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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has apologised if his firm remarks directed at civil servants were perceived as excessively harsh, seeking to clarify his actual intentions behind the address.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid has directed the Kemas director-general to make all senior roles permanent and raise teacher salaries, addressing long-standing compensation concerns in the early childhood development sector.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has identified resistance to change as the primary barrier preventing Malaysia from achieving its reform objectives, highlighting the complex interplay between institutional inertia and cultural attitudes within government structures.
Several Immigration Department officers detained by Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog over suspected links to a syndicate involving foreign nationals will be suspended from duty until investigations conclude.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on the Federal Land Development Authority to prioritise good governance and accountability, warning that poor management and misuse of authority have burdened Malaysian taxpayers with nearly RM1 billion in annual debt servicing.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned Felda leadership against repeating historical governance lapses, emphasizing the need for disciplined management as the settler-focused agency grapples with a RM980 million debt burden.