PM’s term limit explained: How Malaysia’s new Bill affects past and future leaders
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — The government today tabled a new constitutional amendment Bill in Parliament aimed at limiting the tenure of the prime minister. If passed, the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 will introduce a maximum term for the country’s top office for the first time in history. Here’s a breakdown of
Malaysia tables constitutional amendment to limit prime minister tenure to 10 years
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, which seeks to limit the Prime Minister’s tenure to 10 years, was tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today. According to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, the second reading
PAS spiritual leader in Penang ICU following stent procedure, daughter says no visitors allowed
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 22 — PAS spiritual leader Datuk Hashim Jasin is currently at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Penang Hospital (hpp) following a stent implantation procedure yesterday. His youngest daughter, Husna Hashim, said her father was transferred to HPP four days ago from Tuanku Fauziah Hospital (HTF) in Perlis
Pontian search under way after boy, 9, found alone and drenched, saying father fell into river
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — A nine-year-old boy was found alone and drenched on the Kampung Parit Bugis bridge in Pontian this morning, moments before he told passersby that his father had fallen into the river. According to Utusan Malaysia, Pontian district police chief Superintendent Hadzrat Hussien Mion Hussain said the
Onsa enforcement begins: Platforms tested on age limits, anti-scam measures, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — The Communications Ministry has reiterated its commitment to combat online fraud tactics that are increasingly prevalent on social media platforms through the Online Safety Act (Onsa) which came into effect on January 1. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said a regulatory sandbox approach or regulatory testing
IGP: Several individuals to be called in probe over Bloomberg report on Azam Baki
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — Several individuals will be called to give statements to assist in the investigation into the alleged share ownership involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, which was reported by international media, Bloomberg. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said an
After a hectic Chinese New Year schedule, Steven Sim lands in hospital but says he’ll be back stronger
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 20 — Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Steven Sim Chee Keong has been admitted to the hospital after experiencing extreme fatigue due to a hectic work schedule over the past few weeks. Sim posted on Facebook that, after weeks of being busy with work, he ended up
Security forces seek funds for high-security fencing at 69 illegal jetties along Malaysia–Thailand border
TUMPAT, Feb 20 — The General Operations Force (GOF), through the National Security Council (MKN), will apply for additional allocation from the government to install high-security wire, also known as Concertina wire, at the remaining 69 illegal jetties that have been demolished along the Malaysia-Thailand border. GOF Southeast Brigade Commander SAC
Former chief justice Abdul Hamid Mohamad dies at 83
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Former Chief Justice Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad, 83, passed away at Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM) at noon today. The news was confirmed by his daughter, Murni Abdul Hamid, when contacted by Bernama. Murni said her father had been admitted to HUKM since Feb 9 and died of
KLIA records nearly 9,000 arrivals in just 2.5 hours on first day of CNY, says tourism minister
SIBU, Feb 19 — Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) recorded over 8,000 tourist arrivals within two hours on the first day of the Chinese New Year (CNY), said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Speaking to reporters at his CNY open house at Pulau Li Hua Commercial