 2026
Bersih flags fresh claims of govt asset misuse in Johor polls
Both BN and Harapan must be held accountable, group says.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 7, 2026
Undi awal anggota keselamatan penting untuk BN di Mahkota
KLUANG: Sokongan anggota keselamatan pada pengundian awal hari ini, penting bagi memastikan kesinambungan agenda pembangunan Johor dapat diteruskan. Calon Barisan Nasional (BN) Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Mahkota, Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah berkata, undi daripada anggota Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) dan Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) mencerminkan hubungan erat antara kerajaan Persekutuan dengan kerajaan negeri dalam memacu ... Read more The post Undi awal anggota keselamatan penting untuk BN di Mahkota appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
BERNAMA
· Jul 8, 2026
Politics : Indian Community Regains ‘Nambikei’ Under MADANI Government - Gunaraj
JOHOR BAHRU, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Indian community in Johor should evaluate their choices in the upcoming state election based on the performance and track record of Pakatan Harapan (PH) under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said PKR Central Leadership Council member Dr Gunaraj George.
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Related coverage for "Bersih raises concerns over use of govt assets ahead of Johor polls": Malaysiakini — Bersih flags fresh claims of govt asset misuse in Johor polls. Utusan Malaysia — Undi awal anggota keselamatan penting untuk BN di Mahkota. BERNAMA — Politics : Indian Community Regains ‘Nambikei’ Under MADANI Government - Gunaraj