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Malaysia's Parliament convened a special sitting to debate the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji, with Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul affirming the move strengthens transparency and public accountability in governance.
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.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is pressing senior government officials to strengthen protections for whistleblowers, viewing enhanced safeguards as critical to improving the nation's international corruption perception ratings.
Selangor's housing committee chief reports only two Rumah Selangorku developments are delayed, while 167 projects totalling 52,750 units have been successfully delivered. Dashboard improvements planned.
Parliamentary special select committees have been given a three-month deadline to review Malaysia's proposed Freedom of Information Bill 2026 and Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026, with recommendations expected at the next parliamentary sitting.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared Tabung Haji successfully restored following early detection of problems from past negligence and mismanagement. The Cabinet has approved public release of the full Royal Commission of Inquiry report.
Malaysia's Cabinet has cleared the declassification and public release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji today. The report will be debated in Parliament soon.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed the long-awaited Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji's financial operations will be publicly released today, concluding a period of speculation about the pilgrimage fund's governance issues.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's chief commissioner has reaffirmed the agency's commitment to professional standards and transparency, asserting its resolve to maintain ethical practices regardless of external criticism.
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.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the Cabinet will deliberate on Wednesday whether to make public the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji, which examined allegations surrounding the sale of the institution's strategic assets.
Sultan Nazrin Shah has urged the establishment of internationally adoptable governance standards for waqf institutions, emphasising digital transparency and regional collaboration to unlock the potential of Islamic endowments.
Academic experts are urging the Malaysian government to promptly publish the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report, arguing transparency is vital to protect depositors and restore institutional credibility.
Amanah vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa has called for the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji to be made public, saying transparency would resolve years of controversy surrounding the institution.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that Cabinet approval is expected for the release of the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report, emphasizing that no individual stands above the law in Malaysia's pursuit of accountability.
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.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called for the immediate public release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji, citing principles of transparency and fairness for depositors and Malaysian citizens.
Democratic senators, led by Kirsten Gillibrand, have demanded that President Trump's administration publicly release the Pentagon's investigation findings into a February 28 military strike targeting a girls' school in Iran within seven days.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has unveiled six governance measures aimed at tightening the administration and distribution of maintenance grants for temples and churches throughout Malaysia.
Malaysia's Media Council has endorsed the government's decision to send the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee, emphasizing the need for thorough legislative scrutiny on a matter of constitutional importance.
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.
The government has confirmed that shareholding records of former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki fall outside public document classification and cannot be disclosed to the public.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected allegations that he personally bought a new BMW, emphasizing the vehicle is government property assigned to his official duties.
Transparency International Malaysia is calling on law enforcement and prosecutors to publicly disclose their investigation methods and a timeline for charging decisions in the Durian Tunggal shooting case.
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.