Government & Policy across Malaysia
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Chief Justice: judiciary built on judges' character, not grand courthouses
At reference proceedings at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said the judiciary's standing comes from the character and conduct of judges, not from imposing buildings. The event honoured four former senior judges: Tun Mohd Eusoff Chin, Tun Mohamed Dzaiddin Abdullah, Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad and Tan Sri Siti Norma Yaakob.
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AGC objects to judicial review bid over diesel subsidy targeting
The Attorney General's Chambers objected to a leave application for judicial review by two individuals against the Prime Minister and three ministers over the removal of diesel subsidies in Peninsular Malaysia. The High Court was told the subsidy decision is not subject to judicial review as it is an executive policy matter, and the issue is now academic after subsidies were standardised on July 1.
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Puad: Zahid emotional, Tok Mat rational on PAS
Former Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi said there was a stark difference in tone between Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and his deputy Mohamad Hasan when speaking about PAS. Mohamad, known as Tok Mat, called for a snap election in PAS-led Terengganu to test the party's sincerity, while Zahid highlighted the BN-PN 'blue wave' in Negeri Sembilan. PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man rejected the snap election call, saying it would burden voters.
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Wong Soon Koh: Abang Johari should stay on past 2030 for Sarawak's plans
Bawang Assan assemblyman Wong Soon Koh has urged Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg to consider staying in office beyond 2030 so Sarawak's long-term transformation can be completed. Wong said the state's green energy, hydrogen and carbon capture plans need continuity of leadership. He was responding to Abang Johari's recent remark that this may be his last term leading PBB.
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Old MyKad remains valid as new version launches Sept 17 - KDN
Malaysians need not rush to replace their MyKad when applications for the new version open on Sept 17, as existing cards remain valid and linked records are retained. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the new card, with about 50 new security features, will be rolled out in phases starting at 40 NRD offices nationwide to avoid congestion. About 24 million MyKad have been issued to Malaysians aged 12 and above.
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Julita: Kota Kinabalu can be Sabah's flagship age-friendly city
Sabah's Women, Health and People's Wellbeing Minister Datuk Julita Majungki said Kota Kinabalu is poised to become the state's flagship age-friendly city. She stressed that an ageing population needs action across all sectors, not just healthcare, and urged early preparation before Malaysia is classified as an ageing nation. The message was delivered by Assistant Minister Datuk Rina Jainal at the 11th Malaysian Conference on Healthy Ageing last Friday.
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Zambry: Auku replacement Act being fast-tracked, briefings held with select committee
Higher education minister Zambry Abd Kadir said the ministry is expediting the drafting of a new Act to replace the Universities and University Colleges Act (Auku) 1971, retaining provisions on university establishment. Briefings are being held with the parliamentary select committee on nation building, education and human resources development. The move follows the prime minister's August announcement that Auku would be abolished and not replaced with legislation restricting student freedom.
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Puad: Cost excuse to reject Terengganu polls shows PAS insincere
Puad Zarkashi said PAS's cost excuse for rejecting a Terengganu state election proves the party is insincere in offering political cooperation ahead of GE16. He said PAS never raised cost issues when Johor and Negeri Sembilan held early state elections. Puad was commenting on Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man's statement that there is no need for a Terengganu state election as the state administration is stable.
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Najib's pardon deferral was lawful, not personal: Anwar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the decision to defer the royal pardon application filed by former prime minister Najib Razak was made in line with the federal constitution, the rule of law and official legal advice. He said this at a joint press conference with Malaysian media in Calicut, Kerala, before concluding his official visit to India. Anwar stressed his participation in the Pardons Board followed legal procedures and was not driven by personal bias.
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AUKU repeal talks go to Parliament special committee
Discussion on abolishing the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU) 1971 will be brought to a special parliamentary committee on nation-building, education and human resource development today. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said a briefing session on preparing a new act to replace AUKU will also be given to stakeholder groups.
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SKM appoints Mohd Marzuki as new Chief Executive Officer
The Malaysia Cooperative Commission (SKM) has appointed Mohd Marzuki Yusoa' as its new Chief Executive Officer effective yesterday. With over 26 years of experience in the cooperative movement, he will lead SKM's daily management and ensure policies and development programmes are carried out effectively. SKM will also strengthen cooperation with IKMa, ANGKASA and KUSKOP to bolster the national cooperative ecosystem.
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Suahasil Nazara appointed Indonesia's finance minister, replacing Purbaya
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto appointed Suahasil Nazara as the new finance minister on 14 September, replacing Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa in a surprise cabinet reshuffle. Suahasil pledged to keep the budget deficit below 3 percent of GDP while supporting the president's key programmes. Purbaya was informed by phone only hours before the swearing-in.
