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Malaysia's Dewan Negara has approved amendments to strengthen the Communications and Multimedia Commission's governance and regulatory function, including measures to prevent politicians from chairing the body and enhance its digital enforcement capabilities.
Malaysia's parliament has approved the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a regulatory framework to professionalise social work practice and protect the public from unqualified practitioners.
Malaysia's Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji has recommended granting the Haj Affairs Committee statutory status, with defined roles in advising the government and overseeing pilgrimage operations.
Malaysia's Department of Awqaf, Zakat and Hajj (JAWHAR) is spearheading 19 significant waqf development projects totalling RM321 million across the country, with the National Waqf Master Plan 2025–2030 expected to reach Cabinet for formal notification this year.
Malaysia's government has deliberately avoided imposing price controls on electric vehicle charging services, allowing operators to set rates commercially. With 6,416 public chargers installed by May 2026, authorities believe market competition will accelerate network growth.
Malaysia's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has proposed a nationwide census to determine the country's official national fruit, following competing bids from the durian and pineapple industries.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has warned that rapid technological advancement without ethical foundations poses serious risks, urging Malaysians to balance innovation with strong moral principles.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will present a Cabinet paper within one month detailing a new second-housing initiative for Felda settlers, signalling government commitment to improving living standards among the settlement scheme's beneficiaries.
The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development is restructuring the Desa Lestari Programme to achieve monthly household incomes of RM2,300 for participants, moving beyond cosmetic changes to overhaul content and delivery models.
Malaysia's Islamic development agency JAKIM is embedding Maqasid Syariah principles into governance structures, establishing an expert panel to develop a Malaysian framework for measuring and implementing policy aligned with Islamic values of justice and accountability.
Malaysia's government is evaluating proposals to establish dedicated funding and tax exemptions for animal welfare organisations and pet owners, acknowledging the critical role NGOs play in managing stray populations.
Malaysia is hosting the International Regulatory Conference 2026 to strengthen its digital regulatory landscape and address emerging challenges in artificial intelligence, online safety, and data protection amid rapid technological evolution.
Malaysian communications regulator Derek John Fernandez has highlighted the need for consistent legal protections across physical and digital spaces, arguing that weaker online regulations embolden criminals targeting children and vulnerable populations.
Malaysia is studying the establishment of a national petroleum reserve to strengthen energy security amid rising geoeconomic risks. Experts say the move reflects a shift toward treating economic security as equal to efficiency.
Malaysia's Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia backs a government proposal to establish accreditation standards for online Islamic preachers, citing concerns over misinformation and protecting young people reliant on social media for religious guidance.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a comprehensive government study into establishing a national petroleum reserve stock to safeguard Malaysia's energy security amid global uncertainties and supply chain disruptions.
Penang's religious council has committed RM2 million to boost Bumiputera student performance through tuition and learning support, benefitting 7,403 pupils across the state in 2026.
Tabung Haji will continue allocating haj pilgrimages on a first-registered basis without preferential categories, ensuring equity among depositors awaiting their turn to perform the Islamic pilgrimage.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned that while Malaysia should embrace artificial intelligence and digital innovation, these advances must be grounded in robust moral values and integrity to benefit the nation.
Malaysia's government is piloting MediAsas, an affordable health insurance scheme starting at RM60 monthly, as part of a broader RESET strategy to reshape the country's struggling healthcare financing system and tackle premium inflation.
Malaysia's higher education loan body PTPTN collected RM197 million from defaulting borrowers through debt negotiation agencies in the past year, marking a 6.4% increase. The collection effort involved more than 103,000 accounts with arrears exceeding RM3 billion.
Malaysia's Finance Ministry has granted TARC Education Foundation a three-year interim tax exemption extension, conditional on improvements to governance and donation management before eligibility for a full decade-long exemption.
Malaysia observed its inaugural World Rural Development Day on July 6, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid emphasising the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development's role in advancing rural prosperity through community innovation, digitalisation, and entrepreneurship.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry is evaluating compliance among licensed social media platforms with two codes under the Online Safety Act 2025, which took effect on June 1, says Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening tahfiz education as a parallel system to mainstream schooling, emphasising that Islamic memorisation programmes should produce culturally and professionally capable citizens.
Malaysia's domestic trade ministry will examine mechanisms to extend assistance to island communities in Peninsular Malaysia that depend on private boats for transport, particularly under the BUDI MADANI subsidy scheme.
More than 326,000 students at Malaysian public universities are studying STEM subjects between 2023 and March 2026, reflecting government commitment to developing talent for high-technology sectors and meeting projected workforce demands.
Penang has activated Community Service Order enforcement against litterers, replacing warnings with immediate action. Offenders face fines up to RM2,000 and mandatory community service hours following court conviction.
Malaysia's Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation will roll out the NUR@PETRA domestic rebate programme from July, offering households RM200 incentives to switch to energy-efficient air conditioners and refrigerators.
Kelantan's government has distributed RM747,000 in excellence incentives among 1,494 high-achieving students from last year's SPM, STPM, and STAM examinations, marking a rise from 1,300 recipients the previous year.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved a hybrid work arrangement for civil servants starting August 1, permitting two days of remote work and three days in the office while maintaining service delivery standards.
Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee has identified unregulated non-professional charges at private hospitals—including supplies, equipment, and diagnostic tests—as the primary culprit behind escalating health insurance premiums, rather than doctors' regulated professional fees.