The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Pakatan Harapan's communications chief has urged Negri Sembilan voters to make governance and integrity their primary voting criteria, warning that institutional decay threatens the nation's future.
South Korea's Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon resigned Friday following parliament's passage of legislation eliminating the prosecution's direct investigative powers, a significant institutional shift that has sparked debate over law enforcement effectiveness.
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The Tabung Haji financial scandal represents a governance failure affecting all Malaysians, not just Muslims. Religious institutions require the strongest safeguards, while institutional checks and balances remain essential to prevent corruption and rebuild public trust.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that the release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji is not intended to revisit past grievances, emphasizing instead a forward-looking approach to addressing institutional challenges.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced the public release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji. The findings are expected to address longstanding concerns about the Islamic pilgrimage fund's management and governance issues.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed his law minister to arrange a special Dewan Rakyat sitting dedicated to debating the Royal Commission of Inquiry findings on Tabung Haji, signalling parliament's role in scrutinising the pilgrimage fund's governance.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved the declassification and public release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji, covering 2014 to 2020. The report will be debated in Parliament soon.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that Felda accumulated nearly RM10 billion in losses stemming from longstanding mismanagement and political interference, signalling a major overhaul of the troubled agency.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has issued a stern warning that public office must never be exploited for personal gain, using FELDA's near RM10 billion debt burden as a cautionary case of institutional collapse through mismanagement.
Multiple prominent Chinese academics have been caught in plagiarism scandals after online investigations revealed misconduct, prompting authorities to strengthen institutional oversight and address systemic weaknesses in academic integrity standards.
Malaysia's Islamic development agency JAKIM is embedding Maqasid Syariah principles into governance structures, launching an expert committee to develop a Malaysian Maqasid Syariah Index that guides policy and performance measurement.
South Korea's acting police commissioner pledges major institutional reforms after a high-profile case exposed collusion among officers and information leaks to a suspect's father, a serving police officer.
Electoral watchdog Bersih claims 34 MPs from PKR, PAS, DAP, and Umno support establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate alleged 'corporate mafia' activities in Malaysia.
The corruption investigation into Indonesia's former deputy attorney general Febrie Adriansyah has exposed deep institutional tensions within Jakarta's law-enforcement agencies, testing President Prabowo Subianto's anti-corruption promises.
Malaysia's government will refer the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee, allowing MPs and stakeholders greater opportunity to examine the landmark transparency legislation before final passage.
The Malaysian government is implementing sweeping governance reforms including new fiscal laws and expanded auditor powers to prevent another 1MDB-scale scandal and rebuild international investor confidence.
Johor's upcoming election signals deeper struggles over institutional independence and accountability than party competition alone. Questions about how discretionary powers are exercised and whether public interest truly guides decisions will shape Malaysia's democratic health.
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Malaysia's Cabinet has approved constitutional amendments to strengthen Parliament's role in scrutinising and recommending candidates for the Public Prosecutor position, marking a significant institutional reform under the MADANI Government's separation of powers agenda.
Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Zainul Abidin has indicated that shareholding records related to MACC chief Azam Baki will be withheld from public disclosure, with updates to come through official channels.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared an end to the era of systemic plunder and crony-based politics, emphasising the Madani Government's dedication to ethical leadership and transparent governance.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has launched a forceful campaign against the use of support letters in lending decisions, arguing the practice enables crony capitalism and weakens both public institutions and genuine entrepreneurs seeking financing.
The K-drama 'Teach You A Lesson' has struck a chord across Southeast Asia by exploring systemic failures in schools—from bullying to pharmaceutical abuse—through the lens of an anti-corruption unit, prompting regional educators to reflect on their own systems.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has clarified that the South East Johor Development Authority's expansion proposal prioritises coordinating development across the region rather than acquiring land, with strong public backing.
Malaysia has set a target to reach the top 25 in the Corruption Perceptions Index by 2033, but public scepticism abounds about whether the government genuinely intends systemic reform or merely offers seasonal political theatre.