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Anwar Apologises for Stern Approach With Civil Servants, Explains Intent

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has apologised if his assertive tone when engaging with civil servants came across as overly harsh, while reaffirming his commitment to holding the bureaucracy accountable for delivering national policies.

By Aisyah Razak · 20 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia's Foreign Worker System Moves to Automated Processing

Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry has fully implemented the eQuota module, automating foreign worker quota approvals and eliminating ad-hoc case-by-case decisions. The move follows Cabinet restructuring that placed the Foreign Worker One-Stop Centre under ministerial control.

By Aisyah Razak · 6 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

PM Anwar Bids Farewell to Chief Statistician Uzir Mahidin, Praises Tenure

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has received a farewell courtesy visit from Chief Statistician Uzir Mahidin ahead of his retirement, expressing gratitude for his extensive service to the nation's statistical authority.

By Aisyah Razak · 3 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Chief Statistician Mohd Uzir Bids Farewell to PM Anwar Before Retirement

Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin made a final courtesy call on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim before his mandatory retirement on July 8, concluding a 34-year tenure at the Department of Statistics.

By Aisyah Razak · 3 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Parliament Observes Moment of Mourning for Dewan Negara President's Mother

The Dewan Rakyat observed a moment of collective mourning on June 29 as Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul conveyed parliamentary condolences to Dewan Negara President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah following his mother's passing.

By Aisyah Razak · 29 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Diego Santilli Appointed Argentina's New Prime Minister After Adorni's Resignation

Argentina's President Javier Milei has named Interior Minister Diego Santilli as the country's new prime minister, replacing Manuel Adorni who resigned following accusations of undeclared assets and lavish expenditures.

By Aisyah Razak · 29 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Prime Minister Anwar Mourns Passing of Distinguished Scholar Abu Bakar Abd Hamid

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has mourned the death of Professor Emeritus Datuk Abu Bakar Abd Hamid, a towering presence in Malay literary scholarship who helped establish Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and served as Anwar's mentor.

By Zarith Sofiah · 24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Parliamentary Row Over Opposition Leadership and Coalition Tensions Exposes Deep Political Rifts

Parliament descended into acrimony as government and opposition benches clashed over opposition leader recognition, exposing underlying tensions within Malaysia's political alliances and coalition management.

By Aisyah Razak · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Extends Condolences to Nancy Shukri Over Husband's Death

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has visited Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri to offer condolences following the passing of her husband, Datuk Kamil Misuari.

By Aisyah Razak · 21 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Malaysian Cabinet Ministers Honour Fathers on Father's Day, Emphasising Unspoken Sacrifices

Senior Malaysian government leaders have paid public tribute to fathers on Father's Day, highlighting their often-unspoken sacrifices, dedication to family welfare, and crucial roles as educators and moral guides in society.

By Rajesh Kumar · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Spanish PM's Wife Banned from Leaving Country as Corruption Trial Ordered

A Spanish court has ordered Begona Gomez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, to face jury trial on corruption allegations and prohibited her from leaving the country, according to a court directive released over the weekend.

By Rajesh Kumar · 20 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Deputy PM's media team escapes major injury in multi-vehicle expressway crash

Three media officers working with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi were among seven people injured in a three-vehicle collision on the East Coast Expressway near Maran. All sustained minor injuries.

By Rajesh Kumar · 19 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Remains of Nancy Shukri's Husband To Be Laid To Rest in Kuching

The remains of Datuk Kamil Misuari, husband of Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, will be transferred to Kuching tomorrow for burial at Samariang Muslim Cemetery following funeral prayers.

By Aisyah Razak · 18 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Funeral Prayers Held for Nancy Shukri's Husband at National Mosque

Datuk Kamil Misuari, husband of Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, passed away following hospitalisation. His funeral was held at the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur before his remains were flown to Sarawak for burial.