Round-the-clock breaking news from Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has justified the government's decision to inject funds into Tabung Haji, stating the pilgrimage savings fund faced inevitable bankruptcy without state intervention.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has declared that Barisan Nasional and Umno will not condone mismanagement at Tabung Haji, insisting those culpable must face appropriate consequences for their actions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that those accountable for losses and misconduct at Lembaga Tabung Haji will face investigation and prosecution if evidence supports legal action.
South Korea's Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon has offered his resignation following parliament's passage of legislation that removes the prosecution's independent investigative powers, marking a significant institutional shift.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has given PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Samsudin a 48-hour deadline to apologise and retract statements alleging government interference in police investigations and the Negeri Sembilan ruler selection process.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has stressed that Majlis Amanah Rakyat policies protecting Bumiputera interests must remain unchanged regardless of which government holds power, announcing planned amendments to the MARA Act 1966.
Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has distanced himself from a RM178 million government contract awarded to a company with ties to his brother, stating he played no role in the procurement process.
Malaysia's government will refer the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee, allowing broader scrutiny and input from lawmakers and civil society before proceeding further.
Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin has called on the government to clarify the appointment of former MACC chief Azam as National Anti-Financial Crime Centre adviser, citing concerns about potential conflicts given Azam's ongoing investigations.