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DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo has called on the Royal Malaysian Police and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to publicly disclose the status of investigations into organised corporate criminal activity.
Malaysia's Parliament has tasked two special select committees with a three-month review of the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 and Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026, following July approval for further scrutiny of the proposed legislation.
A Parliamentary Select Committee chaired by Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said will commence its examination of the Freedom of Information Bill 2026, with deliberations expected to incorporate feedback from NGOs and professional organisations.
Malaysia's MADANI Kita programme has evolved beyond basic service delivery to become a critical mechanism for explaining government policies and ensuring accurate public information, according to Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim justified the government's decision to declassify the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report following sustained public calls for transparency, while cautioning critics against challenging the administration's handling of the matter.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that the Cabinet will decide on Wednesday whether to release the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji, emphasizing the government's commitment to transparency and proper legal procedures.
Senior Amanah politician Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa has renewed calls for the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji to be made public, arguing transparency is essential to restore confidence in the institution and settle longstanding disputes.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed confidence that the Cabinet will green-light the release of a Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, signalling the government's readiness to increase transparency on the Islamic pilgrimage fund's operations.
Malaysia's Media Council has endorsed the government's decision to refer the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee for detailed scrutiny, emphasising the legislation's significance for democratic accountability and press freedom.