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The Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia has called for sweeping reforms at Tabung Haji following the release of a Royal Commission of Inquiry report detailing governance failures and suspicious transactions. ABIM president Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Samsudin stressed the need for merit-based appointments and firm accountability.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered a transparent investigation into findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Lembaga Tabung Haji, emphasizing that those responsible for wrongdoing will face no protection and must be held accountable.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has reaffirmed the Royal Malaysian Police's stance on misconduct, following the arrest of 12 personnel allegedly involved in extorting a Vanuatu citizen.
Malaysian authorities have arrested twelve police personnel, encompassing higher-ranking officials, in connection with an alleged extortion scheme targeting a Chinese national for approximately RM2 million, signalling intensified internal accountability measures.
Chinese writer Jia Qianqian, daughter of celebrated author Jia Pingwa, has been stripped of her associate professor position after a university investigation uncovered plagiarism in nine of her published papers, reigniting debate about academic integrity and nepotism in Chinese academia.
Political scientists and public figures are pressing the government to release the Tabung Haji RCI report without further delay, citing the need to protect depositors, establish accountability, and rebuild institutional trust.
Senior Amanah politician Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa has urged the government to release the final Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, arguing transparency will settle longstanding questions about the institution's governance.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed confidence that the Cabinet will greenlight the release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji when he tables the proposal at Wednesday's meeting.
A 41-year-old former design and technology teacher in Singapore has been sentenced to two years in jail for performing indecent acts on and sexually grooming an underage female student between 2022 and 2023.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the government is ready to release the final Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji in the coming days, subject to Cabinet protocols.
Johor's regent has warned of decisive action against Network School in Forest City if investigations uncover breaches of law or licensing conditions, including potential licence revocation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysian schools to transparently report bullying cases instead of suppressing them to safeguard their reputation, emphasising that swift action protects victims and addresses the underlying problem.
Thirty-four Malaysian MPs have publicly supported establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of corporate mafia connections within the MACC and involving its former chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Cabinet will determine whether to launch a Royal Commission of Inquiry into alleged corporate mafia activities at the MACC only after examining investigation outcomes and considering public interest, a government minister has said.
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The MARA chairman has declared a 'You Touch, You Go' policy as six MRSM students in Johor are investigated by police. The move signals the institution's commitment to strict disciplinary measures.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has advised the newly appointed Government Communication Department director-general to exercise caution regarding sensitive national matters and public discourse standards.