AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSingapore–Malaysia Diplomacy: PM Anwar Ibrahim’s courtesy call on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam reaffirmed deeper cooperation on food security and energy, with both sides also stressing UNCLOS and freedom of navigation. National Day Prep: Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil briefed King Sultan Ibrahim on National Day planning; the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2026 launch is set for July 19 in Ipoh with a “modest yet patriotic” approach. Parliament—Social Work: The Dewan Rakyat passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a Malaysian Social Work Profession Council and setting staged registration rules. Elections Reform: The EC is studying domestic postal voting across Malaysia, with a decision expected in 2027, and government says it’s open to placing the EC under Parliament. Judiciary Appointments: 17 High Court Judicial Commissioners were appointed, including an AGC former deputy head of research. Transport & Border Trade: Anwar told Dewan Rakyat the Transport Ministry should discuss border ports (Malaysia–Thailand) and Penang logistics to boost the border corridor. Party Politics: Parti Wawasan Negara was officially approved as a PN component party. Local Governance/Work Culture: Civil servants’ hybrid work starts Aug 1 (3 office days, 2 remote), with rules to prevent extended weekends.
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