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The government is engaging stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Tabung Haji Act 1995, following recommendations from a Royal Commission of Inquiry aimed at strengthening the pilgrimage fund's governance and management.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged RM2 million in government funding to the Al-Qaradawi Thought Institute, honouring the influential Islamic scholar's intellectual legacy and advocacy for moderation in contemporary Islamic thought.
Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi has publicly affirmed that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim retains full authority to dismiss underperforming coalition ministers, underlining leadership accountability within Malaysia's ruling alliance.
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.
Malaysia navigates significant political shifts as Melaka's DAP exits state administration over constitutional changes, whilst the country grapples with rising refugee numbers and ongoing diplomatic engagements.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled a comprehensive support package for FELDA communities, committing RM29 million to digital literacy, educational infrastructure, and healthcare services across 317 settlements nationwide.
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.
The Ministry of Health has temporarily closed its official website to implement stronger cybersecurity protections after a recent cyber threat. The ministry says critical systems and patient data remain secure, with healthcare delivery uninterrupted.
Malaysia's government will establish minimum pricing mechanisms and standardised service requirements for umrah packages to prevent unsafe cut-price offerings that compromise pilgrims' welfare and religious objectives.
Malaysia's government is executing 120 decisions through its National Economic Action Council to shield the economy from prolonged global supply disruptions, with 27 measures already completed and 93 underway.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved a hybrid work model for civil servants starting August 1, allowing two days of remote work and three days in office. The arrangement replaces existing work-from-home policies.
The Prime Minister's Office has presented special recognition awards to 214 outstanding STPM students across 16 secondary schools in Batu Pahat district, aiming to motivate academic excellence and support the transition to tertiary education.
Malaysia's government has guaranteed that Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) personnel will retain their rights and welfare entitlements during the transition to a new Public Service Department scheme effective July 1.
Malaysia's Medical Council has registered 854 overseas-qualified doctors as specialists in the first five months of 2024, with 849 being Malaysian nationals. The swift approvals signal efforts to reverse brain drain.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed the government will continue and expand the Media Innovation Fund, which has already distributed RM24.57 million to 72 media companies since its launch.
Malaysia's Public Service Department has unveiled a five-year strategic blueprint designed to enhance mental health services and psychological support across the civil service, introducing new intervention frameworks to address workplace wellness.
PAS vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah has signalled the 16th general election is expected to take place between late October and November this year, providing fresh timing guidance ahead of Malaysia's next parliamentary polls.
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Malaysia's competition authority has launched enforcement action against six firms accused of colluding in a RM5.7 million tender for the AADK, signalling heightened scrutiny of procurement practices across government-linked contracts.