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Miti urged to ramp up anti-graft meetings with business community
The Investment, Trade, and Industry Ministry (Miti) was urged to intensify engagement with businesses and investors on corruption-related issues. This was among the priorities identified in a meeting of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) Special Task Force, chaired by Chief Secretary to the Government Shamsul Azri Abdul Bakar in Putrajaya yesterday. In a statement issued after the meeting, the task force said...
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Anwar: Tabling FOI Bill soon, to provide clarity on govt decisions
The Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament later this year. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the tabling of the bill is crucial to gain public confidence and provide clarity on government decisions. 'This is an important step in...
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8 hours ago
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'From the river to the sea'
Government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil quoted the famous pro-Palestine phrase 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' earlier today. He was being prodded by the media about Nick Adams - a pro-Israel Australian-American influencer - being nominated by US President Donald Trump as the country's next ambassador to Malaysia. Fahmi, who is the communications minister, initially played coy...
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8 hours ago
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Azalina details judicial misconduct powers after lawyers' march
The government has moved to address mounting concerns over judicial independence by outlining existing constitutional safeguards provided for under the law. The response followed the Malaysian Bar's march yesterday, demanding judicial independence. In a statement today, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said said that...
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Selangor still finalising smart parking deal, says exco
Selangor state executive councillor Ng Suee Lim clarified that discussions are still ongoing over the privatisation of street parking management across four local authorities. Speaking to reporters at a press conference in Shah Alam earlier today, he said a final agreement is expected to be signed by Aug 1. Ng, who holds the local government and tourism portfolio, said Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) Selangor is...
