Government & Policy across Malaysia
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Malaysia opts for diplomacy over compensation in cross-border haze issue
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Malaysia prioritises long-term diplomatic cooperation and early prevention over seeking compensation from neighbouring countries on cross-border haze. He said the issue will be raised during his working visit to Jakarta from tomorrow, and NADMA has been told to be ready to help with cloud-seeding operations in Kalimantan if requested.
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SUPP's Adam Yii: MA63 promises must be fulfilled, not just celebrated
SUPP central publicity secretary Adam Yii said in Miri that fulfilling the promises made when Malaysia was formed in 1963 remains a priority, and that Malaysia Day should be more than a commemoration. The Pujut assemblyman urged the federal and Sarawak governments to speed up MA63 negotiations and give clearer timelines, stressing Sarawak helped form Malaysia rather than joining it.
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Anwar: Special meeting tomorrow to discuss measures on electricity bill hike
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government will hold a special meeting tomorrow to examine immediate mitigation measures to reduce the impact of rising electricity bills on affected households. He stressed that about 80 percent of domestic consumers using no more than 600 kWh a month remain protected and unaffected by the rate increase following higher fuel costs this year.
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PKR backs Anwar's firm stance: Malaysia won't be Israel transit route
PKR has expressed support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's firm stance that Malaysia will not allow its territory to be used as a transit route for cargo supporting Israel's military capabilities. PKR International Bureau chairman Dr Maszlee Malik said any suspicious shipments will be inspected and investigated under Malaysian law. He also urged the international community to tighten surveillance of transit routes and supply chains.
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Projek SAMA proposes 35% veto power for Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan in Dewan Negara
Projek SAMA has proposed giving Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan a 35% constitutional veto in the Dewan Negara, expanding the upper house to 100 members. The group rejected a 35% Dewan Rakyat seat demand as absent from MA63, and urged a decentralisation roadmap.
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Khaled: every Malaysian has a role in defending the country
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said every Malaysian has a role in defending the country, including preserving unity and resisting divisive elements. In a Facebook post marking Malaysia Day and the 93rd Armed Forces Day, he thanked military personnel and veterans for their service and sacrifice.
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Anwar appeals for more time on reforms, warns of resistance
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has asked Malaysians to give his administration more time to carry out reforms, saying he has done his best but that speeding up change would provoke resistance from entrenched interests. Speaking on the podcast SembangOhhYeahh, he said prime ministers come and go but the country must be saved, and pointed to young Malaysians' enthusiasm during National Day celebrations as a sign of hope.
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Sanusi urges FAM delegates to change leadership, cut foreign player quota
Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Md Nor, who is also Kedah FA president, called on FAM affiliates to make a major change in the national body's leadership and to review policies he says sideline local players. Speaking in Alor Setar, he questioned the rule allowing clubs to register up to 15 foreign players and said money from tickets and sponsorships should stay in Malaysian football.
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UMNO Youth urges MCMC to answer AI fake accounts claim
UMNO Malaysia Youth EXCO member Fadzmel Fadzil has demanded that MCMC and the Communications Ministry give a transparent explanation over claims that an Istanbul-based technology company was linked to the use of over 1,000 fake accounts and millions of voter records. He called for an integrated investigation involving PDRM, NACSA, the Election Commission, JPDP and CyberSecurity Malaysia. MCMC previously denied any involvement in AI-based commercial manipulation as revealed in an Anthropic report.
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Anwar to invite Myanmar president to discuss return of 200,000 Rohingya refugees
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will invite Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing to visit Malaysia officially to speed up the repatriation of about 200,000 Rohingya refugees. Malaysia is prepared to bear the logistics costs, with the first group of 1,500 expected to be sent back within one to two weeks.
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MCA leader: priest and nun jokes at Umno assembly crossed the line
MCA Women's deputy chief Tee Hwee Ling criticised Umno Sepang division chief Noor Azri Saidin for using priests, nuns and Bible verses as sexual innuendo in jokes at the Umno assembly. She said freedom of speech must rest on respect and urged parties to protect harmony in Malaysia's multi-religious society.
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Malacca DAP to contest 8 state seats under Pakatan banner, eyes Durian Tunggal
DAP's Malacca chief Khoo Poay Tiong announced the party will contest eight state seats under the Pakatan Harapan banner in the coming state election, including four it currently holds and four target seats, with a goal of winning back Durian Tunggal. He spoke at a dinner marking DAP's 60th anniversary and said the state assembly is expected to be dissolved soon.
