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Malaysia will establish the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council once the Social Work Profession Act is gazetted and comes into force, Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Lim Hui Ying announced.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has praised the Seri Puteri Symphonic Winds Orchestra for capturing a Gold With Distinction award at the World Music Contest in the Netherlands, urging Malaysians to pursue excellence.
Malaysia's Ministry of Housing has identified 303 'sick' private housing projects valued at RM40.25 billion as of June, with 100 confirmed abandoned. Selangor faces the worst situation with 41 abandoned projects.
Malaysia's Chief Secretary has ordered urgent action to resolve persistent service problems at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, including extended waiting periods and staffing constraints affecting patient care.
Malaysia's government is weighing proposals for dedicated federal budget allocations and tax exemptions to strengthen animal welfare NGOs and support pet owners, addressing resource constraints that have hampered rescue operations.
Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is reviewing the Child Act 2001 following 159 recommendations from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, with a focus on legal reforms and enhanced child protection.
Britain's incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham has committed to abandoning the UK's digital ID programme, pledging to redirect the allocated resources toward addressing the nation's cost-of-living crisis instead.
Malaysia's government has reaffirmed its commitment to pondok institutions and religious schools as strategic partners in nation-building, emphasising that progress requires balancing infrastructure development with human values.
Malaysia's government is opening a regularisation programme that enables unlicensed fishermen to apply for operating licences, addressing compliance issues within coastal fishing communities.
Laos held its first National Media Congress in Vientiane, adopting a roadmap to modernise its media sector. President Thongloun Sisoulith outlined five priorities including stronger media cooperation, cultural preservation, and professional development.
Malaysia's Ministry of Finance and Women, Family and Community Development are jointly examining whether to exempt elderly care centres from the 8% Sales and Service Tax, responding to concerns about rising costs for vulnerable families.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted artificial intelligence and professional talent development as cornerstones of Malaysia's regional competitiveness, during talks with Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned that the government will remove any Israeli nationals found operating or participating in Network School, a co-living and co-working facility located in Forest City, Johor.
Malaysia will launch its 2026 National Month and Jalur Gemilang campaign with a scaled-down yet patriotic approach, shifting from large public events to an indoor ceremony at the Health Ministry Training Institute in Ipoh on July 19.
Malaysia's government has tasked two ministries with evaluating proposals from the plastics industry, which is grappling with widespread supply chain disruptions affecting manufacturers across Southeast Asia.
Malaysia's rice supply remains secure with a six-month buffer stock in place, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah confirmed. The government has pledged to keep Local White Rice prices stable while supporting paddy farmers with RM45.98 million in incentives.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to shift from conventional security models towards a more comprehensive strategy addressing threats that transcend traditional military and law enforcement boundaries.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has called for Student Representative Councils at universities to undertake structured courses in leadership and political studies, with the government prepared to cover costs to deepen young people's understanding of democracy.
Parliament convenes to examine safeguards for health insurance policyholders, retirement adequacy amid rising costs, and rural digital access. Sixteen-day session concludes July 16.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has repositioned Bumiputera empowerment as a cross-government responsibility, requiring all ministries and agencies to contribute to the agenda rather than relying on single-purpose institutions.
Malaysia has launched applications for its Subsidised Diesel Control System covering company-owned jeeps and pickup trucks. Qualifying micro and small businesses can access diesel subsidies from mid-July, says Domestic Trade Minister Armizan Mohd Ali.
Malaysia's government has created a special cross-agency committee to combat surging online scam crimes, enlisting support from banking, telecommunications, and social media platforms for the first time.
Malaysia's tourism ministry is pressing tour bus operators to urgently submit diesel consumption data and cost comparisons to support government assessment of financial relief measures following fuel price increases.
Malaysia's wildlife authority PERHILITAN will establish a special task force to review and strengthen laws and procedures governing elephant processions, responding to public concern over an event in Kelantan.
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has conducted 15,881 Rahmah MADANI Sales events nationwide between January and June 2024, covering all state constituencies and Federal Territory zones in a bid to ease living costs.
The Malaysian Artistes Association has formally requested that the government assume management of the nation's music royalty collection and distribution infrastructure, citing persistent transparency challenges and unfair compensation patterns affecting local musicians.
Indonesian authorities have charged four people following an anti-government protest in Surabaya against fuel price increases and a scandal-plagued free school meals scheme that has sparked public health concerns.
Malaysia's BUDI MADANI Diesel programme has processed more than 18,000 quota applications in its opening 48 hours, with officials reporting no technical glitches as the scheme expands subsidised fuel access to eligible vehicle owners.