Day: August 20, 2026

Melaka Polls: UMNO To Discuss Political Direction At Aug 28 MT Meeting

MELAKA, Aug 20 2026 UMNO’s political direction, including whether to cooperate with other parties or go solo in the Melaka state election, will be discussed at the UMNO Supreme Council (MT) meeting on Aug 28. UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan said the meeting, to be chaired by president Datuk Seri Dr […]

Saarani Confirms Resignation Of His Political Secretary

IPOH, Aug 20 2026 Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad has confirmed that his political secretary, Mohamad Hamidi Baharuddin, has resigned effective Aug 17. Saarani stated that the resignation letter was received on Aug 10, with Mohamad Hamidi citing health factors as the reason for his decision, alongside needing time to seek medical treatment. He […]

Umno committed to federal govt stability until end of term, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR, August 20 2026— UMNO remains committed to ensuring the stability of the Federal Government until the end of the current parliamentary term, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. She said the party’s commitment was important to ensure the government could continue carrying out […]

Gov’t Committed To Abolishing AUKU, New Bill To Be Tabled This Year – PM Anwar

KLANG, Aug 20 2026 The government is committed to abolishing the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU), with a new bill to replace it expected to be tabled in Parliament this year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the matter was raised at the Cabinet meeting yesterday, to enable provisions relating […]

Anwar orders expedited drafting of e-commerce Bill

KUALA LUMPUR, 20 August 2026 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the government to expedite the drafting of the e-Commerce Bill, aimed at strengthening Malaysia’s regulatory framework for the rapidly expanding digital economy. Anwar said the legislation was necessary to ensure that the country’s laws remain relevant to developments in online commerce […]

Malaysian Police Rescue 17 Jordanian Children from KL Begging Syndicate

KUALA LUMPUR, August 20 — Police have dismantled a suspected foreign child trafficking syndicate accused of exploiting 17 Jordanian children by forcing them to beg in some of Kuala Lumpur’s busiest tourist and commercial areas. The children, comprising eight boys and nine girls aged between three months and 14 years, were rescued during Op Pintas […]

Postal Services Act Amendments Expected To Be Tabled Next Year – Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 2026 The Communications Ministry is expected to table amendments to the Postal Services Act next year to strengthen security measures in the courier industry. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the amendments were expected to be tabled during the first Parliament sitting next year or, at the latest, the second sitting. […]

Anwar rules out full GST return, citing cost-of-living concerns

KUALA LUMPUR 20 August 2026: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ruled out the possibility of reinstating the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as Malaysia’s main tax system, saying a broad-based consumption tax could place an unfair burden on lower-income groups. Speaking to the media after attending the TikTok Shop Summit 2026 today, Anwar […]

Telcos Must Explain Alleged Mass Registration Of Phone Lines By Today – Fahmi

PETALING JAYA, Aug 20 2026 Telecommunications companies (telcos) must provide an immediate explanation over claims that a large number of telephone lines have been registered under individual identities and could be misused for online scams, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said. He said his ministry would summon the telcos concerned and wanted their chief […]