
Government to accelerate reform push, says Anwar
PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has signalled that the government will pursue its reform agenda with renewed vigour and intensity.
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PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has signalled that the government will pursue its reform agenda with renewed vigour and intensity.

Tabung Haji's 3.5 per cent profit distribution for 2025 marks a turning point for the institution, with 75 per cent of Royal Commission of Inquiry recommendations now implemented and investment income reaching record highs.

A leading researcher studying Malaysia's Rule of Law Index warns that government legal and institutional reforms remain unknown to most citizens, undermining their effectiveness and international perception.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has identified resistance to change within institutions as the primary challenge to implementing Malaysia's reform programme, signalling that structural and cultural barriers pose greater obstacles than resource constraints.

Malaysia's statistics department is ramping up efforts to operationalise the newly-passed Statistics Bill 2026, preparing implementation documents and coordinating with government agencies to modernise the national statistical system.

Japan's parliament enacted imperial succession reforms allowing adoption of distant male relatives, but upheld the centuries-old ban on female emperors despite surveys showing broad public support for change.

Malaysia's parliament has approved the Statistics Bill 2026, modernising the country's statistical framework for the first time in over six decades. The legislation aims to strengthen evidence-based governance and improve policy effectiveness.