The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission found that twenty-seven Immigration Department personnel violated official conduct rules by being present at a Kuala Lumpur entertainment center. Its investigation concluded that the officers breached a directive prohibiting them from visiting high-risk premises like nightclubs, which could damage the department's reputation. The commission also discovered that some personnel were at the venue during their assigned working hours.
The report further identified weaknesses in the department's own internal disciplinary procedures following the incident. It has referred the officers involved to the Public Service Department and Immigration Department for disciplinary action. Recommendations...
Authorities in Johor have reinforced operating procedures at border crossings with Singapore after motorcyclists bypassed immigration controls. Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh confirmed the tightened measures at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex facilities following a viral video of the incident. He stated that the manual passport inspection process, which takes over thirty seconds per person, was circumvented.
He encouraged travelers to use the faster MyBorderPass or MyNIlSe electronic gates, which process entry in under five seconds. Mohamad Fazli noted that Malaysian registrations for MyNIlSe lag behind Singaporean registrations. While acknowledging that congestion is sometimes unavoidable, he insisted that...
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasized the significant potential of connecting the African Continental Free Trade Area with the ASEAN market. During a meeting with African Union Commission Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf in Addis Ababa, he described this linkage as a way to create new growth opportunities and enhance regional connectivity.
Anwar stated that Malaysia is prepared to share its knowledge in areas matching Africa's development goals, specifically citing Islamic finance, the digital economy, and sustainable infrastructure. He reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to strengthening its relationships with African nations based on mutual respect and friendship.
The Prime Minister also noted that the recent...
A Sessions Court judge has sentenced four individuals to ten years in prison for a gang robbery. Judge Musli Abdul Hamid imposed the sentence on Mohd Ikmarruddin Adery, Mohd Farus Junaidi, Zaidi Majani, and Nor Atiesya Mohamad Effindy after they admitted to the crime. The three male convicts were also sentenced to five strokes of the cane each.
The group was convicted of robbing a 23-year-old man at a hotel. According to the case facts, the victim was confronted in a hotel room by the accused, one of whom pretended to be the husband of a woman present. The assailants threatened the victim and stole his car keys, identity card, and mobile phone before fleeing in his vehicle.
Their jail term was ordered to begin from their date of their...
The Johor government has urgently requested that the federal government in Putrajaya accelerate its approval for a new public rail system. This appeal aims to avert a severe congestion crisis anticipated with the start of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link. State official Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh reported that the project, which could be an Autonomous Rapid Transit or Light Rail Transit system, requires a federal decision and must begin construction early next year.
He explained that the local network is essential for handling the massive passenger volume, up to 10,000 people per hour, expected from the cross-border RTS Link. Mohamad Fazli emphasized that this call for urgency aligns with a recent decree from Johor...
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has stated that the accounting profession must be reinforced by human integrity and moral judgment, not overtaken by automation. Speaking at the National Accountants Convention 4.0, he acknowledged that technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain can generate reports and analyze data. He emphasized, however, that these tools are only beneficial when guided by the wisdom and ethical standards of professional accountants.
Fadillah, who also serves as the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, explained that the modern accountant’s role is evolving into a strategic one, driving critical organizational decisions beyond simple record-keeping. He added that the...
Kepayan incumbent Datuk Jannie Lasimbang has committed her family's land for the establishment of Sabah's first dedicated alcohol rehabilitation center. The DAP candidate stated that this initiative would address a significant gap in the state's healthcare services, which currently lacks a proper facility for addiction treatment.
Her campaign platform also advocates for increased female representation in the state assembly, proposing that women fill at least half of the nominated member seats. She defended emotion as a leadership strength that fosters empathy and drives action.
The broader manifesto includes six pillars focused on youth, women's economic opportunities, and governance. Additional proposals involve providing...
The Housing and Local Government Ministry will implement five Madani Housing Reforms beginning in January 2026. Minister Nga Kor Ming stated that the initiative aims to establish a high-integrity housing ecosystem, strengthen buyer protections, and transition to a digital housing framework.
The reforms include a new Property Development Act, an electronic Sales and Purchase Agreement, and the Housing Integrated Management System. This digital platform will monitor the entire development lifecycle and financial transactions in real time. Another component, the Teduh data bank, will provide public access to project information and a complaint system.
The ministry also plans to audit Housing Development Accounts to safeguard purchaser...
Independent candidate Datuk Fairuz Renddan has denied allegations of demanding a thirty percent commission from business lobbyists for project approvals, calling the social media claims a baseless smear campaign. The Pintasan incumbent stated that the accusations were a malicious attempt to damage his reputation, suggesting his detractors lacked substantive campaign issues.
He clarified that a separate financial transaction, a five-thousand-ringgit deposit from a businessman, was a documented donation for a Covid-19 food aid program and not a personal payment. Fairuz Renddan described the allegations as a desperate political tactic intended to undermine his election efforts and disturb his supporters.
