Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid has condemned the killing of a dog named Rocky and urged authorities to launch an independent and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved an expanded scope for the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry, now covering the Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional administrations alongside previous periods of investigation.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has dismissed suggestions that the release of the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report was election-driven, stating it received unanimous Cabinet approval following proper procedures.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has disclosed that the Cabinet is considering widening the scope of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the TH pilgrim fund, aiming to determine whether rehabilitation recommendations have been implemented.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the government to arrange a special sitting of Parliament to debate findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji, the pilgrims' fund embroiled in a financial scandal.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved the public release of a Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji covering 2014-2020. The report contains 25 improvement recommendations, with management having implemented 75 per cent.
Malaysia's Immigration Department will defer disciplinary proceedings against officers detained in connection with a breach of the Malaysian Immigration System until the MACC completes its investigation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that Felda accumulated nearly RM10 billion in losses due to mismanagement and political interference, signalling the government's commitment to overhauling the troubled land development authority.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji was deliberately kept confidential to prevent public alarm and safeguard the pilgrimage fund's stability against potential mass withdrawals.
Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim says the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji should end the institution's troubled past and usher in an era of transparency and integrity-driven governance serving Malaysia's Muslim community.
The government has committed to releasing the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, with Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil emphasising the need for transparency and public understanding of the findings.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated the government will soon release the final Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, pending consultation with the Chief Secretary on procedural requirements.
Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has categorically rejected claims he played any part in awarding a RM178 million contract to a company connected to his brother, stating the decision lay entirely with other officials.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has indicated that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim retains the power to dismiss BN ministers from Cabinet if dissatisfied with their performance levels.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has apologised if his assertive manner when speaking to civil servants was perceived as excessively stern, explaining that his intensity reflects his commitment to effective governance.
A cross-party group of MPs is calling for major electoral law reforms before Malaysia's 16th general election, including prohibiting government machinery in campaigns and expanding the Election Commission's enforcement authority.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will address Parliament to explain the Civil Service Pension Fund's RM200 million loss from its eFishery investment, emphasizing governmental accountability and transparency in pension fund management.
A Public Accounts Committee investigation has uncovered RM10.879 billion in cooking oil subsidies that failed to reach intended beneficiaries from 2019 to February 2025, exposing critical gaps in subsidy administration and enforcement.
Malaysia's government has pledged to allow investigations into alleged 'corporate mafia' activities to proceed independently and transparently, with senior minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said signalling openness to establishing a Royal Commission if deemed necessary.
Malaysia's High Court has ruled in favour of a complainant, ordering the Road Transport Department director-general to pay RM40,000 damages over the rejection of a 'MADANI' number plate proposal, raising questions about administrative accountability.
Malaysia's Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee has not yet committed to launching a formal investigation into an alleged RM200 million fraud connected to state pension fund KWAP's investment in Indonesian aquaculture firm eFishery.
Britain squandered nearly £10 billion on pandemic personal protective equipment through flawed procurement processes, an official inquiry has determined, highlighting systematic weaknesses in emergency response governance.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen 14 bank accounts and seized RM1.4 million in assets as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected corruption within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signalling intensified scrutiny of high-level financial misconduct.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has called for a comprehensive review of citizenship granted to seven naturalised footballers, identifying irregularities in security checks and interview procedures during their naturalisation process.
Indonesian Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo has drawn scrutiny after official ministry documents listed his wife and daughter among delegates for a July UN meeting in New York, sparking questions about state fund usage and transparency.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has exonerated former minister Nik Nazmi of corruption allegations linked to financial transfers involving elephant operators Dara, Amoi, and Kelat, concluding an investigation into suspected misconduct.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed allegations that he purchased a luxury BMW for personal use, stating the vehicle is an existing government asset. He also clarified that his current Mercedes-Benz was a royal gift from the King, registered under the Prime Minister's Department rather than his personal name.
A Pakatan Harapan representative has lodged a police report against Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, alleging he orchestrated efforts to influence TVET students to attend politically motivated programmes supporting Barisan Nasional candidates.
Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has publicly questioned Attorney General Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said's refusal to release shareholding records of former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki, raising transparency concerns in parliament.
Malaysia's leading anti-corruption watchdog has called on the government to provide a comprehensive update on the status of investigations into alleged corporate mafia networks, raising questions about transparency and enforcement.
Malaysia's law and institutional reform minister Azalina has clarified that shareholding records related to the Azam Baki investigation will remain confidential, with updates to come via the chief secretary's office.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed Bumiputera development agencies to cease lending decisions based solely on endorsement letters, after discovering startup funding recipients squandered money on luxury vehicles and lavish office spaces.
Several Malaysian parliamentarians are pressing for public disclosure of investigations into former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki's shareholdings, citing transparency concerns over a high-profile integrity official.
Nadiem Makarim, founder of Indonesian ride-hailing giant Gojek, has been convicted and sentenced to a decade in prison for corruption linked to a school laptop procurement scheme during the Covid-19 pandemic, marking a dramatic fall for the once-celebrated technology entrepreneur.