The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Malaysia's Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim has confirmed that universities possess the authority to terminate student internship placements and bring students back if safety dangers materialise during their industrial training.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged the expansion of digital safety awareness campaigns into rural areas and FELDA settlements, arguing that such initiatives should not remain confined to urban centres.
Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development released a comprehensive Royal Commission of Inquiry report examining Tabung Haji's management between 2014 and 2020, containing detailed findings and recommendations for the pilgrim fund operator.
Malaysia's religious affairs division is driving 19 major waqf projects valued at RM321 million, with the National Waqf Master Plan 2025-2030 heading to Cabinet for approval this year, according to Deputy Minister Marhamah Rosli.
Malaysia's Education Ministry is rolling out a reform initiative targeting 100 selected schools nationwide. Minister Fadhlina Sidek warns that genuine improvement demands cultural and systemic change, not shortcuts.
Malaysia's Chief Secretary has instructed urgent action to resolve critical service shortcomings at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, including extended waiting periods and clinical delivery challenges.
Malaysia is reinforcing its digital governance infrastructure to ensure technology remains secure and trustworthy, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said at the International Regulators Conference 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry has unveiled a decade-long strategy to weave artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into university curricula while anchoring education in ethical frameworks and humanities studies.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has ramped up enforcement operations against foreign nationals illegally exploiting Social Visit Passes for employment. Arrests for SVP-related offences have surged from 1,279 in 2023 to 2,644 in 2024.
Malaysia's housing ministry is concentrating maintenance resources on People's Housing Programme units older than a decade, targeting critical safety issues like lifts and water systems amid funding constraints.
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.
Malaysia is studying a national petroleum reserve strategy to safeguard energy security as geopolitical fragmentation reshapes global supply chains. Experts say the move reflects prudent long-term risk management beyond immediate crisis response.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia will study creating a national petroleum reserve stock to strengthen energy security against geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain disruptions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed Malaysia's investment and economy ministries to work with manufacturers struggling under global supply chain pressures, with particular focus on the plastics sector supporting food, electronics and automotive industries.
The Malaysian government has greenlit 24 new Tok Batin posts across Orang Asli villages as part of efforts to bolster community leadership and accelerate development initiatives reaching indigenous populations.
Malaysia's government is piloting MediAsas, an affordable health coverage scheme starting at RM60 monthly, paired with the RESET reform strategy to address systemic healthcare cost inflation ahead of full national implementation in January 2027.
Malaysia will host the National Cyber Security Summit 2026 at Putrajaya International Convention Centre from July 7 to 9, coinciding with National Security Month and following parliamentary approval of the Cybercrimes Bill 2026.
Malaysia's government is undertaking a detailed examination of how to better protect cybercrime victims and recover lost funds, drawing on international models from countries like the UK and Australia.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has announced that the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Commission will be established by year-end, replacing the National TVET Council to strengthen the country's vocational education ecosystem.
The MADANI Government is committed to advancing tahfiz education as a parallel pathway to mainstream schooling, producing well-rounded individuals equipped for national development, says Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister has unveiled an ambitious three-decade plan to halve the country's food imports, targeting incremental reductions of 15% by 2030 and 30% by 2040 as part of a broader food security initiative.
Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is launching an 18-month national study on men's empowerment, addressing rising suicide rates, household debt, and family breakdown through the National Gentleman Initiative.
Johor is extending its flagship education reform programme to religious schools by establishing the first Sekolah Agama Rintis Bangsa Johor in Kota Iskandar this year, marking a significant expansion of the state's comprehensive schooling overhaul.
Malaysia will repurpose retiring coal power plants into renewable energy hubs and battery storage facilities, Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof announced, as the country accelerates its transition away from coal by 2044.
Malaysia's Education Ministry is intensifying school safety oversight through enhanced audits, a special inter-agency committee, and expanded CCTV coverage. Minister Fadhlina Sidek emphasised that each safety incident will be assessed individually considering multiple factors beyond physical security.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has established the National Education Council to drive sweeping reforms across Malaysia's education system, balancing modernisation with cultural values.
Malaysia is ramping up infrastructure and business support in Langkawi, with plans to increase flight frequencies, improve ferry services, and streamline customs procedures to help local SMEs compete regionally and internationally.