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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed a comprehensive review of how the Malaysian Armed Forces handles promotions for senior officers, citing concerns that career advancement timelines exceed those in other civil service sectors.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has endorsed calls to improve the Immigration Officer Service Scheme, recognising the department's significant financial contributions and critical role protecting Malaysia's sovereignty.
Malaysia's Immigration Department is pursuing an ambitious revenue collection target exceeding RM5 billion for 2026, having already accumulated RM2.6 billion in the first half of the year, Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution announced.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has apologised if his direct approach when speaking to civil servants came across as overly stern, explaining that his passionate tone reflects the critical importance of their role.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled plans for nationwide affordable housing initiatives aimed at civil servants, signalling the government's commitment to addressing the country's housing affordability challenges.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved a hybrid work arrangement for civil servants starting August 1, allowing two days working remotely and three days at the office, replacing the existing work-from-home system.
A former assistant engineer at the Kerian District and Land Office in Perak has been charged in the Sessions Court with 146 counts of accepting bribes totalling RM183,500 from three years ago.
Malaysia's government outlined a RM30 billion increase in subsidies and assistance spending for 2026 as political tension mounted ahead of Johor state elections, with high-profile departures and legal challenges reshaping the coalition landscape.
The High Court has rescheduled the appeal hearing of Otman Arshad, a former senior Youth and Sports Ministry officer, to September. Arshad faces 32 charges of abuse of power and 64 money laundering charges. The judge warned against further delays.
Malaysia's Health Ministry has reaffirmed that its Advanced Specialist Training Programme selection process adheres to strict merit-based criteria and transparent procedures, rejecting claims that 123 applicants were unfairly denied places due to performance appraisal requirements.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has detained 13 individuals, including current and former government agency directors, suspected of soliciting RM2.5 million in bribes to award contracts to cartel-linked companies.