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Retail group urges phased GST restart in 2027 budget, tax reliefs for retail
Malaysia's retail chain association has called on the government to restart GST in stages in the 2027 budget, starting at a lower rate and raising it every five years. It also proposed scrapping sales tax on locally made goods, extending the RM1,000 domestic tourism tax relief to 2027, and tightening e-commerce and low-value goods tax enforcement.
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EU to table curbs on addictive social media for minors as more countries ban under-16 access
The European Union is set to unveil proposals to curb addictive social media features for minors, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presenting them to the European Parliament. More than 20 countries have moved to restrict children's social media access, including Malaysia, which has excluded under-16s from major platforms since June. Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Turkey, the UAE and California are among those with bans or measures in place or planned.
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Permatang Pauh Umno chief resigns as MBSP councillor
Permatang Pauh Umno chief Zaidi Said has resigned as a councillor of the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP), effective 14 September. The resignation follows his speech at the party's general assembly labelling DAP as Umno's main enemy, for which he apologised in a letter to Penang exco H'ng Mooi Lye.
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Hajiji arrives in Kuching for Malaysia Day 2026 celebration
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor arrived in Kuching today to attend the Malaysia Day 2026 celebration, which will be held tonight at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). He arrived at the VIP Terminal of Kuching International Airport at 11.05am and was received by Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Mangil.
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Idris: Abang Johari needed to lead Sarawak for another term
Datuk Idris Buang, Deputy Speaker of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, said Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg should continue leading Sarawak for at least another term to complete the state's development plans. He was responding to Abang Johari's remarks at a PBB Northern Zone Special Convention in Miri on Sept 13, where the Premier said he would decide on his future when the time came.
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ARMADA: BERSATU still relevant, will contest Melaka state election
BERSATU's ARMADA chief Muhammad Hilman Idham says the party remains relevant with six MPs and 12 Selangor assemblymen. He confirmed BERSATU will contest the coming Melaka state election, alone or with allies, with Muhyiddin Yassin expected to announce the decision at the party's 10th anniversary on Saturday.
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Selangor Raja Muda briefed by MACC chief on anti-graft efforts
Selangor Raja Muda Tengku Amir Shah met with MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman at Istana Selangor, Bukit Kiara last Monday. He was briefed on the commission's latest developments and initiatives, particularly anti-corruption efforts in Selangor. Abd Halim expressed appreciation for the Raja Muda's support for combating corruption and upholding transparent governance.
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Singapore offers cash-value coins for 15 minutes of daily reading
Singapore's National Library Board has launched the ReadSG Challenge, paying residents virtual coins worth cash for logging at least 15 minutes of reading a day. The pilot runs from Sep 6 to Dec 31, 2026 on the CrowdTask SG platform, with 20 coins per session and 1,000 coins equal to S$1.
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Hari Malaysia special book returns to Sarawak, signed tonight at BCCK
The Hari Malaysia Special Book is back in Sarawak for this year's celebration, with a signing ceremony at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) tonight. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg and Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor will officiate. The book, kept by the Sabah State Archives Department, has symbolised the unity of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak since 2010.
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Zahid, Fadillah urge unity in Malaysia Day messages
Deputy Prime Ministers Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Fadillah Yusof issued separate Malaysia Day messages calling on Malaysians to uphold unity. Fadillah said the spirit behind the formation of Malaysia required MA63 to keep being respected and implemented, with Sabah and Sarawak holding an important place.
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Tuan Ibrahim: Terengganu state poll is not the same as GE16
Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man says the Terengganu state election and the 16th general election are two separate matters, answering Puad Zarkashi's claim that PAS is inconsistent. He says backing an early GE16 does not mean PAS must agree to dissolving the Terengganu state assembly early, and challenges Umno in Perak, Pahang and Selangor to leave their state governments.
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Mustapha: MA63 is national agenda, Sabah interim grant now RM1.5b
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said the Federal Government treats MA63 as a national agenda, not just a Borneo struggle, in his Malaysia Day 2026 message. He said the MA63 Implementation Action Council agreed in principle to more parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak and progress on Borneonisation, and that Sabah's interim special grant has risen to RM1.5 billion this year from RM600 million, with RM900 million to be disbursed in 2026. He also criticised calls for an early dissolution of Parliament during Malaysia Day.