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Lembaga Tabung Haji has successfully restored its financial position through comprehensive reforms since 2018, with governance improvements and maintained hajj affordability at RM33,300 for three years.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed his government's commitment to expanding Sarawak's State Legislative Assembly from 82 to 99 seats, ordering the Election Commission to provide an updated implementation report following Cabinet discussion.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry is championing organisational reforms for the Malaysian Armed Forces, submitting proposals for improved career structures, promotion pathways, and special allowances to align with defence modernisation efforts.
Faisal Iswardi Ismail, who previously served as deputy director-general, has been promoted to lead FAMA, taking charge of the agency's efforts to support local farmers and strengthen the nation's food supply chains.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has committed to strengthening psychosocial support across Malaysia's school system following the recent death of a teacher in Selangor, emphasizing the ministry's ongoing collaboration with health authorities and civil society.
Newly sworn Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim visited his parents' graves at Tebing Tinggi Muslim cemetery in Kuala Pilah on August 2, hours after taking his oath of office before the Yang di-Pertuan Besar.
Radio Televisyen Malaysia will expand its sports broadcasting portfolio with several major tournaments following the successful free-to-air coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced.
Malaysia's Ministry of Rural and Regional Development is comprehensively restructuring the decade-old Desa Lestari Programme, aiming to raise participating household incomes to RM2,300 monthly and tackle persistent rural poverty through reformed management and expanded services.
Melaka has secured RM9.801 million under the Ecological Fiscal Transfer initiative for biodiversity conservation in 2026, with plans to host the National Environment Day celebration later this year.
Malaysia's Home Minister emphasizes that School Liaison Officers deployed nationwide do far more than address bullying, monitoring comprehensive school safety including student incidents and welfare concerns.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has endorsed calls to enhance the Immigration Officer Service Scheme, recognising the department's critical role in national security and revenue generation.
Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is conducting a major review of the Child Act 2001, incorporating 159 recommendations from the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child to strengthen child protection frameworks.
Malaysia's housing ministry is channelling maintenance funds toward People's Housing Programme projects exceeding a decade in age, prioritising safety-critical infrastructure like lifts and water systems amid constrained budgets.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has declared his readiness to vacate his portfolio should Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim request his resignation, underscoring ministerial accountability within Malaysia's cabinet structure.
Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development has launched the KasihnITa programme in Sarawak, bringing together government agencies to provide single mothers with financial management training, legal guidance, and welfare assistance.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 that would empower courts to mandate road offenders pay compensation to accident victims and their families as an additional penalty alongside existing sentences.
Malaysia's Home Ministry reports 3,640 pending citizenship applications in Sabah, with efforts underway to accelerate processing through enhanced procedures and expanded outreach programmes.
Malaysia's proposed Syariah Judges' Remuneration Act is in its final stage, with documents being prepared for Cabinet submission. The initiative aims to elevate the status of Syariah Court judges nationwide.
Malaysia's housing ministry is deploying data analytics to align residential development with actual demand while reviving over 1,600 stalled projects. The strategy aims to stabilize prices and improve affordability across states.
Johor's incoming Menteri Besar will take the oath at Istana Bukit Serene this afternoon in a ceremony following Barisan Nasional's decisive triumph in yesterday's state election.
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Malaysia's Cabinet has maintained the mandatory retirement age for civil servants at 60, rejecting proposals for an increase. The government also made contributions to Perkeso's non-employment injury scheme voluntary.
Malaysia has introduced sweeping amendments to the Control of Padi and Rice Act, dramatically increasing penalties for violations and granting broader powers to regulate rice prices during current parliamentary sitting.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has rejected accusations that his party dictates government policy, insisting that all decisions are made through collective discussion among Pakatan Harapan coalition partners at federal and state levels.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry has transitioned all foreign worker quota applications to a centralised digital system, eliminating individual case approvals and tightening oversight following a Cabinet restructuring.
Malaysia will hold its inaugural World Rural Development Day celebration tomorrow at Tun Abdul Razak Stadium in Jengka, with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi officiating the event themed around vibrant rural communities.