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The Malaysian government has approved a RM1.7 billion allocation to replace 1,800 kilometres of deteriorating water pipes, prioritising asbestos-cement lines. The initiative aims to reduce non-revenue water losses and strengthen supply resilience.
Malaysia is intensifying Islamic education and dakwah programmes for Muslim Orang Asli communities through coordinated efforts involving JAKIM, religious departments, and community mobilisers, combining immediate interventions with long-term institutional development.
Malaysia's Chief Secretary to the Government has ordered urgent action to resolve service problems at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, following complaints about long waiting times and staffing challenges.
Malaysia has instructed the UNHCR to pause all refugee registrations while the government restructures its management system through a new Refugee Registration Document programme, Deputy Foreign Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni announced in parliament.
Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh has challenged Pakatan Harapan Youth, questioning the consistency of demands that BN withdraw from government over electoral alliance disputes.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the MADANI Government's commitment to strengthening Islamic and pondok schools throughout Malaysia, pledging resources to modernise curricula while preserving traditional religious teachings.
Malaysia's government has successfully revived 1,615 stalled housing projects worth RM150.8 billion while implementing data-driven planning to align supply with demand and control price inflation.
Tabung Haji will continue allocating hajj offers on a first-registered, first-served basis without introducing special categories, a deputy minister confirmed in parliament, citing fairness and transparency principles.
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The Malaysian government has decided to retain the mandatory retirement age for civil servants at 60, rejecting proposals for an increase. A PERKESO insurance contribution has also been made voluntary.
Malaysia's government is undertaking a detailed review to strengthen protections for cybercrime victims, examining fund recovery options, penalty enhancements, and international best practices from countries like the UK and Australia.
Malaysia's Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin visited Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on July 3 to mark his impending retirement after seven years leading the national statistical system.
Malaysia's government is actively executing 120 decisions through the National Economic Action Council to shield the economy from global supply chain disruptions, with over a quarter fully implemented and the remainder in progress.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled plans for the government to construct affordable housing throughout Malaysia specifically for civil servants, marking a major initiative to ease the financial burden on public sector workers.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved a Hybrid Work Day arrangement for civil servants starting August 1, allowing two days remote work and three days in office, replacing the existing work-from-home policy.
The Malaysian government has committed to ensuring that any future policy decisions regarding taxation of nicotine-containing vaping products will conform to the Court of Appeal's judicial determination, the Dewan Rakyat heard.