AGP Executive Report

Education & Access: MARA targets 4,000–5,000 Sarawak students to enrol this year in KPTM and UPTM, with a Sarawak campus in the works after applications surged. AI for the Public: The NADI AI Programme aims to train 25,000 people nationwide by year-end, boosting practical, safe AI use for learning and income. Mental Health & Safety Nets: Women in distress are urged to use Talian Kasih 15999 and HEAL 15555 for psychosocial support and help with abuse and harassment cases. Elections & Misinformation: Communications Minister Fahmi says the Media Council will coordinate with social platforms to curb fake news ahead of Johor and Negeri Sembilan polls. Refugees & Policy Reality: Home Minister Saifuddin points to low UNHCR third-country resettlement as a key reason refugees, including Rohingya, remain in Malaysia longer. Drugs Watch: AADK says border states—especially Kelantan, Terengganu, Perlis and Kedah—record the highest drug abuse rates in 2025. Sabah Power Upgrade: PM Anwar breaks ground on the Sabah Southern MADANI Link to strengthen the state’s grid and balance development. Regional Update: A 5.2 quake hit Mindanao; MetMalaysia reports no tsunami threat to Malaysia.

Religious Harmony & Youth Resilience: PM Anwar Ibrahim urged Malaysians to tackle hate and racial tensions with patience and good morals, saying Malaysia responded to Quran-burning incidents by expanding distribution of translated copies; at the same summit, Sultan Nazrin and Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang stressed the Rukun Negara as a “moral compass” against polarisation and disinformation, while also calling for religious leaders to engage youth as co-creators. State Polls Push: Anwar campaigned in Negeri Sembilan, asking voters to renew Pakatan Harapan’s mandate so Aminuddin Harun can continue as menteri besar. Cost-of-Living Enforcement: KPDN deactivated 179 companies from the eCOSS cooking oil subsidy system for rule breaches, including overcharging, improper storage, and suspected identity misuse. Digital Security Upgrade: MyDigital ID kiosks will get real-time facial biometric checks and periodic re-verification to curb fraud. Business & Industry: Scanwolf won a RM21m Klang factory contract; TMK Chemical proposed a RM920m acquisition of CCM; Bursa Malaysia closed higher on bargain buying. Weather Watch: MetMalaysia warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain across KL, Labuan and nine states until 9pm. Public Health Coverage: mySalam reported RM1.423b in claims paid to 1.88m Malaysians as of Dec 31, 2025.

Election Watch: The Election Commission set Johor’s state election for July 11 (nomination June 27; early voting July 7) and Negeri Sembilan for Aug 1 (nomination July 18; early voting July 28), with campaign periods set at 14 days. Economy & Jobs: Malaysia’s manufacturing sales rose 9.1% y/y to RM175.0b in April, led by electrical and electronics, while the Bursa morning session edged higher as risk appetite improved. Digital Identity: MyDigital ID kiosks will get facial biometric verification upgrades, with kiosk services paused from 6am June 12 to 6am June 14. Public Order & Rights: PERKESO confirmed a Bukit Chanang hiking accident victim in Keningau is eligible for LINDUNG 24/7 benefits; in Kelantan, police say border shutdown measures have cut illegal cross-border movement by about 90%. Politics & Society: Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said any school must be approved under the Education Act, responding to concerns about a Rohingya-run school. National Unity: Sabah’s National Unity Week SMP 2026 runs four days with “Moments of Unity” and Anwar set to officiate.

Environment Watch: DOE moved fast after a viral report of orange smoke in Pasir Gudang, sending teams to monitor and investigate; patrols later found the emission had stopped, though an industrial source and lingering odour were noted. Public Health: Kelantan recorded eight new leprosy cases in 2025, with health officials stressing the disease is curable but still present. Healthcare Expansion: KPJ Healthcare launched its first kidney transplant service within its hospital network at Tawakkal Specialist Hospital, following a successful living-related donor procedure earlier this year. Migration Policy: KDN reiterated that the Refugee Registration Document (DPP) is not citizenship or permanent residence, but a migration control tool aimed at better security management. Digital Education: Perlis’ SMK Kuala Perlis became the first school to pilot an AI-Powered Classroom initiative, with plans to expand to more schools in phases. Economy & Jobs: Malaysia’s unemployment rate returned to 3.0% in April, with DOSM reporting 511,800 unemployed persons. Drugs & Safety: Deputy IGP Ayob Khan said the “Piu Piu” synthetic drug found in vape liquids is proof vapes should be fully banned. Sports: Malaysia began the FIH Men’s Nations Cup with a 5-2 win over Scotland, with Azrai scoring a hat-trick.

