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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Tabung Haji has recovered from earlier setbacks following comprehensive reforms, with a Royal Commission of Inquiry report set for release shortly.
Malaysia's government has achieved nearly RM5 billion in savings through expenditure control measures implemented since April 2026, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong announced, maintaining service delivery amid global challenges.
Malaysia's Retirement Fund (KWAP) has launched efforts to recover RM163.4 million invested in eFishery, following a major fraud scandal involving the aquaculture company.
Malaysia's Ministry of Finance has defended its use of Asset Recovery Trust Account funds for repaying 1MDB and SRC International debts, insisting all allocations follow approved governance frameworks and authorised purposes.
Malaysia's buy-now-pay-later sector has expanded to 8 million active users by the first quarter of 2026, with total outstanding balances reaching RM5.3 billion. The sector faces a critical regulatory milestone as licensing requirements take effect.
Malaysia's federal government debt is projected to stay below the 65% GDP statutory ceiling in 2026, the Finance Ministry has assured Parliament, while implementing cost-control measures across government agencies.
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Malaysian banks must progress from experimental AI adoption to responsible implementation with robust governance and trusted decision-making frameworks, the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers stressed at a major conference.
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The National Higher Education Fund Corporation collected RM197 million in loan repayments through debt negotiation agencies between July 2025 and May this year, marking a 6.4 per cent increase from the previous year's corresponding period.