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Authorities have remanded a company director for two days following allegations that he offered RM300,000 in house renovation work to a former chief operating officer at a statutory body in exchange for securing contracts.
Hours after being sworn in as Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar, Datuk Ismail Lasim visited his parents' graves at Tebing Tinggi cemetery in Kuala Pilah, marking a deeply personal moment following his electoral victory.
Selangor's government is examining eligibility concerns regarding one of its legislators. Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari is consulting legal advisers before deciding whether a by-election will be necessary.
Malaysia's Cabinet has authorised the public disclosure of a Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Lembaga Tabung Haji's financial collapse. The pilgrims' fund institution faced a RM10.9 billion deficit before receiving a RM19.6 billion government bailout in 2018.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared there will be no refuge for officials implicated in Lembaga Tabung Haji losses, insisting investigations and legal action will follow if evidence warrants prosecution.
The head of the Alliance for a Safe Community has urged authorities to pursue misconduct allegations against police personnel with absolute firmness, warning that such breaches threaten Malaysia's law enforcement reputation.
Mounting friction between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional leaders is fracturing their governing coalition, with party officials spending considerable time rebutting each other instead of addressing substantive policy matters.
Malaysia is moving towards standardising Syariah lawyer accreditation nationwide. The proposal, endorsed at the 2026 Syariah Legal Profession Convention, will be presented to the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs for consideration.
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.
The strength of a nation extends beyond economic metrics to the quality of its people, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail told educators receiving recognition awards.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called for the immediate public release of the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report, arguing transparency is essential for depositors and Malaysians to understand the pilgrimage fund's troubled history.
Malaysia's Public Service Department is accelerating rollout of the ILTIZAM Act beyond federal agencies to state governments, emphasizing unified understanding and a 25% cut in regulatory red tape by 2030.
Johor's Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has defended the recent restructuring of the state executive council as necessary for administrative continuity and progress, while honouring the contributions of four outgoing members.
Malaysia's Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee has not yet committed to investigating the alleged RM200 million fraud tied to KWAP's investment in Indonesian aquaculture firm eFishery, leaving questions about oversight and accountability unresolved.
Malaysia's government will table a Special Select Committee report proposing to separate the roles of Attorney General and Public Prosecutor, introducing parliamentary oversight and a fixed seven-year term for the prosecutor position.
The Malaysian government will refer the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee, allowing deeper review by lawmakers and stakeholders ahead of the bill's second reading.
The government maintains that shareholding records of former MACC chief Azam Baki are not classified as public documents and therefore cannot be released to the public.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has secured a second term following Barisan Nasional's commanding victory in yesterday's state election, winning 48 of 56 seats and strengthening his mandate to advance economic development in Malaysia's southern state.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned that Malaysia cannot depend solely on conventional security methods, arguing that emerging threats now span areas previously outside the scope of military and police operations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission continues to hold RM114 million in cash and assets confiscated during a 2016 investigation into misconduct at Sabah's Water Department, with the funds' ultimate disposition still undetermined.
The government will evaluate calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into alleged corporate mafia activities within MACC based on investigation findings, legal requirements, and public interest considerations, according to federal territories minister Azalina Othman Gray.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog and armed forces have pledged to deepen their partnership, focusing on intelligence exchange and governance standards to combat corruption and protect national interests.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has released a comprehensive book documenting his philosophical approach to governance, culture, and national identity, hoping it will inspire and guide Malaysia's next generation of leaders.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that only the King, Sultan Ibrahim, possesses constitutional authority to revoke Tan Sri Azam Baki's appointment to the National Financial Crime Centre advisory board.
The Sultan of Pahang has expressed gratitude to federal and state governments for funding infrastructure projects, especially flood mitigation efforts in vulnerable areas. He also ordered river deepening to reduce overflow risks during monsoons.