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Chow: Lim's call to drop Umno not Penang PH's stand
Penang Pakatan Harapan chairman Chow Kon Yeow said Lim Guan Eng's renewed call to remove Umno from the state government is not the coalition's position. The chief minister said the state chapter has received no instruction from the central leadership and urged leaders to wait for the PH presidential council to decide on ties with Barisan Nasional.
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Zhulkarnain makes working visit to Egypt, discusses cooperation on 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs) Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim made a two-day working visit to Cairo, Egypt from 14 to 15 September. He met Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and discussed bilateral cooperation as Singapore and Egypt mark 60 years of diplomatic relations. This was his first visit to Egypt since being appointed in January.
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Government announces 250MW FiT quota for 2027, expects RM3bil investment
PETRA announced a new 250MW quota under the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) programme for 2027, expected to generate RM3 billion in investment and over 5,000 jobs. The quota is offered to renewable energy developers in Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan, with applications via e-bidding on the SEDA Malaysia website from Feb 3 to March 24, 2027.
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Kon Yeow: Guan Eng's challenge to Zahid is not official PH stand
Chow Kon Yeow says Lim Guan Eng's challenge to Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to push for UMNO's removal from the Penang state government is not an official party position. The Penang PH chairman says no party directive has been issued and everyone should wait for the PH Presidential Council's decision.
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Fatimah Abdullah launches Estella Child Development Centre in Kuching
Sarawak's women, children and community wellbeing minister Fatimah Abdullah launched the Estella Child Development Centre in Kuching today. She urged parents and teachers to keep drawing out the talents of special-needs children so they can earn a living and stand on their own. She also praised Sarawak's ParaSUKMA athletes, who won 138 medals, as proof of what that group can achieve.
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FINAS seeks stronger film ecosystem in Budget 2027
FINAS hopes Budget 2027 will keep supporting Malaysia's film and creative content industry to strengthen its value chain and competitiveness. Chairman Datuk Dr Hans Isaac said government backing matters for production, marketing, post-production and talent development involving about 30,000 workers. FINAS is also reviewing its funding mechanisms and the use of its Hulu Kelang complex.
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PAS central leadership decides to work with BN for Melaka state election
A party source says PAS's central leadership has decided to cooperate with Barisan Nasional to contest the coming Melaka state election, avoiding a clash between Malay-Muslim parties. The decision was made at a PAS central committee meeting at its Kuala Lumpur headquarters, but must still be endorsed by the party's top leadership before formal talks with BN begin.
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PAS says ummah unity must extend beyond PAS and Umno
PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the push to unite the ummah must be widened to other parties rather than limited to PAS and Umno. He said a new, more inclusive political framework is needed to tackle issues such as corruption, abuse of power and national unity ahead of GE16.
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Baru Bian: Noorazli's Catholic joke at Umno assembly wrong, Psalm 129 reference false
Ba Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian has criticised Sepang Umno chief Datuk Noorazli Said over a sexually suggestive joke about a Catholic priest and nun made at the party's general assembly, saying it misused scripture. Baru backed the Catholic Lawyers' Society of Kuala Lumpur's call for Noorazli to retract the remarks and apologise, and said leaders should build bridges rather than ridicule religions.
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KPKM tightens integrity monitoring of agencies after Kedah fertiliser probe
Malaysia's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will strengthen monitoring of governance, integrity and financial management across its agencies and subsidiaries, Minister Mohamad Sabu said. The statement follows an MACC investigation into a fertiliser supplier director over delays in distributing Baja 3 in the MADA area of Kedah, where only 333,655 of 616,015 bags were delivered by September.
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Communications Ministry ready for Malaysia Day celebration at Kuching Borneo Convention Centre
The 2026 national Malaysia Day celebration will be held on September 16 at the Borneo Convention Centre in Kuching, with the Communications Ministry completing final preparations. Minister Fahmi said sound system issues raised during rehearsals were addressed immediately, and MCMC has been asked to ensure media facilities including high-speed internet. The event was moved indoors because of recent haze affecting Sarawak.
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SC: Malaysia needs RM3.47 trillion to RM4.5 trillion for climate adaptation by 2050
Securities Commission Malaysia chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi said Malaysia will need between US$852 billion and US$1.1 trillion for climate adaptation by 2050, citing World Bank figures. Speaking at the SC-AlBaraka Forum Strategic Dialogue in London, he said adaptation projects are often unbankable and called for blended finance to draw in private capital.