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DAP wants key institutional reforms passed by year-end: Gobind

DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo has urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to accelerate key institutional and economic reforms, saying the party’s decision to remain in the Federal Government must now be followed by concrete action and clear timelines

Cabinet green-lights 10-year limit on PM’s term

Law Minister Azalina Othman Said says amendments to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat this session, which is ongoing and ends on February 26

Civil society groups say Najib verdict incomplete victory without real institutional reforms

Bersih insists lasting change requires stronger anti-corruption safeguards, while C4 calls for governance overhaul in GLCs to prevent abuse of power

[WATCH] Reforms in motion: Kulasegaran outlines major legal and institutional changes

From a proposed Human Rights Tribunal to restoring Parliament’s autonomy and overhauling core laws, Kulasegaran says reforms are advancing, even if public awareness has not caught up.

Anwar reaffirms govt’s commitment to institutional reforms

Prime minister cites introduction of Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act, implementation of Government Procurement Act among others

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period