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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Human Resources to expedite the processing of 15,000 foreign worker applications, aiming to resolve workforce gaps in critical industries and sustain economic momentum.
Selangor's Speaker Lau Weng San is conducting a comprehensive review of all state assemblymen to decide whether any assembly seats should be declared vacant, with a decision expected this week.
Malaysia's Health Ministry is working towards finalising a comprehensive workplace mental health policy by September or October, following consultations with employer federations, unions, and government agencies.
The Malaysian government will expedite implementation of the final quarter of Royal Commission recommendations for Tabung Haji, with 75% already completed. Minister Zulkifli Hasan signals openness to governance restructuring proposals.
Malaysia's government has deliberately avoided imposing price controls on electric vehicle charging services, allowing operators to set rates commercially. The move aims to spur private investment and competition in expanding the nationwide EV charging network.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated the MADANI Government's commitment to prioritising teacher welfare and education system development, citing Malaysia's highest budget allocation to education among UNESCO nations.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has instructed the Community Development Department to convert key positions to permanent status and enhance compensation packages for teachers, aiming to strengthen service delivery and improve staff welfare.
Eight Johor opposition lawmakers have challenged the state government's appointment of 10 deputy committee chairmen, calling for transparency on necessity, effectiveness and financial implications of the new positions.
Malaysia's Community Development Department is negotiating with government agencies to broaden Tabika teacher recruitment criteria beyond traditional early childhood education qualifications, recognising diverse expertise needed for expanded curriculum offerings.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the MADANI Government's commitment to strengthening religious and pondok schools across Malaysia, pledging improved support contingent on economic stability and national health.
Malaysia's Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia has backed a government initiative to establish accreditation standards for Islamic preachers operating on social media, saying it will protect religious integrity online.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and the Tun Hussein Onn Teachers' Foundation have jointly funded RM10,000 towards scoliosis surgery for 13-year-old Arissa El Zahra Reduan, scheduled for September at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh.
Malaysia's government is finalising a landmark Syariah Judges' Remuneration Act aimed at enhancing judicial status and compensation, with documentation nearing completion for Cabinet consideration.
Malaysia's Economy Minister has clarified that UNHCR refugee cards do not constitute citizenship documents or provide legal immunity, as the government intensifies border security and refugee management efforts amid public concerns.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has defended Sebenarnya.my as an impartial fact-checking platform grounded in official sources, dismissing concerns it merely amplifies government positions.
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Malaysia's government has made the LINDUNG 24 Jam non-employment injury scheme voluntary for local workers while maintaining mandatory contributions for foreign workers, following public feedback on the initiative.
Malaysia's government has approved a comprehensive legal framework to combat misuse of disabled parking spaces nationwide. New measures include standardised enforcement powers for local councils, maximum compound penalties, and mandatory vehicle towing.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved a 10-year extension of tax exemption for TAR UMT, recognizing the university's contribution to affordable private higher education while imposing strict compliance requirements.
Malaysia's Ministry of Education will launch 1,040 new preschool classes by 2027 as part of the MADANI government's commitment to expanding early childhood education access across the country.
Johor's BN leadership has dismissed suggestions that technical and vocational education and training students were compelled to participate in a campaign gathering, emphasising the need for cross-party collaboration.
The Malaysian Association of the Wives and Women Civil Servants is organizing an expedition to Mount Kinabalu involving 16 female civil service staff members, aimed at strengthening their physical, mental and emotional resilience through challenge and teamwork.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled plans to build affordable housing for civil servants on idle government land. Implementation has already commenced in multiple states, with 1,700 units currently under construction in Johor.
Malaysia will celebrate World Rural Development Day for the first time tomorrow in Jengka, Pahang, focusing on community innovation, rural digitization and entrepreneur development to support Sustainable Development Goals.
Malaysia's government will implement minimum pricing and standardised service requirements for umrah packages, with Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing announcing the initiative to prevent low-cost offerings that compromise pilgrim welfare.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim clarified that nearly all states receive federal allocations exceeding their tax contributions, based on development needs. Parliament also passed significant legislation on cybercrime, child protection, and employment insurance during its second week of sitting.
Malaysia is offering a 10 per cent discount on home purchases during the ASEAN Real Estate Conference 2026 at MITEC from July 29 to August 1, with the initiative designed to ease the deposit burden on homebuyers and support the government's housing affordability agenda.
Malaysia launches expanded BUDI MADANI Diesel subsidy on July 1, benefiting 700,000 private vehicle owners nationwide with diesel priced at RM2.10 per litre, significantly broadening the previous BUDI Diesel Individu programme.
Malaysia's Ministry of Domestic Trade has revoked diesel sales restrictions in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan, removing purchase caps that previously limited consumers to 50, 100, or 150 liters. The move aligns with a standardized subsidy price of RM2.10 per liter nationwide.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to develop low-rental housing for civil servants, citing affordability pressures despite recent salary increases. The initiative will utilise government-owned land nationwide.