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Malaysia's Defence Ministry is pursuing comprehensive reforms to military career structures and remuneration, submitting detailed proposals to accelerate promotions and better align roles with responsibilities as defence assets modernise.
Malaysia's government is developing a domestic violence offenders registry to track and prevent repeat abusers, involving the Women's Ministry, police and judiciary in coordinated efforts.
Malaysia has removed nearly 100,000 scam-related content items from social media platforms in the first seven months of 2026, already exceeding the entire previous year's total, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching announced.
Malaysia's attraction to foreign investors is creating a positive spillover effect on domestic companies, with local investment now representing 45% of total approved investments, Deputy Minister Sim Tze Tzin told parliament.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has assumed personal responsibility for overseeing all matters affecting Malaysia's Indian community, signalling heightened government commitment to addressing their welfare and economic development needs.
The government is developing 19 significant waqf projects valued at RM321 million nationwide, according to Deputy Minister Marhamah Rosli. The initiatives form part of efforts to strengthen Islamic religious affairs management across Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered a comprehensive review of the promotion system for senior Malaysian Armed Forces officers, citing concerns that advancement timelines lag behind other civil servants. The government aims to finalise recommendations soon.
The Malaysian government is exploring a special federal budget allocation and tax incentives to support NGOs and animal shelters managing stray animals, while easing the financial burden on pet owners nationwide.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has directed the Community Development Department (KEMAS) to convert all senior positions to permanent status and enhance teacher salaries, aiming to strengthen the 60-year-old agency's workforce.
Kelantan's wayang kulit masters face mounting challenges from permit restrictions and dwindling successors, jeopardizing a centuries-old Southeast Asian art form that has adapted to modern audiences while maintaining spiritual and moral teachings.
Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to shelve the national digital ID programme, committing instead to redirect government resources towards addressing the country's cost-of-living crisis and devolving power away from Westminster.
India is mobilizing a government task force to overcome tax and regulatory barriers for Formula One's comeback at the Buddh International Circuit by 2028, more than a decade after the race was discontinued in 2013.
Laos held its inaugural National Media Congress in Vientiane, charting a modernisation roadmap for the media sector. President Thongloun Sisoulith outlined five priorities emphasising unity among outlets, cultural preservation, truth-seeking, government support, and professional development.
The federal government is adjusting its targeted fuel subsidy programme in Sabah and Sarawak following feedback from communities, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim personally engaging with stakeholders to address implementation challenges.
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Malaysia's tour and travel association is challenging the government's decision to exclude tourism transport operators from diesel subsidies, arguing the policy will raise fares for both domestic and international visitors while undermining the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the cabinet has approved a comprehensive review of Malaysia's e-Invoice system implementation, signalling responsiveness to stakeholder feedback.
The Finance Ministry has drastically reduced a promised tax exemption for Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology from 10 years to three, imposing restrictive conditions that could force the institution to raise costs for students from lower-income backgrounds.
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The Malaysian government is overhauling electric vehicle policies and incentives to accelerate nationwide charging infrastructure development, working with Tenaga Nasional Bhd to build power substations and offering incentives to operators.
Tengku Zafrul has told the court that Jana Wibawa was first raised during a Cabinet meeting on November 13, 2020, chaired by then prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
The Malaysian Media Council has endorsed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's directive that complaints involving journalists must first be submitted to the Council's independent review process rather than proceeding directly to legal action.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that complaints against journalists from recognised media outlets must be reviewed by the Malaysian Media Council before any investigations or enforcement action can proceed.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to investigate allegations that petrol station operators suffered significant financial losses during the implementation of Malaysia's targeted fuel subsidy programme for RON95 petrol and diesel.
The EPF's i-Legasi initiative has approved 63 applications involving RM46.3 million in transfers to 86 beneficiaries since its launch in February. Over 3 million active members have met Basic Savings targets.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Federal Land Development Authority to accelerate efforts addressing persistent settler grievances, especially affecting second-generation beneficiaries seeking housing and secure land ownership.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry is seeking Cabinet approval to convert RM100 million in Skills Development Fund Corporation loans into grants, aiming to reduce financial hardship for vocational training students who sacrifice employment during their studies.
Malaysia's government has created a specialized inter-agency committee to combat escalating online scam crimes, bringing together ministries, financial institutions, telecommunications companies and social media platforms in a coordinated enforcement effort.
Malaysia's BUDI Diesel programme launches nationwide tomorrow, extending subsidised fuel at RM2.10 per litre to 700,000 private vehicle owners—a significant expansion from the previous 180,000-recipient scheme.