The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended his administration's reform record at the PKR National Congress, stating that substantial progress has been achieved despite ongoing calls for accelerated change.
PKR president Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to intensify the government's reform agenda, indicating an accelerated pace for policy changes and institutional improvements going forward.
Khairy Jamaluddin argues that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim can reinvigorate public confidence by executing promised reforms, offering an alternative to purely political manoeuvring as he navigates coalition pressures.
The Royal Malaysia Police has endorsed the government's new promotion mechanism designed to accelerate career advancement and reduce red tape. Full details will be unveiled at the Ambang Merdeka celebration on August 30.
The Election Commission will examine whether to extend postal voting privileges to Malaysia's 27,000 auxiliary police officers who guard critical national infrastructure, addressing concerns that many may lose voting rights during elections.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has backed the Home Minister's push to upgrade the Immigration Officer Service Scheme, citing the department's vital role as the nation's third-largest revenue generator.
The Department of Statistics Malaysia is intensifying preparations to implement the Statistics Bill 2026, which parliament approved this week. The modernised framework replaces legislation dating to 1965 and aligns Malaysia with international data governance standards.
Vietnam has initiated a 100-day campaign to accelerate digital transformation across its political system, targeting bottlenecks in legal frameworks, infrastructure, and public services with strict accountability measures.