Malaysia’s Melaka could get new capital in Kota Laksamana if Barisan wins poll

South China Morning Post - Nov 9, 2026

Kota Laksamana in Melaka could be developed into Malaysian state’s new capital if Umno-led Barisan Nasional wins the seat in Saturday’s poll, according to caretaker chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh. He said the proposed transformation would be supported by the Straits of Melaka Waterfront Economic Zone, which would bring together tourism, commercial and industrial activities along the state’s waterfront. “Kota Laksamana will become the state capital of Melaka. That is what I hope for,” he said...

Read full article

MORE NEWS

NSC meets to assess readiness

Nov 9, 2026

NSC meets to assess readiness

Police brace for protest convoy in capital

Nov 8, 2026

Police brace for protest convoy in capital

Energy cost crisis mounts

Nov 8, 2026

Energy cost crisis mounts

National Security Council meets to assess readiness

Nov 8, 2026

National Security Council meets to assess readiness

Govt eases sales ban on five holidays

Nov 8, 2026

Govt eases sales ban on five holidays

Encroaching buildings demolished at Phuket's Freedom beach

Nov 8, 2026

Encroaching buildings demolished at Phuket's Freedom beach

Black panther seen again in Kaeng Krachan park

Nov 8, 2026

Black panther seen again in Kaeng Krachan park

Alcohol ban on Buddhist holy days lifted for touristy venues

Nov 8, 2026

Alcohol ban on Buddhist holy days lifted for touristy venues

Accused charity-fraud couple survive first night in remand prison

Nov 8, 2026

Accused charity-fraud couple survive first night in remand prison

Tardy cold season to arrive in coming week

Nov 8, 2026

Tardy cold season to arrive in coming week

Overflowing Phuket landfill closed amid mounting crisis

Nov 8, 2026

Overflowing Phuket landfill closed amid mounting crisis

Poll: Most Thais not alarmed by need-to-stockpile warnings

Nov 8, 2026

Poll: Most Thais not alarmed by need-to-stockpile warnings

Thailand Tribunal

Thailand Tribunal is the country’s next generation of digital news portal, bringing you non-stop news on the happenings in the country and all over the world.

NEWSLETTER