Government & Policy news in Kajang
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Anuar Bakri appointed Sentul district police chief
ACP Anuar Bakri Abdul Salam has been appointed the new Sentul district police chief, replacing Superintendent Jasni Zolpa. The handover and rank ceremony was held at the Sentul district police headquarters, witnessed by Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus. Anuar's wife was also appointed Sentul PERKEP chairperson.
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Indonesia's Prabowo sacks finance minister, names deputy as replacement
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has dismissed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa and appointed his deputy Suahasil Nazara in his place at a swearing-in ceremony in Jakarta. The change comes as Southeast Asia's largest economy faces investor confidence problems and a widening fiscal deficit.
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KPPA: Stop repeated errors in public sector human resource management
Public Service Director-General Tan Sri Dr Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz called for an end to repeated errors in public sector human resource management by addressing root causes. He said this at the Public Sector Human Resource Management Conference at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre today. JPA has carried out 61 consultation programmes since 2024.
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Umno assembly ends with call to bring GE16 forward
Umno's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur closed with president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urging an earlier 16th general election and a mandate for Umno and Barisan Nasional to lead. Delegates also pressed on cost-of-living pressures, coalition partnerships and institutional reforms including parliamentary oversight of the MACC.
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Parliament open day draws 11,280 visitors, beating target
A two-day Parliament open day that began yesterday drew 11,280 visitors, above the initial target of 10,000. Dewan Negara president Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah said it was the programme's best showing since it began in 2023. The event aims to bring Parliament closer to the people by letting the public see the proceedings inside the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara.
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Preacher Firdaus Wong urges Malaysians not to dehumanise Rohingya refugees
Preacher Firdaus Wong called on Malaysians not to dehumanise Rohingya refugees, saying they are still entitled to basic human dignity even without citizenship. He spoke at the New Muslim Community conference 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, drawing a parallel with the plight of Palestinians.
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Taufiq wants football funds to reach grassroots, not just associations
Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari wants future football funding to have a bigger impact on grassroots development such as the NFDP, rather than going only to associations. He said KBS will keep discussing how the funds are channelled, and left the FAM leadership election on 17 September to the voters.
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Umno grassroots want PAS cooperation but remain wary
Umno grassroots leaders welcome possible cooperation with PAS but warn the leadership not to repeat the disappointing Muafakat Nasional experience. They spoke at the Umno general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.
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UMNO president Zahid Hamidi winds up PAU 2026 debate at WTCKL
UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivered the winding-up speech at the party's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur today. Puteri UMNO chief Datuk Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi said the speech gave delegates fresh spirit, sending them home with commitment and hope. She expressed hope that UMNO and Barisan Nasional would keep receiving public support ahead of coming state and general elections.
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UMNO to stay with Unity Government until end of term, says Ahmad Zahid
UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the party will remain with the Unity Government until the end of the current term, and that the party's general assembly resolution must be respected. He said differences of opinion within the government should be respected, and that the Malaysia Blue Agenda will form the basis of the BN manifesto for the next election. He spoke at a press conference at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur today.
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Zahid: Dewan Merdeka could see Umno-BN back in power in 2026 or 2027
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi told the party's 2026 general assembly that Dewan Merdeka could witness Umno and Barisan Nasional returning to power as early as 2026 or 2027. In his winding-up speech in Kuala Lumpur, he said the hall had seen the party's hardest moments, including losing its two-thirds majority in 2008 and federal power in 2018.
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Zahid: attempts to pit me against Tok Mat are over
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi revealed there had been attempts to pit him against his deputy Mohamad Hasan, known as Tok Mat. In his winding-up speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly at Dewan Merdeka, he said those attempts were now a thing of the past.
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Zahid: Umno's challengers have two options, call an election or expel Umno formally
Umno president Zahid Hamidi said those challenging Umno to leave the unity government have only two choices: call a general election, or formally expel Umno and move a no-confidence vote in the Dewan Rakyat. He said cooperation in the unity government does not mean Umno surrendering its future or identity, and that Umno-BN is free to chart its own course, including for GE16 and the Melaka state election. He spoke at the closing of the 2026 Umno General Assembly at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre.
