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Malaysia's Deputy Domestic Trade Minister confirms that copyright owners must grant permission before their works are used to train artificial intelligence systems, with compensation arrangements negotiated between parties.
Malaysian universities can now withdraw student internship placements if safety concerns arise, Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim announced, following a fatal incident at UPM.
The Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) is pursuing a strengthened partnership with Malaysia's national news agency Bernama to amplify messaging around progressive Islam and social development programmes.
Malaysia's hotel industry is pressing the government to establish uniform regulations for short-term rental accommodations, arguing that unregulated operators gain unfair competitive advantage over licensed establishments.
Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development is overseeing 19 major waqf initiatives valued at RM321 million nationwide. The National Waqf Master Plan 2025-2030 will soon be presented for Cabinet approval after receiving support from all state Islamic councils.
Over 400 participants gathered in Terengganu for the sixth National Baitulmal Convention to reshape how Islamic social finance institutions serve Malaysia's Muslim communities through technology and innovation.
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has ordered local authorities to take immediate action against an alleged illegal foreign settlement in Setia Alam, with the Shah Alam City Council instructed to issue notices to affected landowners.
Malaysia's religious affairs minister has urged Baitulmal institutions to transition from conventional aid distribution toward generating sustainable economic opportunities through Islamic social finance, digital innovation, and corporate partnerships.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a government-backed programme offering free three-month AI software subscriptions to 100,000 Malaysians aged 18 to 30, launching on Merdeka Day as part of Malaysia's AI Nation 2030 vision.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will present a Cabinet paper on the Felda second-housing initiative within the next month, signalling renewed focus on improving living conditions for the statelet's settlers.
The JOM MALAYSIA platform is expected to accelerate international market access for Sabah-made products and entrepreneurs, supporting the state's sustainable growth ambitions under the Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0 agenda.
Malaysia's Plantation and Commodities Ministry is accelerating the adoption of automation, artificial intelligence, and low-carbon technologies across the palm oil milling sector to enhance productivity while meeting stringent international environmental and sustainability standards.
Malaysia has achieved nearly 32 per cent renewable energy capacity as of June, demonstrating strong progress toward its 2030 target of 35 per cent under the National Energy Transition Roadmap, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof confirmed.
Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education guidelines on generative AI, introduced in 2024, have enabled universities to develop institutional policies that balance technological innovation with academic integrity standards.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the importance of a robust, integrity-driven civil service as the foundation for Malaysia's policy continuity and sustained national development.
A Public Accounts Committee investigation has uncovered RM10.879 billion in cooking oil subsidies that failed to reach intended beneficiaries between 2019 and February 2025, raising serious questions about government accountability and subsidy system weaknesses.
A fatal East Coast Expressway crash that claimed four lives has reignited debate over road safety, but the real story lies in how Malaysia's social security system protects grieving families left behind.
Malaysia is establishing its own comprehensive system to manage refugees and asylum seekers, prioritising national security while providing eligible migrants access to healthcare, education and employment services.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the government will examine the feasibility of establishing a national petroleum reserve to safeguard Malaysia's energy security against geopolitical risks and global supply chain disruptions.
Tabung Haji will continue allocating hajj slots on a first-registered, first-served basis without special categories, ensuring fairness across its waiting list despite calls to prioritise retirees receiving gratuity payments.
Malaysia has reversed its mandatory contribution policy for the LINDUNG 24 Jam non-employment injury scheme, making it voluntary for local workers while keeping it compulsory for foreign workers, effective immediately.
Malaysia is launching the MediAsas pilot programme to overhaul healthcare financing, offering premiums from RM60 monthly and implementing systemic cost-control measures through the RESET framework ahead of nationwide rollout in January 2027.
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Malaysia's government is restructuring incentives and policies to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, focusing on expanding charging networks nationwide and developing a local EV supply chain to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has underscored the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development's pivotal responsibility in advancing rural progress, as Malaysia observes World Rural Development Day on July 6 for the inaugural year.
Malaysia's Tourism Ministry plans mandatory minimum pricing for umrah packages with standardised service requirements, aiming to prevent exploitative practices that leave pilgrims stranded.
Johor is expanding its flagship education reform programme to include Islamic religious schools, with the first pilot institution launching this year in Kota Iskandar. The initiative aims to transform learning through digital tools and multilingual skills.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised Malaysia's need to establish a sovereign cloud system to protect sensitive data and critical security information while maintaining openness to foreign investment and global digital connectivity.
Malaysia's Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has urged the World Trade Organization to modernize its approach to remain relevant amid intensifying global competition and shifting economic priorities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled Malaysia Digital 2030, an ambitious five-year strategy to shift the country from technology consumer to innovation producer, with targets including 30% digital economy GDP contribution and 500,000 high-value digital jobs.