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PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar has stressed the need for persistent reform efforts across both party structures and government operations, signalling the coalition's commitment to systemic improvements.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended his government's reform record at the PKR National Congress, asserting that significant changes have been implemented despite ongoing calls for further action.
The proposed MARA Bill 2026, set for Parliament before year-end, prioritises governance overhaul with 80% of provisions targeting corporate strengthening, curbing chairman authority, and introducing new financial and Syariah oversight mechanisms.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned on health grounds, stepping down nearly two and a half years before his term was set to expire in 2028. Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed will assume interim presidential duties pending an election within 90 days.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pinpointed resistance to change as the most significant barrier to Malaysia's reform initiatives, highlighting institutional and cultural factors that impede progress.