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Agong to appoint new MACC chief commissioner amid leadership transition

Sultan Ibrahim emphasises merit‑based selection, urges public not to politicise decision as Azam Baki’s contract nears expiry

HRD Corp appoints Datuk Mohamed Shamir Abdul Aziz as new CEO

His appointment follows the departure of Dr Syed Alwi Mohamed Sultan and is set to strengthen HRD Corp’s focus on skills development and workforce sustainability

SD Guthrie’s outspoken group MD Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha to step down in December

Deputy Managing Director Mohd Haris Mohd Arshad to succeed him from January 1, 2026

Chow, Izzah hold the reins as Penang PH unveils new leadership lineup

Pakatan Harapan reaffirms continuity and stability with its latest state leadership appointments for the 2024-2026 term

‘Keep out of it’: Analysts reject formal advisory roles for ex-state leaders, cite interference

They said Malaysia does not need to emulate Singapore, which has created minister mentor and senior minister positions for former prime ministers to guide their successors

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach