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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the MADANI Government's commitment to providing fair assistance to all education streams, including Islamic institutions, Chinese and Tamil schools, to maintain social harmony.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has issued a formal legal demand to PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, seeking a public apology and damages over allegedly defamatory remarks made outside Parliament in June.
Malaysia's government will accelerate implementation of the remaining 25 percent of Royal Commission recommendations for Tabung Haji, with three-quarters of reforms already completed, according to Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan.
Tabung Haji is systematically executing recommendations from a Royal Commission of Inquiry, with the fund having completed three-quarters of required reforms. The declassification of the report reflects the government's transparency commitment.
Malaysia's government has approved a RM1.7 billion program to replace 1,800 kilometers of aging water pipes, particularly asbestos-cement lines that have outlived their operational lifespan, aiming to reduce national water losses and strengthen supply resilience.
A proposal to establish uniform accreditation standards for Syariah lawyers across Malaysia will be presented to the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs, allowing practitioners to work across state borders without separate admissions.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, the retiring Deputy Inspector-General of Police, for his contributions and sacrifices throughout a 35-year career with the PDRM.
The Immigration Department is on track to exceed RM5 billion in revenue collection for 2026, marking its fourth consecutive year hitting this target. The department has collected RM2.6 billion so far this year.
Malaysia's Agriculture Ministry has launched a regularisation programme enabling unlicensed fishermen to obtain licences by meeting strict eligibility criteria, including residency and income requirements, to boost legal compliance in the fishing sector.
Malaysia's Home Ministry disclosed that 3,640 citizenship applications in Sabah remain unresolved, while 10 have been approved. The ministry has implemented streamlined procedures targeting one-year processing timelines.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has mourned the death of Professor John L. Esposito, one of the world's foremost scholars on Islam and Islamic affairs.
Malaysia is advancing two major judicial reforms targeting the Syariah court system. The proposed Syariah Judges' Remuneration Act and a new Syariah Prosecution Department are both in final stages, requiring Cabinet approval and stakeholder input.
Pahang's newly built RM30 million Youth and Sports Complex will open to the public in August following a trial run, with additional sports infrastructure investments planned across the state.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has reaffirmed that Sebenarnya.my functions as an impartial fact-checking platform grounded in official sources and government records, rejecting suggestions it serves political interests.
Malaysia's National Cyber Security Agency will convene the National Cyber Security Summit 2026 from July 7-9 at PICC, bringing together government officials, industry leaders and experts to advance the nation's cyber resilience agenda.
Malaysia will celebrate World Rural Development Day for the first time at Tun Abdul Razak Stadium in Jengka, with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi officiating. The event emphasises community innovation, rural digitization, and entrepreneur development.