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Malaysia's government is implementing sweeping governance reforms to rebuild international confidence following the 1MDB scandal, with Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong highlighting new fiscal discipline measures and expanded auditing powers.
US Vice President JD Vance has criticised Britain's political leadership as having failed the nation, expressing hopes that the incoming prime minister will deliver substantive structural reforms to address voter frustrations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's primary obligation is to consolidate domestic governance through anti-corruption efforts and social reform, positioning these initiatives as essential prerequisites for meaningful international engagement.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that Malaysia's anti-corruption efforts must involve coordinated action across government institutions, Parliament, the private sector, and civil society, rather than relying on any single body.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is rolling out a pilot scheme to create the MACC Cadet Corps in schools, aiming to cultivate ethical values and combat graft through youth engagement.