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The Perlis Malaysia Sports School in Padang Besar, dormant since 2013, is poised for completion by January 2027 after being reassigned to a capable government entity, with construction now 85-90% complete.
Malaysia's Department of Veterinary Services has firmly rejected accusations of involvement in fraudulent government order documents and suspicious supply transactions, warning suppliers to use only official e-Procurement channels.
Malaysia's cabinet is considering a wider remit for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji, potentially examining whether past reform recommendations have been properly executed by the fund management.
Malaysia's National Fishermen's Association (NEKMAT) has more than doubled its profit to over RM25 million in 2025 from RM11 million the previous year, signalling effective management and reinvestment in the nation's fishing community.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Immigration Department staff to maintain the highest standards of integrity and reject all forms of corruption, emphasising compassion and professional service delivery.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has endorsed calls to improve the Immigration Officer Service Scheme, recognising the department's critical role in national security and revenue generation.
Malaysia's Immigration Department (JIM) is targeting revenue collection exceeding RM5 billion in 2026, building on consistent billion-ringgit collections over three years, Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution announced at the 2026 Immigration Day celebration.
Malaysia's work-from-home initiative for federal civil servants has conserved 4.05 million litres of petrol and reduced subsidy spending by RM7.31 million since April implementation, benefiting nearly 75,000 public sector employees.
Authorities have arrested a former government employee accused of submitting forged documents to obtain approximately RM300,000 in fraudulent financial assistance, raising fresh concerns about document forgery within the public sector.
A senior Customs officer has pleaded not guilty in Shah Alam Sessions Court to accepting RM15,000 to halt an investigation, raising fresh questions about corruption within Malaysia's revenue enforcement agency.
The Malaysian Association of the Wives and Women Civil Servants is organising a Mount Kinabalu summit expedition involving 16 female government staff members to strengthen resilience and foster team cohesion.
Malaysia's Health Ministry aims to convert all housemen into permanent staff immediately after completing their training by 2028, addressing long-standing recruitment gaps and workforce stability concerns in the public healthcare system.
Malaysia's Department of Agriculture has firmly denied any connection to a fraud case involving forged government order documents used to deceive suppliers. The department stressed it never issues orders outside official channels.
Malaysia's government has guaranteed that personnel transitioning under the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) to a new Public Service Department scheme will retain full job protections, including promotion rights and retirement benefits.