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Government Must Detail Each Tabung Haji RCI Recommendation, Says Risk Consultant

A political risk consultant has urged the government to publicly disclose the implementation status of each Royal Commission of Inquiry recommendation into Tabung Haji, emphasizing the need for accountability and realistic timelines for the remaining quarter of reforms.

By Khairul Anuar · 10 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

KWAN Law Closes Loophole Exposed by 2021 RM5 Billion Withdrawal

Lawmakers have passed legislation strengthening oversight of the State Fund, requiring parliamentary approval for future withdrawals after a controversial 2021 transaction exposed regulatory vulnerabilities.

By Rajesh Kumar · 16 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Election Commission Evaluates Domestic Postal Voting Expansion Across Malaysia

Malaysia's Election Commission is conducting an extensive review of domestic postal voting proposals covering all regions, with findings anticipated by 2025. The government also signals openness to parliamentary oversight of electoral affairs.

By Khairul Anuar · 14 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Major Institutional Reform: Parliament To Scrutinise Public Prosecutor Appointments

Malaysia's parliament will receive a landmark report proposing the separation of Attorney General and Public Prosecutor positions, introducing parliamentary scrutiny of appointments and fixed seven-year terms to strengthen institutional independence.

By Khairul Anuar · 13 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Government Considers Allowing MPs to Review CCTV Footage of Taiping Prison Incident

Malaysia's government is examining a proposal to grant Members of Parliament access to CCTV footage from the Taiping Prison incident last January that left one inmate dead and nearly 100 injured, though legal complexities require further review.

By Khairul Anuar · 8 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Parliament's PAC Urges 70% Malaysian Ownership Threshold for MAHB

Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee has recommended that Khazanah Nasional and the Employees Provident Fund maintain at least 70% combined ownership of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd to safeguard national strategic control over the country's critical aviation infrastructure.

By Khairul Anuar · 4 Jul 2026 · 4 min read