Malaysia Turns Palestinian Advocacy Into Wider Civil-Society Support
Malaysia is pairing its support for Palestinian statehood with communications assistance and civil-society cooperation linked to the Global Sumud movement.
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Malaysia’s Cybercrime Act Sets an Early-2027 Compliance Horizon
Malaysia expects its Cybercrime Act to take effect in early 2027, prompting businesses to review fraud controls, evidence handling and incident response.
Budget 2027: Malaysia Unveils RM459.8 Billion Federal Spending Plan as Broader Investment Push Hits RM510 Billion
Malaysia has unveiled RM459.8 billion in Federal Government expenditure under Budget 2027, alongside a broader RM510 billion expenditure and investment programme.
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Court Rejects Najib’s Bid to Pause 15-Year 1MDB Sentence
The High Court rejected Najib Razak's application to suspend his 15-year 1MDB sentence and RM11.38 billion fine pending appeal.
Dewan Rakyat Agenda Puts Rent-Seeking, Housing Rescue and AI Jobs in Focus
Malaysia's Parliament is pressing for answers on rent-seeking licences, 1,120 stalled homes and the country's workforce response to AI.
Malaysia Weighs Hague Group Role Against Legal and Constitutional Constraints
Malaysia is assessing whether co-chairing The Hague Group would conflict with domestic constitutional limits and its non-party status under relevant treaties.
Supply Bill 2027 Debate Puts Subsidies, Schools and Regional Delivery Under Review
: The first day of Malaysia’s Supply Bill 2027 debate tested subsidy targeting, rural education, Sabah project timelines and Labuan’s water response against delivery realities.
Malaysia’s Healthcare Access Gap Moves Into Budget 2027 Scrutiny
: Parliament is pressing for details on rural healthcare access, specialist shortages and the proposed first MARA hospital as Malaysia begins its Budget 2027 policy debate.
Customs Corporatisation Proposal Reopens Malaysia’s Revenue Reform Debate
: Malaysia has been urged to consider corporatising parts of the Customs Department to modernise tax administration, reduce leakages and improve collection efficiency.
Papagomo Contempt Case Puts Malaysia’s Digital Enforcement Under Scrutiny
Malaysia's High Court has prioritised MCMC's committal application against Papagomo, sharpening attention on digital compliance and court enforcement.
Malaysia Plans Faster Compensation Route for Victims of Impaired Drivers
: Proposed amendments could allow Malaysian criminal courts to award compensation to victims of alcohol- or drug-impaired drivers without a separate civil suit.
Malaysia’s RM22 Billion Defence Budget Faces a Modernisation Test
: Malaysia’s RM22 billion defence allocation must balance ageing assets, new cyber and maritime threats, operating costs and the need for disciplined modernisation.
MACC Reopens RM350,000 Allegation as Institutional Credibility Faces Fresh Test
MACC has reopened its review of a RM350,000 allegation involving a senior officer, creating a fresh test of institutional accountability.