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Police have called two Klang City Council officers to give statements after a stray dog named Rocky died during a dog-catching operation in Port Klang on July 29. The council says procedures were followed correctly.
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has called for comprehensive overhaul of animal management practices across Malaysian local authorities, advocating adoption of humane Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release protocols to replace decades-old catch-and-kill methods.
The Royal Klang City Council has referred investigation of a dog's death during a stray dog-catching operation in Port Klang to police, citing obstruction by residents and threats with weapons.
Malaysia's Registry of Societies will debut its 2026 MADANI Adopted Village and School programmes in Sarawak next month, channelling RM600,000 into community infrastructure and educational facilities at Kampung Pendam.
Three Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) employees have been charged with accepting bribes totalling RM3,550 in connection with business licence and permit applications in what represents another instance of corruption within Malaysia's municipal administration.
Melaka's city council chief says both DAP-appointed councillors remain in office pending formal resignation letters, even as the party withdraws support from the state government.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has rolled out 16 administrative reforms following a dismal 0.08% score in the 2025 Local Authority Star Rating System's anti-corruption assessment, with measures including new oversight committees and expanded digital services.
South Korea's ex-Cheongdo county chief Kim Ha-soo was discovered dead on a mountain Monday amid investigations into bribery allegations and other charges. A note was found at the scene.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has extended the deadline for applications to amend the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 to August 7 at 5 pm, providing stakeholders additional time to compile supporting documents and justifications.
Kangar Municipal Council confiscated 400 vape liquid units and 70 related devices valued at RM15,000 during a midnight operation, intensifying enforcement of Perlis's statewide prohibition on vape sales premises.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has issued directives to streamline local authority approval procedures nationwide, aiming to eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles that hinder Malaysia's economic competitiveness and investor confidence.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed local councils nationwide to accelerate approval processes and eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles, framing the overhaul as essential to strengthening Malaysia's economic standing internationally.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Housing and Local Government Ministry to accelerate approval procedures at local authorities nationwide, aiming to reduce project delays and lower costs for developers and applicants.