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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has declared that Barisan Nasional and UMNO will take a hardline stance against any misconduct at Tabung Haji, with parliament set to scrutinize the Royal Commission inquiry findings this month.
A Honduran court permitted former president Juan Orlando Hernández to stay out of detention while facing corruption charges domestically, following his pardon from US drug trafficking allegations by President Trump.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has flagged the alleged 13-month bonus distributions at Tabung Haji as a potential violation of management trust, following revelations in the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into the pilgrimage fund's operations.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has urged parliament to extend the special sitting discussing the Tabung Haji RCI report by at least two days, enabling broader legislative scrutiny of the inquiry's conclusions.
Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid has condemned the killing of a dog named Rocky and called for a comprehensive, independent investigation with full public transparency into the circumstances.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi announced the cabinet has approved expansion of the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate the pilgrim fund's operations during the Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional administrations.
PKR secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh is calling for investigations into individuals responsible for significant losses at Tabung Haji and any legal violations uncovered by the Royal Commission of Inquiry.
Pakatan Harapan has called for swift prosecution of those involved in Tabung Haji misconduct following the release of a Royal Commission of Inquiry report. The opposition coalition praised financial reforms already implemented.
Ten months after deadly Manila riots during anti-corruption protests, Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla disclosed that a bystander's death resulted from a stray bullet fired from an illegal firearm, not from police weapons.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to hold accountable those found culpable in the Tabung Haji inquiry, promising legal action against individuals responsible for wrongdoing if evidence supports prosecution.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has proposed a special Parliament sitting to discuss the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, pending approval from the Dewan Rakyat speaker.
Pakistan has charged eleven police officers after they mistakenly raided the attorney general's home in Islamabad, damaging property and harassing staff during what officials claim was a misdirected operation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that public office carries an obligation to serve with integrity rather than pursue personal or family interests, warning that breaches of trust have left agencies like FELDA burdened with nearly RM10 billion in losses.
Malaysia's Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has pledged the police force's unwavering stance against misconduct, following the detention of 12 personnel in connection with an extortion allegation involving a Vanuatu citizen.
Malaysia's Home Ministry will conduct additional engagement sessions with stakeholders before reintroducing amendments to the Prisons Act, aimed at clarifying provisions protecting prison officers acting in good faith.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has declared that no individual is exempt from legal consequences if implicated in the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, emphasizing the need for transparent disclosure and proper due process.
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan faces an uncertain future as the institution investigates sexual assault allegations against him, threatening a tenure marked by controversial arrest warrants against major world powers.
Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim, political secretary to Malaysia's Finance Minister, says the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji should close a troubled chapter and herald institutional reform, with full accountability for those responsible.
UMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has declared that no individual should escape accountability if the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry identifies evidence of misconduct, corruption, or misuse of authority.
A fatal police shooting in Madison, Wisconsin has ignited protests after an officer killed a knife-wielding suspect. Video evidence shows officers using a taser and physical force before shots were fired.
A Hong Kong kindergarten clerk is claiming HK$8.4 million in damages from taxi driver Henry Cheng Kwok-chuen after his vehicle mounted a pavement and struck her during an October 2019 protest in Sham Shui Po, leaving her with lasting mobility issues.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated the government will shortly release the final Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, pending consultation with the Chief Secretary on Cabinet protocol.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has stressed that accountability and people-centred governance are fundamental to building a trustworthy digital ecosystem, as Malaysia confronts surging harmful online content.
Malaysia's opposition has demanded Transport Minister Anthony Loke provide full details of a RM178mil Vehicle Entry Permit contract reportedly awarded to a company connected to Nasir Baki, brother of former MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
A Malaysian lawyer's sexual misconduct allegations against International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan have triggered an unprecedented crisis at the global justice institution, with far-reaching implications for international law and institutional accountability.
Malaysia's human rights commission has documented serious failings in the prison system, including assault on a female inmate, degrading searches, and weak investigations into complaints.
A Malaysian staffer at the International Criminal Court has publicly disclosed allegations of sexual misconduct involving the institution's chief prosecutor, marking a significant development in an ongoing investigation.
A Public Accounts Committee investigation uncovered RM10.879 billion in missing cooking oil subsidies between 2019 and February 2025, exposing critical gaps in government oversight and raising serious questions about who bears responsibility.
Authorities have arrested a Datuk and his assistant in connection with the illegal use of Pahang's royal emblem, triggering a police investigation into the scheme's financial impact and underlying purposes.
Mumbai's monsoon deluge has claimed two lives and exposed serious gaps in civic infrastructure management. An 11-year-old boy died when a tree fell on a school bus, while another man drowned in an unmanned manhole, triggering demands for senior official accountability.
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The Prisons Department has reaffirmed its commitment to root out misconduct after five warders were charged with assault at the Taiping magistrate's court in Perak, signalling a hardline stance on internal discipline.
A PKR leader has pushed back against the idea that Johor's recent election results constitute a mandate to rehabilitate former Prime Minister Najib Razak, arguing that court verdicts should not be overturned by popular sentiment.