Malaysia
Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
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Malaysian Government Investigates Network School Over Alleged Israeli Participants
Malaysia launched an investigation into Network School for allegedly hosting Israeli nationals using second-country passports, with deportations announced.
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Malaysian bipartisan group calls for election law reforms to curb government resource use
The All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia on Integrity, Governance, and Anti-Corruption urged amendments to election laws to ban government resource use during campaigns and strengthen Election Commission powers.
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Haze causes unhealthy air quality in Sarawak and Selangor, prompting school closures
Unhealthy air quality from haze forced school closures and health warnings in Sarawak and Selangor since August 12, 2026.
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Vietnam police crack down on diamond smuggling ring linked to jeweller PNJ
Vietnamese police arrested over 30 suspects, including former PNJ lab director, for smuggling 28,000 diamonds worth $11 million.
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Malaysian Police Seek Interpol Red Notice for Activist Tamim Dahri
Royal Malaysia Police applied for an Interpol Red Notice on June 8 to locate activist Tamim Dahri on criminal charges.
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Khairy Jamaluddin considered as BN candidate for Negeri Sembilan state seat in Rembau
Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin is being considered as Barisan Nasional candidate for the Rembau seat in the Negeri Sembilan election on August 1, 2026.
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Malaysia saves RM7.3 million in petrol subsidies from civil servants' work-from-home scheme
Malaysia saved over RM7.3 million in petrol subsidies by implementing a work-from-home program for 659,000 civil servants since mid-April.
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Funds from Jana Wibawa projects donated to Bersatu without full knowledge of company directors
Sutracom and KCJ Engineering funds linked to Jana Wibawa projects were donated to Bersatu, with some directors unaware of the transfers.
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Two Men Arrested in Sabah After 10-Year-Old Girl Found Dead
Police in Sabah arrested two men for murder after the body of 10-year-old Nurjilya Abdullah was found near Kampung Numbak.
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Melaka Assembly Approves Bill Allowing Up to Seven Nominated Assemblymen
Melaka State Legislative Assembly passed a constitutional amendment bill on July 14 to allow appointment of up to seven nominated assemblymen.
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Malaysia passes Road Transport Act amendments to impose compensation on serious road offenders
Malaysia’s Transport Ministry passed amendments allowing courts to order compensation from serious traffic offenders causing death or injury.
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Rosmah Mansor sues comedian Harith Iskander for defamation over Melaka show
Rosmah Mansor filed a defamation suit against Harith Iskander over a comedy act in Melaka, seeking RM10 million and an apology.
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TANCO Group begins construction on AI-driven Midport container port in Malaysia
TANCO Group's Midport container port project secured key approvals and broke ground in July 2026 in Port Dickson, Malaysia.
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Rosmah Mansor sues comedian Harith Iskander over alleged defamatory jokes in Melaka show
Rosmah Mansor filed a lawsuit against comedian Harith Iskander for defamatory jokes and body shaming during his January stand-up show in Melaka.
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Sarawak May Launch Amanah Saham Sarawak Fund for Non-Bumiputera Investors
Sarawak plans to create Assar 2, a new fund to allow non-Bumiputera investors access to Amanah Saham Sarawak, Premier announced.
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Malaysia to separate Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor roles with new bill
A Malaysian parliamentary committee has proposed a bill to separate the Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor roles, introducing new appointment and term limits.
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Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat passes Witness Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 expanding protections
Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat passed the Witness Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 to broaden protections and support for vulnerable witnesses.
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Malaysia passes Social Work Profession Bill to regulate social workers
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat passed the Social Work Profession Bill in July 2026 to regulate and register social workers nationwide.
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Umno denies final seat negotiation agreement with PAS for Negeri Sembilan election
Umno president Zahid Hamidi denied any final agreement with PAS on Negeri Sembilan election seats, while PAS says talks are positive and ongoing.
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Malaysia refers Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to parliamentary select committee for review
Malaysia’s government referred the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a new parliamentary select committee for detailed scrutiny July 14.
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Malaysia Tables Bill to Expand MCMC Powers Ahead of IRC 2026 Conference
Malaysia’s parliament tabled a bill expanding the Communications Commission’s powers and raised contract approval limits ahead of hosting IRC 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.
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US-Iran missile and drone clashes push oil prices and Treasury yields higher
US and Iranian forces exchanged missile and drone attacks in July, raising oil prices, Treasury yields, and inflation concerns ahead of CPI data.
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Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming warns of resignation if ex-PM Najib freed without sentence
Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming said he will resign if former PM Najib Razak is released without serving his 1MDB sentence after BN's Johor election win.
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Malaysia's Home Affairs Ministry to review EAIC recommendations on citizenship applications
The Home Affairs Ministry will review findings and six recommendations from the EAIC on citizenship applications, including cases of seven naturalised footballers.