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Police have initiated five investigation papers targeting alleged commercial crimes at Tabung Haji, responding to findings highlighted in the Royal Commission of Inquiry's report on the pilgrimage fund's financial management.
Selangor Speaker Lau Weng San has initiated investigations into allegations that a state assemblyman has been declared bankrupt, though he has not yet disclosed the lawmaker's identity pending completion of the probe.
Tabung Haji's widening gap between assets and liabilities prompted a comprehensive recovery initiative and Royal Commission of Inquiry to examine the institution's struggles between 2014 and 2020.
The MADANI Kita Programme serves as a government platform to communicate policies clearly to citizens, Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said, citing the Lembaga Tabung Haji inquiry as an example requiring transparent public explanation.
Malaysia's community mediation programme has successfully resolved 1,273 disputes over eight years, with 595 trained mediators working through 10 centres across the country to keep cases out of the court system.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced he will personally oversee all matters affecting Malaysia's Indian community, working alongside Human Resources Minister R. Ramanan to strengthen policy coordination across financing schemes and welfare programmes.
Malaysia's Cabinet has authorised the declassification of a Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji's financial collapse, which revealed a RM10.9 billion deficit gap. The pilgrims' fund has since recovered substantially, announcing a 3.5% profit distribution for 2025.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that individuals responsible for alleged losses and misconduct at Lembaga Tabung Haji will face investigations and potential prosecution, signalling zero tolerance for corporate malfeasance.
Development teams are working to enhance PMX.AI, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's artificial intelligence chatbot, which was taken offline shortly after its public debut. The system represents Malaysia's ambitious foray into AI governance tools.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has advised Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor to prioritize his responsibilities in Kedah rather than engage in political matters in Negeri Sembilan, signalling potential tensions within the ruling coalition.
The Royal Malaysian Police's outgoing Deputy Inspector-General has called for firm, impartial law enforcement as the foundation for building a world-class force, rejecting suggestions of political interference throughout his career.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has publicly honoured the retirement of Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, recognising his nearly 35 years of dedicated service to the Royal Malaysia Police.
Amanah leader Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa has urged the government to release the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji publicly, arguing transparency will settle years of controversy surrounding the institution's management.
Malaysia's National Registration Department recorded 4,598 late birth registration applications between January and mid-July 2024, prompting officials to warn of grave consequences for unregistered citizens.
Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia has called on the government to develop a National Innovation Ecosystem Security Policy to protect national interests while remaining open to global investment and talent.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned the nation against clinging to divisive racial and regional rhetoric as Johor heads toward state polls, urging Malaysians to embrace a forward-looking political approach.
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The Malaysian government is examining a proposal to let members of parliament view CCTV recordings of a January 2025 incident at Taiping Prison. Deputy Minister M. Kulasegaran supports the concept but says legal concerns must be addressed first.
Nearly a decade after seizing RM114 million in the 2016 Sabah Water Department corruption case, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission continues to hold the assets, prompting scrutiny over the investigation's extended duration.
The government will decide on establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry into alleged corporate mafia activities within the MACC based on investigation findings and adherence to proper legal procedures.
The Dewan Rakyat convenes to address mounting MSME funding difficulties, Malaysia's slip in global media freedom rankings, and constitutional reforms affecting legal institutions.
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim before his mandatory retirement on July 8, concluding a seven-year tenure leading Malaysia's national statistics apparatus.
Police have not decided whether to investigate the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in relation to Pamela Ling's disappearance, with any such probe contingent on fresh evidence or directions from the deputy public prosecutor.
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Residents of Kampung Betangga Highland in Sabah's Sipitang district have appealed to authorities including the MACC and police to investigate allegations of land encroachment affecting their community.