Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
Klang Royal City Council has cooperated with police investigating the death of a stray dog named Rocky during a sanctioned removal operation in Port Klang that involved 11 enforcement personnel and 50 residents.
Police in Selangor have initiated an investigation into animal cruelty following the death of a dog during a stray animal roundup in Port Klang's Taman Teluk Gedung Indah residential area.
Three Selayang Municipal Council employees face corruption charges for allegedly accepting RM3,550 in bribes to expedite business licence and temporary permit applications, highlighting ongoing governance challenges in local authorities.
Johor's local authority has moved to halt operations at Network School in Forest City after discovering multiple breaches of business licensing requirements and unauthorised educational activities on commercially-zoned premises.
Melaka's city council chief says two DAP-appointed councillors remain in post pending formal resignation notices, even as the Democratic Action Party withdraws backing from the state administration.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has rolled out 16 governance reforms after scoring just 0.08% in anti-corruption assessment. The overhaul includes new committees, digitalisation, and stricter approval limits to strengthen institutional accountability.
Kim Ha-soo, former chief of South Korea's Cheongdo County, was discovered dead on a mountain while facing corruption charges including receiving illegal payments in exchange for job promotions.
Sibu Municipal Council will introduce a grace period and senior citizen parking pass for its smart parking system following widespread complaints about rapid penalty issuance and technical glitches since full implementation.
Malaysia's government is implementing stricter legal measures to combat misuse of disabled parking spaces through unified development guidelines and enhanced enforcement powers across local councils.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has pushed back the submission deadline for amendments to the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 to August 7 at 5 pm, allowing property owners and developers additional time to prepare their applications.
The Kangar Municipal Council has confiscated 400 units of vape liquid and 70 devices valued at RM15,000 from an unlicensed premises, as Perlis prepares to enforce a statewide prohibition on vape sales operations.
Malaysia's Cabinet has ordered governance improvements at Kuala Lumpur City Hall before considering changes to the Federal Capital Act 1960, rejecting proposals for a city council and backing administrative reforms instead.
Penang has switched to strict enforcement of littering offences from July 1, ending a six-month grace period. Offenders now face prosecution, fines up to RM2,000, and community service without prior warnings.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed local authorities nationwide to streamline their approval processes, aiming to enhance Malaysia's competitive standing and attract more investment to the country.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed local councils nationwide to cut red tape and accelerate approval timelines, aiming to strengthen Malaysia's standing in global economic competition.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Housing and Local Government Ministry to expedite approval processes at local authority level, citing lengthy and inconsistent procedures that inflate project costs.