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A Royal Commission inquiry into Tabung Haji has recommended forensic audits of 14 investments linked to substantial losses, and warned of systemic risks from UJSB sukuk obligations that now fund over a quarter of the pilgrimage fund's annual income.
Twelve police officers, including a deputy superintendent and assistant superintendent, have been arrested on suspicion of attempting to extort RM2 million from a Chinese national. The arrests highlight escalating concerns over police accountability and misconduct.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has outlined a two-pronged approach to matriculation admissions that rewards top academic performers while maintaining targeted support for disadvantaged communities and rural students across Malaysia.
A childcare centre in Langkawi will cease operations while police investigate allegations of child neglect and mistreatment, the women, family and community development minister announced.
The Johor Road Transport Department has begun enforcement action against motorcycle riders spotted without helmets during the recent state election campaign, issuing investigation notices to violators across the state.
The Sarawak Media Conference 2026 will draw approximately 800 participants to examine media trust, governance and digital transformation. The event will be officiated by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and will feature recognition of outstanding journalists and media professionals.
A company director testified in the High Court that she prepared five separate letters from different firms to then-Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin requesting Jana Wibawa programme projects.
A teenager arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 15-year-old student at a school in Banting has been remanded in custody for four days as police investigations continue.
A 46-year-old security guard has been convicted and sentenced in Kuching for posting offensive comments about Malaysia's King on Facebook. The judge emphasised the seriousness of disrespecting the monarchy.
A handwriting expert has reaffirmed her findings that some entries in the journals of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir were written by other people, not by her personally.
A handwriting expert testified in Kota Kinabalu's Coroner's Court that certain documents attributed to Zara Qairina Mahathir were not authored by the teenager, introducing fresh complications into the ongoing investigation.
The Perak State Education Department is working closely with police to investigate a serious incident involving a 13-year-old Form One student who fell from a school building. The student remains hospitalised in critical condition.
Malaysia's National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2026 wrapped up in Penang with nearly 1,000 media practitioners celebrating journalism under the theme of media integrity and credibility, featuring government support for journalist welfare and regional cooperation.
Malaysia's Light Rail Transit 3 line will commence operations on June 29 following an official launch ceremony on Sunday, officiated by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The 37.8km line connects Shah Alam to surrounding areas.
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.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended condolences to the family of a Negeri Sembilan schoolgirl who died in a tragic incident, expressing the government's commitment to student safety.
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A highway collision near Maran on the East Coast expressway has left seven people injured, including three media officers and a driver attached to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's office.
Malaysia's National Journalists' Day celebration kicks off in Penang with media practitioners exploring the future of journalism amid artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the main event.
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Police arrested four men including a schoolteacher following a raid on a Besut residence suspected of operating as a drug distribution point. Officers recovered drugs and paraphernalia during the operation.
A specially curated photo gallery at the HAWANA 2026 Summit in Butterworth documents the evolution of Malaysia's National Journalists' Day from 2018 to 2025, while celebrating the humanitarian work of the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA fund.
Malaysia recorded 388 sexual harassment cases in the first five months of 2024, with statistics revealing a significant upward trajectory in reported incidents over recent years, driven partly by growing public awareness and victim willingness to come forward.
Malaysia's Broadcasting Director-General Ashwad Ismail warns that journalists who fail to develop artificial intelligence skills will be displaced by those who do, urging the industry to treat AI as a tool for enhancement rather than a threat.
Nallini Pathmanathan, a retired Federal Court judge, has been appointed chairman of the Malaysian Media Council, taking leadership during a period of significant industry transformation and regulatory scrutiny.