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Sultan Nazrin Shah has stressed that genuine national security rests on social cohesion and shared belonging across all communities, rather than military apparatus alone. He warned against exploiting religion for political division.
A Royal Commission of Inquiry has determined that Tabung Haji should not have declared RM2.75 billion in dividend payments for 2017, citing unsustainable financial practices that ultimately triggered the fund's crisis.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved making the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji public and extending its review scope to assess recovery efforts through 2022 and beyond, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced.
Malaysia's Independent Police Conduct Commission has processed 1,635 complaints since launching in 2023, resolving 76 percent of cases. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution emphasises the body's role in strengthening police accountability and integrity.
Melaka's state legislature has endorsed a constitutional amendment permitting the appointment of up to seven nominated assemblymen, aiming to broaden representation and inject specialized expertise into policymaking processes.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has initiated 81 separate investigations into suspected fraudulent claims worth RM9 million tied to Socso's employment support initiative, Daya Kerjaya 2.0, raising questions about programme oversight.
The Malaysian Media Council has endorsed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's statement requiring complaints against journalists from recognised media organisations to be referred to the Council before further action, strengthening media self-regulation.
Johor is set to swear in its new Menteri Besar this afternoon at the royal palace following Barisan Nasional's decisive election triumph, though the appointee's identity remains undisclosed.
A Malaysian court has ruled that 23 Rolex watches and jewellery confiscated from Nor Shahira Atirah Anuar, sister-in-law of a former military leader, must be surrendered to the government following a corruption probe.
Harris Salleh, the former Sabah chief minister, has rejected claims that he acted as a dictator when approving a 5% oil royalty and the Petroleum Development Act in 1976, insisting the decision was legitimate.
Malaysia's Chief Secretary has ordered all ministry secretaries-general to accelerate work on over 40,000 small-scale development projects, with most expected to be completed within three to six months.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for a stronger legal framework to combat cybercrime, citing 66,204 online fraud cases in 2025 alone involving nearly RM3 billion in losses. The Cybercrime Bill 2026 is being discussed with government backbenchers.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has rejected allegations that the state assembly dissolution represented a palace directive, emphasizing it was a constitutional procedure requiring royal consent from Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail.
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Malaysia's Environment Ministry has declared it will not protect any officials from a corruption investigation into an elephant transfer arrangement with Japan, pledging complete transparency and cooperation with the MACC.
Transparency International Malaysia has welcomed the Attorney-General's Chambers' explanation of corruption compound settlements but insists that heightened public disclosure remains crucial for maintaining faith in the country's integrity mechanisms.
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Malaysia's MITRA programme has announced six new initiatives worth RM65.5 million targeting over 50,000 members of the Indian community. The expansion reflects government commitment to inclusive grassroots development across all 80 parliamentary constituencies.
A statutory body's chief executive officer faces seven corruption charges in the Sessions Court for allegedly soliciting and accepting bribes totalling more than RM1 million related to sports facility projects.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has pushed back against suggestions his state government is unwilling to work with the federal administration, characterizing such criticism as a misreading of his commitment to Johorean interests.
Malaysia's High Court has branded the 1MDB scandal one of the world's most audacious kleptocracy cases, comparing the scale of financial plunder to historical conquerors and underscoring the magnitude of losses to the nation.
Malaysia's top officials have praised the 2026 Tokoh Maal Hijrah award recipients, urging the Muslim community to emulate their commitment to knowledge, service and societal development.