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Malaysia's Parliamentary Select Committee, chaired by Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, begins examining the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 with bipartisan support. The panel will evaluate stakeholder feedback before Parliament tables the legislation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysian schools to stop concealing bullying cases to preserve their public image, stressing the need for openness and accountability in addressing campus violence.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to publishing the complete Royal Commission of Inquiry report examining Tabung Haji's management, signalling the government's transparency stance on the pilgrimage fund's governance issues.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to full transparency regarding the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry, rejecting further delays and pledging decisive action on findings that will affect millions of Malaysian pilgrims.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced the government's decision to declassify the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, responding to persistent demands for transparency regarding the troubled pilgrimage fund.
Former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri has publicly urged the government to release the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji, insisting that Umno maintains transparency and has no secrets to protect.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has proposed a special Parliament sitting to deliberate the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji, pending speaker approval. The probe will cover investigations from 2014 through recovery measures implemented afterwards.
The government is planning a special Dewan Rakyat sitting to allow MPs to scrutinise the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, which has been declassified and will be made public.
The Cabinet has authorised the public release of the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report covering 2014-2020, which contains 25 improvement recommendations with 75% implementation rate.
Barisan Nasional has signalled it will not block Cabinet approval to release the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report to Parliament and the public, marking a potential shift in transparency around the pilgrimage fund's governance.
Amanah vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa has called for the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji to be made public, saying disclosure will allow citizens to judge the institution's management from 2014 to 2020.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled strong backing for Cabinet approval to publicly release the long-delayed Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji, citing readiness of new management to implement reforms.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called for immediate public release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, arguing transparency serves depositors and the public interest.
Malaysia's Cabinet will consider releasing the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji's financial crisis, as the government defends its 2018 bailout operation against allegations of improper asset sales.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has rolled out 16 reform measures following a damning anti-corruption score of 0.08 per cent out of a possible 5 per cent. The overhaul includes new oversight committees, capped mayoral spending powers, and expanded online services.
Malaysia's government will refer the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee, allowing comprehensive review by MPs and stakeholders before final passage.
Indonesia's Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo faces criticism after his wife and daughter were included in an official delegation to New York for a UN meeting, sparking questions about transparency and use of state resources.
Law and Institutional Reform Minister Azalina Othman states that details of MACC chief Azam Baki's shareholding will not be disclosed publicly, with further developments to be communicated through the chief secretary.
Transparency International Malaysia is pressing the government to provide a detailed account of ongoing investigations into corporate mafia activities, citing public interest and the need for institutional accountability.
Malaysia's Small and Medium Enterprises Association has urged financing agencies to release regular transparency reports on loan approvals and recipients, arguing that digital systems alone cannot prevent insider abuse and political patronage in MSME funding.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has appointed five individuals to its Anti-Corruption Advisory Board and Special Committee on Corruption for the 2026-2029 term, signalling a refreshed approach to advisory governance.
Malaysia has set an ambitious target to rank among the world's top 25 least corrupt nations by 2033. The announcement has sparked public scepticism about whether the commitment signals genuine institutional transformation or merely seasonal political rhetoric.
Transparency International Malaysia has welcomed clarity from the Attorney-General's Chambers on using compounds in corruption cases but argues the system requires far greater public disclosure to sustain confidence in Malaysia's anti-graft efforts.
An anti-corruption watchdog is calling for the Attorney-General's Chambers and MACC to publish detailed explanations for their decisions to settle corruption cases through compounding, particularly in high-profile matters.