Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
India deepens ties with Cambodia through rural development projects while Indonesia expands air hubs and cracks down on corruption. Myanmar inaugurates new airport and solar plant; Philippines manages tropical weather and impeachment proceedings; Thailand pursues transnational crime networks.
The MADANI Government is implementing comprehensive governance reforms to prevent repeat of the 1MDB scandal, including new fiscal responsibility laws and expanded auditor powers, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong told Parliament.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned the Federal Land Development Authority to avoid repeating historical mistakes as it grapples with a RM980 million debt burden, emphasising the need for stronger governance standards.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has acknowledged deficiencies within his government during a Johor campaign stop, promising steady progress on reform initiatives to serve the Malaysian public effectively.
Experts welcome Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's directive to eliminate support letters in entrepreneur financing approvals, arguing it will strengthen governance and boost economic returns by ensuring capital flows to viable businesses rather than politically connected applicants.
US Vice President JD Vance has delivered a pointed critique of British governance, suggesting the country has endured chronic leadership failures while expressing cautious optimism about the incoming administration's reform capacity.
DAP Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong has cautioned Johor voters against backing a return to governance approaches associated with former PM Najib Razak, emphasising the need for Malaysia to advance rather than retreat to previous practices.
Malaysia has set a bold 2033 target to rank among the world's top 25 least corrupt nations on Transparency International's index. Public doubts linger over whether this represents genuine systemic reform or familiar political theatre.
Parliament reconvenes Monday to consider four major bills, including a contentious proposal to limit prime ministers to 10-year terms after the measure narrowly failed to reach the required two-thirds majority at its previous reading.