The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Brunei's government expanded its Legislative Council representation on Monday when four newly appointed Cabinet ministers were formally sworn in as ex-officio members during the opening of the Second Meeting of the 22nd session.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has extended condolences to the family of Datuk Mohd Sukari Ab Hamid, the former director-general of the Information Department, who passed away on August 3 at age 65.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has praised Malaysia's sporting contingent for their determined performances at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, where the nation secured 10th place with 16 medals.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will proceed with heart bypass surgery at the National Heart Institute in the coming weeks, his office confirmed today.
Cracks are widening in Malaysia's ruling BN-PN coalition as partners clash over whether Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Nor should campaign following controversial statements he made.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has acknowledged concerns about his direct communication style with civil servants, attributing his firm tone to his passion for national development and implementation.
The Federal Land Development Authority has appointed Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir as chairman, citing his 30-plus years in public and corporate sectors, previous roles at EPF and Treasury, and expertise in strategic governance.
Thai police have detained three individuals linked to a massive examination fraud scheme affecting the country's civil service recruitment. The scandal threatens to disqualify roughly 5,000 appointed officials.
Authorities have detained a former civil servant accused of submitting false documentation to fraudulently secure approximately RM300,000 in financial aid, highlighting ongoing concerns over government benefit system vulnerabilities.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly extended birthday wishes to former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as the elder statesman marks his 101st birthday, reflecting the evolving political dynamics within Malaysia's leadership circles.
Datuk Jailani Harun, a former journalist serving as diplomatic officer to UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, has died at Hospital Serdang in Kuala Lumpur. His funeral will be held at Al-Mubarakah Mosque in Taman Bukit Cheras.
A cybersecurity incident in an IBM-managed cloud environment has exposed the personal data of approximately 70,000 Singapore residents, including names, National Registration Identity Card numbers, and addresses. The Singapore Land Authority confirmed the breach involved a testing dataset that should have been anonymised.
Iraqi authorities have detained 47 officials, including members of parliament, in a sweeping anti-corruption operation. The arrests underscore the nation's persistent struggle with graft that undermines institutional credibility.