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Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi chaired a confidential session at Umno headquarters where coalition and opposition leaders reviewed the declassified Royal Commission of Inquiry report examining governance issues at Lembaga Tabung Haji.
The Sultan of Perak has called for heritage schools like Malay College Kuala Kangsar to reinvent themselves for the artificial intelligence era, balancing technological readiness with character development.
Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim has issued a firm directive that those responsible for wrongdoing at Lembaga Tabung Haji and Felda must face consequences, signalling heightened scrutiny of governance at these significant institutions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the government's decision to make the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report public, positioning transparency as essential to rebuilding trust rather than pursuing political advantage.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has demanded a transparent investigation into the Royal Commission of Inquiry's findings on Lembaga Tabung Haji, vowing that no one found guilty of wrongdoing will be shielded from accountability.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Parliament to amend the MARA Act 1966 to ensure the institution's Bumiputera-focused policies remain stable regardless of changes in government or ministerial oversight.
Malaysia's Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji has recommended elevating the Haj Affairs Committee to statutory status, granting it formal powers to advise on pilgrimage policy and oversee operations affecting millions of Muslim pilgrims.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that the forthcoming Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report should be viewed as a constructive step forward rather than an exercise in blame assignment for past institutional failures.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said to coordinate with the Dewan Rakyat speaker regarding arrangements for a special parliamentary session dedicated to discussing the Royal Commission of Inquiry's conclusions on Tabung Haji.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has justified keeping the Tabung Haji RCI report confidential, stating public disclosure could trigger panic and mass withdrawals that might destabilise the pilgrim savings institution.
Malaysia's outgoing Deputy Inspector-General of Police says the force must enforce laws equally against all, regardless of political affiliation or status, to achieve world-class standards and maintain public confidence.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the long-delayed Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji will be released soon, explaining that withholding it initially was necessary to prevent panic among depositors and protect the pilgrims' fund.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated the government will soon release the final Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, pending consultation with the Chief Secretary on Cabinet referral procedures.
Malaysia's Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) will strengthen religious institutional governance through integrity and accountability, aligning with Sultan Nazrin Shah's advocacy for inclusive development guided by the principle of 'Everyone Matters'.
Malaysia's Cabinet will consider making public the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, says Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan, as the government defends its 2018 rescue operation amid ongoing debate.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Permodalan Nasional Berhad have expanded their partnership to strengthen governance standards and transparency in managing Malaysia's substantial investment portfolio.
South Korea's acting police commissioner has promised extensive institutional reforms and renewed public accountability measures following a major scandal involving alleged collusion between investigators and a serving officer's family.
The government regards allegations of 'corporate mafia' activities as deeply troubling given their potential to erode public trust in institutions, according to Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
Malaysia's government is willing to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry into alleged corporate mafia activities if deemed necessary in the public interest, says the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department.
Malaysia's government will refer the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee, enabling comprehensive review of the transparency legislation with input from MPs and civil society stakeholders.
Malaysia's government is pursuing comprehensive governance reforms to prevent another 1MDB-style scandal and restore international investor confidence, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong told Parliament.
Malaysia's deputy law and institutional reform minister has suggested MPs may be granted access to CCTV footage documenting the Taiping prison disturbance, contingent upon Cabinet clearance and ongoing court proceedings.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed returning land currently managed by FGV Holdings to FELDA to strengthen the settlement authority's finances and accelerate debt repayment while improving returns for settler communities.
The Korean drama 'Teach You A Lesson' has struck a nerve across Southeast Asia by depicting systemic failures in schools—from bullying to organised crime—prompting educators including Malaysians to reckon with uncomfortable parallels to their own institutions.