Considered Malaysian news, analysis and opinion.
Malaysia's proposed judicial reforms will grant Parliament expanded powers to evaluate and debate public prosecutor candidates from the Judicial and Legal Service Commission, marking a significant shift toward legislative oversight.
Malaysia's forthcoming AI Governance Bill will establish clear accountability mechanisms for individuals and organisations deploying artificial intelligence systems, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has announced.
An independent committee probing Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court fire has decided against requesting statutory commission powers, a move that has alarmed survivors and families concerned about the investigation's depth and enforceability.
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A senior Kedah state official is to face court proceedings over allegations linked to irregular university admissions practices, raising questions about transparency in higher education access across Malaysian states.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has identified 1,638 companies suspected of fraudulently claiming incentives under the Perkeso Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme, resulting in RM45 million in losses and highlighting systemic weaknesses in verification processes.
Malaysia's state legislative assemblies need strengthened oversight mechanisms and greater transparency to bolster governance and accountability, a Parliamentary Democracy and Constituency Development Caucus report has found.
A Malaysian MP has condemned the Prisons Department for failing to address serious findings by Suhakam regarding an inmate's death at Taiping Prison, raising questions about institutional accountability.
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One Malaysian prison officer faces criminal charges following a January 2025 incident at Taiping Prison that resulted in an inmate's death. Five other staff members face internal discipline, while authorities weigh closing the 146-year-old facility.
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A Malaysian judge has outlined how former Prime Minister Najib Razak's demonstrated lack of remorse and his active participation in diverting 1MDB funds directly influenced the court's decision on his prison sentence and RM13 billion financial penalty.
A court examination found former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak displayed no contrition regarding his involvement in the 1MDB scandal, instead attributing culpability to others involved in the scheme.