The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has obtained remand orders against 12 individuals, including Immigration Department personnel and a police officer, in connection with an alleged hacking syndicate that exploited the immigration system to fraudulently issue work permits.
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin has made a farewell courtesy call on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as he approaches mandatory retirement on July 8 after seven years leading Malaysia's statistical services.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has secured the highest approval rating at 52% in a fresh Merdeka Center poll, eclipsing several prominent opposition and government figures in public sentiment standings.
A Madrid court has ordered Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, to face jury trial on corruption allegations and imposed a travel ban preventing her departure from the country.
The remains of Datuk Kamil Misuari, husband of Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, will be transferred to Sarawak tomorrow for burial at Samariang Muslim Cemetery following funeral prayers in Kuala Lumpur tonight.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded 13 people, including serving and former government agency directors, in connection with allegations of soliciting and receiving approximately RM2.5 million in bribes related to contract awards.