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The Royal Klang City Council has transferred its investigation into a fatal incident during a stray dog-catching operation in Port Klang to police, after claiming individuals obstructed officers and threatened self-harm.
Melaka's city council has not received formal resignation notifications from its two DAP-appointed members, despite the party's announcement withdrawing support for the state government following constitutional amendments.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has rolled out 16 reform initiatives following a damning 0.08 per cent corruption ranking. The overhaul includes new oversight committees, digitalisation, and job rotation to strengthen governance and service delivery standards.
South Korea's former Cheongdo County chief Kim Ha-soo has been found dead on a mountainside whilst under investigation for corruption charges including bribery and breaking and entering.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed local councils nationwide to dismantle bureaucratic obstacles and expedite approval timelines, aiming to enhance Malaysia's competitive position internationally.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed Malaysia's local authorities to accelerate approval processes for housing and industrial projects, citing inefficiencies that increase costs and delay development timelines.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed all local authorities to streamline approval and bureaucratic procedures to enhance Malaysia's competitive standing and accelerate business licensing and development projects.
Melaka's Chief Minister will launch a roadshow programme on July 5 to strengthen local council service delivery and tackle public complaints. The initiative has already resolved over 2,600 of more than 4,000 complaints received.
Selangor's local government committee chairman Ng Suee Lim has acknowledged ambiguities in current waste management guidelines, prompting the state government and relevant agencies to conduct a comprehensive review.
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has called on all local authorities, especially those in tourism destinations like Putrajaya, to strengthen their maintenance operations and address cleanliness and safety issues before they escalate on social media.