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Malaysia's government is developing a domestic violence offenders registry in collaboration with police and the judiciary, with plans to upgrade over 20 shelters nationwide using RM2.1 million in funding.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to personally oversee all matters affecting the Indian community, strengthening government policy coordination while affirming Human Resources Minister R. Ramanan's continued role.
Malaysia's agriculture ministry has proposed a national census to determine the country's official fruit, following competing bids from the durian and pineapple industries.
Malaysia is reviewing the Child Act 2001 following 159 recommendations from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. The review will strengthen child protection, enhance legal frameworks, and improve inter-agency coordination across government.
Malaysia will approve data centre projects only after confirming adequate energy and water supply for residents and industries, Deputy Minister Sim Tze Tzin said in Parliament.
Malaysia's government is using the PAKW framework to understand and address cost-of-living differences between urban and rural areas, with Kuala Lumpur's basic expenses at RM5,639 versus RM4,254 in Kelantan.
Malaysia's government will revise its targeted diesel subsidy programme across Sabah and Sarawak by incorporating grassroots concerns, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim personally engaging with communities about implementation challenges.
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Malaysia's Cabinet has agreed to review the e-invoice system and mandatory EPF contributions for non-citizen workers, responding to concerns that these measures burden traders and employers.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has called for the Malaysian Media Council to be reinforced as an industry self-regulatory body, with government backing during its establishment phase and encouragement for social media platforms to join.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Second Finance Minister to gather details and engage oil companies regarding alleged losses suffered by petrol station operators during the transition to Malaysia's targeted fuel subsidy programme.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to increase government support for Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia, positioning the microfinance institution as a priority in reaching underserved communities across the nation.
Malaysia's government has established a dedicated cross-agency committee to combat the surge in online scams, bringing together public agencies, financial institutions, telecommunications companies and major digital platforms in a coordinated enforcement effort.
The People's Income Initiative has supported 7,787 households in nearly three years, with some participants earning above RM2,000 monthly. The scheme complements poverty reduction efforts across Malaysia.
Malaysia's Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has lifted restrictions on diesel sales to road transporters in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan, scrapping purchase caps that ranged from 50 to 150 litres.
Indonesian authorities have charged four people after an anti-government protest in Surabaya involving around 100 demonstrators who objected to fuel price increases and a troubled free school meals programme.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry is building a 45-metre telecommunications tower in Muar to resolve persistent internet connectivity issues affecting Kampung Sungai Balang Darat and neighbouring communities, with completion expected by Q3 this year.
Malaysia's Domestic Trade Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali has clarified that MADANI Mart operates as a private retail initiative managed by licensed business entities under Yayasan MADANI, not as an official government scheme.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has greenlit RM22 million in funding to arm the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) with firearms and equipment following a shooting incident in Kedah earlier this year.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended felicitations marking the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka's milestone 70th anniversary, underscoring the institution's enduring role in safeguarding Malaysia's linguistic and cultural heritage.
The Malaysian government will reduce subsidised diesel to RM2.10 per litre from July 2026, extending the BUDI95 subsidy model nationwide and bringing uniform pricing across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged RM1 million for Tabung Kasih@Hawana 2026, underscoring the government's commitment to enhancing journalist welfare and modernising Malaysia's media landscape.