Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has cautioned that unproven claims of 30,000-60,000 students entering public universities through improper channels threaten to erode public trust in the integrity of Malaysia's higher education system.
A Malaysian court has concluded that former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho coordinated efforts to misappropriate billions of ringgit from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), according to judicial findings delivered in Kuala Lumpur.
Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Shah has cautioned national leaders against making hasty, emotion-driven decisions, urging them instead to prioritize careful deliberation and long-term national interests over short-term gains.
The Malaysian Media Council has appointed retired Federal Court judge Nallini Pathmanathan as its new chairman, as the media sector confronts significant operational and regulatory pressures.
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An official from Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia has pleaded not guilty to 158 corruption charges totalling RM98 million, marking a significant development in an ongoing investigation into the Islamic charitable organisation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that meaningful reform rooted in Hijrah's principles demands unity and consensus across Malaysia's diverse communities, rather than individual or partisan efforts.
Indonesia's leading anti-corruption body is demanding the government suspend President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals scheme, citing systemic graft and governance failures in the sprawling US$15 billion initiative.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has reinforced its partnership with Transparency International, with both organisations committed to enhancing governance standards. Malaysia's Corruption Perceptions Index improved to 52 points, climbing three places globally.
In a significant court finding, former Prime Minister Najib Razak demonstrated no remorse for his involvement in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd scandal, instead attributing blame elsewhere, marking a critical moment in Malaysia's graft accountability.