Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Port Dickson MP Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has called for a distinction between market-driven investment losses and those stemming from governance failures at Tabung Haji, urging merit-based board appointments.
The UK government is considering launching a formal public inquiry into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein's operations on British soil. Victims Minister Alex Davies-Jones confirmed the government is examining this prospect following persistent calls for greater transparency.
The Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement (ABIM) is calling for significant restrictions on ministerial authority over Tabung Haji, urging enhanced checks and balances to prevent recurrence of past governance failures affecting the Islamic pilgrimage fund.
Tabung Haji pledges to examine suggestions from Islamic NGOs while maintaining momentum on implementing the remaining 25 per cent of Royal Commission recommendations to strengthen governance and restore public confidence.
South Korean authorities raided the national football association to investigate how the coach responsible for their disappointing World Cup showing was appointed, signalling growing scrutiny of governance decisions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has identified greed, poor governance, and financial mismanagement as the root causes behind Tabung Haji's near-collapse, raising concerns about institutional safeguards for Muslim-majority savings schemes.
The Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia has called for comprehensive reform at Lembaga Tabung Haji, emphasising the need for merit-based leadership, stronger governance checks, and swift action on findings from a recent Royal Commission of Inquiry.
A madrasah principal in Kelantan has been charged with three counts of sexual assault against boys between 2023 and 2024, marking a serious case involving institutional trust breach.
Pakistani authorities have charged eleven police officers following a bungled raid on the attorney general's residence in Islamabad. Officers scaled the gate and damaged property while pursuing suspects allegedly in a neighbouring house.
The Malaysian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to providing comprehensive care and welfare assistance to trooper Abdul Hamid Talib, who suffered serious injuries at Iskandar Camp in Johor in March 2026.
Amanah vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa has called for the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji to be released publicly, arguing transparency will clarify accountability and restore public confidence in the institution.
The Sabah health department has concluded its investigation into allegations against a hospital director, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining workplace integrity and zero tolerance for misconduct.
A Malaysian lawyer's allegations of sexual misconduct against ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan have ignited a major institutional crisis with ripple effects across international law and diplomacy.
South Korea's acting police chief has announced comprehensive reforms including independent investigation units and civilian oversight bodies, responding to public fury over alleged collusion in a high-profile murder case involving a serving officer's son.
Suhakam's 2024 annual report documents serious abuses within Malaysia's detention system, including assaults on female inmates and degrading body searches, revealing systematic gaps in oversight and accountability mechanisms.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned educational institutions against suppressing bullying incidents for reputational purposes, emphasising the need for transparent action to protect vulnerable students.
A Bengaluru daycare centre has dismissed abuse allegations as a revenge plot by two terminated employees, alleging the viral videos were created to extort money and secure reinstatement.
The Malaysian Army has challenged viral allegations of sexual assault involving one of its personnel, asserting that an internal investigation uncovered facts inconsistent with the public accusations circulating on social media.
The Malaysian Army has completed an internal investigation into allegations linking one of its members to sexual offences that circulated on social media, concluding the claims are inconsistent with actual facts. The army criticised the use of social media as an investigation channel.
The University of North Sumatra is investigating a student accused of sexually harassing dozens of peers after allegations spread on social media. The case highlights a broader pattern of harassment at Indonesian campuses.
The family of a deceased tahfiz student is contemplating legal action to challenge an NFA decision, questioning whether the investigation was sufficiently rigorous and comprehensive.
Malaysia's government will determine whether to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry into allegations of a corporate mafia within the MACC only after reviewing investigation findings and legal procedures, officials confirmed.
Malaysia's Attorney General Saifuddin has indicated that expanding the inquiry into Pamela Ling's disappearance—potentially to examine the MACC's role—remains contingent on emerging evidence and prosecutorial direction.