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Puteri UMNO age limit decision postponed until after GE, says Khaled
A decision on the proposal to raise Puteri UMNO's membership age limit to 40 will be made after the next general election, said UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. He said the proposal affects both the Wanita and Puteri wings and the whole party, so it needs to be decided after the polls. Khaled promised the party's Constitution and Rules Committee will seek a win-win solution for both wings.
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Khaled: Malay disunity weakens Sabah, Sarawak confidence in peninsula
Umno vice-president Khaled Nordin said disunity among Malay political forces in the peninsula will reduce confidence in Sabah and Sarawak towards Malay-led federal leadership. He said this in his closing speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. Khaled also announced that a motion to raise the Puteri Umno membership age limit to 40 will be decided after GE16.
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50 undocumented migrants deported to Indonesia via KLIA
A total of 50 undocumented migrants held at the Semenyih Detention Depot were deported to Indonesia on two flights from KLIA yesterday. Their airfare was funded by the Indonesian government, with 16 detainees flying to Jakarta and the rest to Medan.
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Umno assembly ends with confidence high after Johor and Negeri Sembilan wins
Umno's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur ended with a sense of optimism, driven by strong Barisan Nasional results in Johor and Negeri Sembilan. The four-day event also saw a warm welcome for PAS delegates, though some members remain wary of past failed partnerships.
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MAIS brings Bidayuh customs to diaspora in Peninsular Malaysia
The Sarawak Native Customs Council (MAIS) held an outreach programme to bring the Bidayuh Adat 1994 closer to Bidayuh communities outside Sarawak. The event at Hotel Melia on Saturday (Sept 12) was co-organised with the Klang Valley branch of the Dayak Bidayuh National Association and drew 50 participants. MAIS chief Datuk Dr Neilson Ilan Mersat said feedback gathered will help ongoing codification and review of the customs.
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Umno NS Youth tells MCA, MIC not to fear Umno-PAS cooperation
Negeri Sembilan Umno Youth chief Fadil Md Zain said MCA and MIC have nothing to fear from the Umno-PAS alliance, citing its success in the state election. He noted MCA captured the Chennah state seat held by DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook. He spoke at the 2026 Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.
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Parliament Open Day 2026 targets over 10,000 visitors a day
The Malaysia Parliament Open Day 2026 at the Parliament Complex in Kuala Lumpur is expected to draw more than 10,000 visitors, with people arriving as early as 7.30am. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said the response has been very encouraging and the two-day programme aims to bring Parliament closer to the people.
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N. Sembilan UMNO Youth tells Pas not to repeat past mistakes
Negeri Sembilan UMNO Youth chief Mohamad Fadil Md. Zain reminded UMNO to choose political partners wisely and asked Pas not to repeat past bad experiences. He said this while debating the UMNO President's policy speech at the UMNO General Assembly at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur. He also assured MCA and MIC that Malay unity should not be feared.
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Ahmad Zahid thanks followers of his policy speech, keeps 'guru' reference
UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi posted on Facebook today asking supporters to keep following him ahead of his winding-up speech at the 2026 UMNO General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. He had earlier drawn delegates' attention by repeatedly referring to someone he called only 'guru'. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also used the terms 'guru' and 'slay' in a Facebook post from New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit.
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Parliament Open Day 2026 draws over 10,000 visitors, exposes youth to democracy
The Malaysian Parliament Open Day 2026 on 12 and 13 September in Kuala Lumpur served as a platform to bring youth closer to democratic institutions, said Bentong MP Young Syefura Othman. The two-day programme featured about 40 exhibitions by government and private agencies, plus activities such as robotics displays, VR, e-sports, futsal and a blood donation drive, targeting over 10,000 visitors.
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Umno claims threats after renewing ties with PAS
Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party faced threats and slander after renewing its relationship with PAS. He spoke while presenting the party report at the opening of the 2026 Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, attended by over 5,000 delegates.