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Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has clarified that MyKhas is a special fund under the Prime Minister's control meant to address constituent needs, not a personal entitlement for Members of Parliament.
Malaysia's parliamentary select committees will spend three months reviewing the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 and Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026, consulting stakeholders before presenting recommendations to Parliament.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that the full Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji has been made public without any modifications or censorship, addressing concerns about transparency in the investigation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the government's declassification of the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report following sustained public pressure, while cautioning against continued questioning of the matter.
Malaysia's Cabinet has authorized the declassification and public release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji for the 2014-2020 period, with the pilgrimage fund having implemented three-quarters of the commission's recommendations.
Academic experts are urging the government to promptly release the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, emphasizing the need to establish accountability, protect depositors, and strengthen institutional governance without compromising legal proceedings.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed confidence that the Cabinet will approve releasing the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, saying he plans to table the matter for consideration at Wednesday's Cabinet meeting.
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.
Malaysia's Cabinet will consider releasing the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, says Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan, who dismissed claims that strategic assets were improperly sold.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has affirmed the government's commitment to allowing investigations into 'corporate mafia' activities to proceed independently and transparently, while remaining open to establishing a Royal Commission if necessary.
Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has publicly challenged the current Law Minister's refusal to reveal shareholding details of former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki, raising transparency concerns in Parliament.
Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Saadiah has declared that records detailing anti-corruption chief Azam Baki's shareholdings will not be made available to the public, with progress on the investigation to be communicated through official government channels.
A DAP candidate in Skudai has challenged the Barisan Nasional coalition to clarify whether it has reached a secret agreement with PAS regarding the allocation of five appointed positions, insisting Johoreans have a right to know.