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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has emphasized that civil servants must maintain professional standards and political neutrality when serving the public, warning against allowing partisan interests to disrupt government functions.
Malaysia's Election Commission has registered 34,066 new electors in June, with the supplementary electoral roll now open for public verification until September 1. Citizens can check details online or submit claims if missing.
Laos has officially phased out its white and green paper identity cards in favour of the LAeID mobile application, consolidating personal documents into a single digital platform accessible via smartphone.
Melaka has rolled out more than 200 governance initiatives to combat corruption and boost transparency, earning recognition as the second best-performing state in the MACC's Public Service Corruption Level Study.
Malaysia's communications regulator has joined with Penang Halal International to deliver the MADANI Kita Programme alongside the 2026 halal expo, streamlining government services delivery across ministries and agencies.
Eight Johor Pakatan Harapan lawmakers have challenged the state government over the recent appointment of 10 deputy committee chairmen, demanding transparency on necessity, costs and accountability measures.
INTAN's Centre for Communication and Language Studies conducted a three-day empowerment workshop bringing together 84 Munsyi Muda Bahasa officers from across Malaysian government ministries and departments to strengthen language reference and translation competencies.
The Companies Commission of Malaysia's troubled Corporate Registry System has exposed systemic weaknesses in digital governance and emergency planning, threatening investor confidence and highlighting the need for comprehensive reforms.
Malaysia's Immigration Department aims to exceed RM5 billion in revenue collection during 2026, following a robust 2025 when it gathered over RM5.2 billion. The agency has maintained this collection level for three consecutive years.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the critical role of civil servants in maintaining policy continuity and driving national progress, calling for a robust and integrity-centred public service.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that Malaysia's civil service must centre its work on improving citizen welfare and advancing national interests, rather than pursuing narrow institutional or personal agendas.
Indonesia's Public Works Ministry faces internal upheaval following the leak of a travel document that included Minister Dody Hanggodo's wife and daughter. Multiple personnel transfers have ensued, raising questions about accountability and institutional stability.
The Kuala Lumpur MACC has detained a former civil servant suspected of misappropriating RM300,000 in government aid by fraudulently using the identities of 11 individuals to claim relief payments.
Vietnam has launched a 100-day action plan to accelerate digital transformation across its political system, requiring government agencies to deliver measurable results in ten critical areas by end-November.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has clarified that the proposed expansion of South East Johor Development Authority (KEJORA) is designed to coordinate development efforts across the region, not to acquire land from local communities.