PUTRAJAYA, April 30 — The Education Ministry (MoE) is actively implementing various important initiatives to reform the country’s education system, including restructuring the preschool system, the 2027 curriculum and curriculum interventions to address student dropout. It said that preschool classes will be expanded to all educational institutions under its purview to ensure that student dropout … Read more
APRIL 28 — The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) recent announcement on restructuring members’ accounts from two to three, namely Akaun Persaraan, Akaun Sejahtera and Akaun Fleksibel, represents a refinement to Malaysia’s retirement saving scheme. The restructuring exercise appears to take a middle approach in striking a balance between meeting the contributors’ short-term needs and long-term … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 1— In its blueprint on reform released this week, the think tank Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) has underscored the need for urgent reforms in Malaysia’s electoral and political landscape, emphasising enhanced monitoring of political financing. Titled “Reforming Our Institutions: Blueprint for Reforms”, the document highlighted the imperative first step … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim became the first prime minister to meet and discuss the implementation of reforms with the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) after six lawmakers received the memorandum during Bersih’s rally yesterday. This afternoon, Bersih said it met the prime minister to discuss the … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — The slow pace of reforms, opacity in governance, and a notable departure from election promises were the driving factors behind electoral watchdog Bersih’s decision to stage a demonstration outside Parliament today, several analysts said. Citing concern with the government’s pace in delivering on promises made in manifestos for the 15th … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — Projek SAMA today urged Attorney General (AG) Datuk Ahmad Teriyuddin Mohd Salleh to make public his opinion on Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s partial pardon. The group, comprising academics advocating for institutional reform, said it wants Ahmad to issue a written statement guaranteeing his Chambers (AGC) will pursue the three pending … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has welcomed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speech as well as the Cabinet decision which stipulated that all preschool education systems will be coordinated under the ministry to ensure that the quality of education in the country continues to be dignified. Its minister, Fadhlina … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — The government remains steadfast in ensuring that Parliament is free from executive authority through parliamentary reform to strengthen constitutional democracy in the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a post on X today, he said the Madani government is also adamant about enhancing transparency in the administration … Read more
DEC 31 — In the heart of Malaysia, a land of vibrant diversity and rich traditions, there lies a paradox within the walls of its healthcare system, a narrative that unfolds like a tale of two worlds colliding. Imagine a scene where ancient wisdom and modern science coexist yet are forced into a reluctant dance … Read more
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida today reaffirmed the urgent need to reform the United Nations (UN) to strengthen its functions. In a joint statement following their bilateral meeting in Tokyo, held on the sidelines of the Asean-Japan Commemorative Summit, both leaders said this reform … Read more
