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Malaysia has gained an additional 780 hectares following the re-measurement and re-demarcation of the outstanding boundary problem (OBP) areas at Sungai Sinapad and Sungai Sesai along the Malaysia-Indonesia border, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

A total of 744 Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) participants have purchased homes in the country under the programme as of Dec 31, 2025, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.

The government will review existing laws to impose harsher penalties for cable theft, particularly for crimes affecting strategic projects such as the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).

YAPEIM built and restored 80 houses and aimed for a 10 per cent increase this year, he said, adding that from 1985 to November 2025, the foundation has distributed over RM725 million to 10.1 million recipients through various programmes encompassing economic development, education and community action implemented inclusively and holistically.

Yeoh said the partnership establishes a framework for sharing information and expertise to detect and verify complaints, and to exchange intelligence on corruption-related crimes.

Hannah said the implementation of improvements must be accelerated so that the public clearly understands the procedures for licence applications and the enforcement actions that will be taken.

Independent railway assessors have confirmed that the KL International Airport (KLIA) aerotrain system is operating as intended, with service disruptions observed since commissioning being those commonly encountered during the early operational phase of complex rail systems.

The government has allocated RM350 million to upgrade the East-West Highway (JRTB), specifically the section in Perak or route FT004 under the First Rolling Plan (RP1) of the 13th Malaysia Plan (MP13), to ensure the route is safer, comfortable and more resilient.

The upgrading project to widen the Senai-Desaru Expressway (SDE) to four lanes has achieved 55% completion and is expected to be ready by April 2027, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) of Penang will call up more individuals to have their statements recorded to assist in the investigation into the alleged abuse of power involving a senior state government official.