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Malaysia's government has confirmed that artificial intelligence developers must obtain permission from copyright holders before using their works for model training, with compensation negotiated through licensing or collective management organisations.
The MADANI Kita Programme functions as a government initiative to enhance public understanding of policies and deliver services more efficiently. Officials highlighted its role in explaining complex matters like the Tabung Haji inquiry while fostering community cohesion.
The Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) is pursuing a deeper strategic alliance with Bernama to amplify messaging around programmes designed to foster progressive, moderate and inclusive values across Malaysian society.
Malaysia's Islamic Affairs department is advancing 19 substantial waqf projects valued at RM321 million nationwide. Deputy Minister Marhamah Rosli confirmed the National Waqf Master Plan 2025-2030 will go before cabinet this year.
Over 400 officials and practitioners gathered in Terengganu to chart the future of Malaysia's Baitulmal institutions, emphasizing digital innovation and competitive financial products to address contemporary economic challenges.
About 3,000 families remain on the waiting list for DBKL's People's Housing Programme in Kuala Lumpur, according to Hannah Yeoh. The government has completed RM2.59 million in upgrades at PPR Seri Pantai as part of a broader RM300 million improvement initiative.
Malaysia's agriculture ministry has proposed a national census to identify the country's official fruit, after receiving applications from the durian and pineapple industries seeking the designation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned against pursuing technological progress without strong ethical moorings, urging Malaysians to balance innovation with moral responsibility in the digital age.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will present a comprehensive policy paper to Cabinet within a month outlining the government's second-housing initiative for Felda settlers, signalling renewed focus on agricultural community welfare.
Malaysia's Plantation and Commodities Ministry is accelerating the adoption of automation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable technologies in palm oil milling to boost productivity while meeting international environmental standards.
Malaysia has instructed the UNHCR to temporarily stop processing refugee registrations while the government implements a new Refugee Registration Document system to manage asylum seekers more directly and reduce reliance on foreign entities.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Ministry pledges to strengthen institutional governance based on integrity and accountability, adopting Sultan Nazrin Shah's 'Everyone Matters' principle to guide inclusive development and social justice across Muslim-majority nations.
Malaysia's International Regulatory Conference 2026 opened in Kuala Lumpur as a pivotal forum for regional policymakers and industry leaders to shape the country's evolving digital regulatory landscape amid rapid technological change.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof warns that energy security and maritime safety are now deeply interconnected, with distant geopolitical conflicts affecting prices, supplies and global trade flows.
A leading economist has cautioned that Malaysia's proposed petroleum reserve should not stand alone but form part of a comprehensive economic security strategy that also addresses food security, critical minerals, semiconductors and digital infrastructure.
A newly enacted law tightens controls over KWAN, Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund, following the RM5 billion withdrawal in 2021 that revealed gaps in oversight. Future withdrawals now require Dewan Rakyat approval.
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, formally recognising social work as a profession. UNICEF hails the legislation as a watershed moment for child protection and family services across the country.
Malaysia Techlympics 2026 will run from July to September, mobilising 1.8 million students and youths for STEM competitions. The initiative features 90 contests across fields including AI, robotics, and renewable energy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia will examine the creation of a national petroleum reserve to safeguard energy security amid global uncertainties and supply chain disruptions.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will convene the International Regulatory Conference 2026 on July 21–22 at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, positioning Malaysia as a key player in shaping global digital policy and regulatory frameworks.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to pursue advanced technologies like AI and quantum computing while maintaining strong moral values and integrity to prevent misuse by those with harmful intentions.
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Malaysia's government is piloting MediAsas, an affordable health coverage scheme starting at RM60 monthly, paired with the RESET strategy to tackle healthcare cost inflation ahead of full national rollout in January 2027.
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Malaysia's government is overhauling its electric vehicle strategy through policy streamlining and infrastructure investment, partnering with Tenaga Nasional Bhd to expand charging networks nationwide while balancing local industry development with consumer adoption.
Malaysia's government is undertaking a detailed review to bolster legal protections for cybercrime victims, examining international best practices and potential mechanisms for fund recovery.
Malaysia's eCOSS mobile application has proven effective at preventing subsidised cooking oil from reaching ineligible recipients, with 5.26 million Malaysians registered and complaints dropping sharply in pilot states.
Malaysia's PERKESO has disbursed over RM1.2 million to workers under its new LINDUNG 24 Jam scheme within the first month, processing 592 claims and signalling strong uptake of expanded social protection coverage.
Malaysia's Cabinet has instructed the Federal Territories Department to improve governance and accountability within Kuala Lumpur City Hall before pursuing legislative changes to the Federal Capital Act 1960, according to a feasibility study.
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living will explore mechanisms to support island communities in Peninsular Malaysia that depend on private boats for transport, particularly through the BUDI MADANI scheme.
The Malaysia Cyber Consumer Association has endorsed the Cyber Crime Bill 2026 as essential for combating escalating digital threats, while proposing judicial oversight mechanisms to prevent misuse of enforcement powers.
Malaysia's banking sector will waive the RM1 fee for interbank cash withdrawals from July 1, a move Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan says addresses access gaps in rural areas and eases household expenses.
Malaysia's Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation will launch the NUR@PETRA Domestic Programme in July, offering RM200 rebates on energy-efficient appliances. The scheme targets 160,000 households with RM32 million in allocations.