Religious Harmony Summit: About 1,500 religious leaders and policymakers from 31 countries will gather at KLCC for the 3rd International Summit of Religious Leaders 2026, with Sultan Nazrin Shah officiating and PM Anwar Ibrahim attending to discuss peace, social harmony and youth development. Sabah Security & Sovereignty: The RMN decommissioned the Tun Sharifah Rodziah Sea Base after a decade in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone, with its role to be taken over by Auxiliary Vessel Tun Azizan. Johor Election Caretaker Mode: Johor will run as a caretaker state after the assembly was dissolved on June 1, while the Election Commission sets key dates for Johor and Negeri Sembilan polls. World Cup Boost for Malaysia: A Bank of America executive says FIFA World Cup 2026 could spur Malaysia’s digital commerce, media, payments, logistics and cross-border business. Cyberattack Watch: University of Nottingham Malaysia says it is still assessing a cyberattack on its student records system, though affected systems are secured and students have been informed. Energy & Trade: Malaysia and WOAH renew cooperation on animal health and disease surveillance, while Johor’s industrial push highlights Bintulu’s role in Sarawak’s clean industry ecosystem. Sports: Justin Hoh reaches the Australian Open quarter-finals after an upset win; Malaysia’s men’s doubles pairs were eliminated in Sydney.

Malaysia-Japan Ties: PM Anwar wraps up a Japan visit aimed at boosting investment, AI, trade and energy security, with Petronas set to supply LNG to JERA under a 20-year deal starting 2028. Energy & Industry: Malaysia also signals it will seek maximum LNG and naphtha supplies as regional energy uncertainty grows, while Petronas and partners push new gas and offshore ventures. Digital Safety: The government reiterates a “trust” agenda for online safety, digital literacy and sovereign AI, stressing platform accountability as misinformation and manipulation rise. Local Governance & Welfare: Pahang will extend its Makmur Pahang SPM reference and exercise book support to Form Four students, starting next year. Public Safety: MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across multiple states and Labuan. Scam Crackdown: Sabah police report 341 arrests and over RM1.10m seized in raids targeting scam call centre syndicates. Immigration Enforcement: MOF leads a whole-of-government push to curb illegal influx of foreign businesses using misuse of tourist and student visas. Sports & Culture: Sultan of Pahang says younger candidates should contest FAM presidency; RTM pledges full coverage of the 2026 World Cup.

Energy Security: Japan and Malaysia leaders met in Tokyo and agreed to deepen cooperation to keep LNG supplies stable for Japan, including resilient shipping for fertilizers and rare earths, plus maritime coordination and joint exercises under Japan’s Official Security Assistance framework. Politics & Trade: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim used the Nikkei Forum to push back on punitive tariffs, urging ASEAN to stay central while engaging major powers. Courts: The High Court ordered Rosmah Mansor to pay Lebanon jeweller Global Royalty RM67.5m over missing jewellery, with additional costs awarded. Markets: Bursa Malaysia edged up at the open amid cautious sentiment; Tanco’s intraday short-selling was suspended after its shares hit a price limit. Industry & Jobs: The Institution of Engineers Malaysia called for higher engineering consultancy fees and revised payment milestones to reflect today’s compliance and liability costs. Sarawak Energy: APGH 2026 was launched in Sarawak, reaffirming the state’s push to build a hydrogen ecosystem. Finance Integration: Credit Bureau Singapore and Experian Malaysia signed an MoU to enable two-way cross-border credit reporting.

Disability Inclusion: Selangor launched its Persons with Disabilities Policy and Action Plan 2026-2030, shifting from welfare to rights, empowerment and better access across five pillars including education, jobs and universal design. Labour & AI at Work: HR Minister R. Ramanan said Malaysia will keep pushing “decent work” as AI reshapes jobs, while also highlighting labour law reforms, the Gig Workers Act 2025, OSH Master Plan 2026-2030 and the 24-hour social security scheme now in force. National Unity Amid Cost Pressure: Deputy PM Fadillah Yusof warned that West Asia-linked economic stress must not weaken community unity, urging calm messaging and resistance to social media provocation. World Cup Access: RTM and Unifi TV will broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup matches, with free streaming via RTMKlik. Weather Watch: MetMalaysia issued thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong wind warnings for several states and KL/Labuan until midnight. Tourism Deal: Dorsett hotels nationwide kick off a “Jom Cuti!” campaign with discounted stays and family-friendly perks until Dec 31.

Philippines Disaster: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, killing at least 35 and injuring hundreds, with tsunami warnings for parts of the region including Sabah later lifted after monitoring. Opposition Politics: Malaysia’s PAS has cut ties with Bersatu, raising fresh questions over the opposition pact PN’s stability, with PAS saying it remains in PN for now. Energy & Industry: Sarawak is recalibrating its H2biscus and H2ornbill green hydrogen export projects due to financing constraints, while still targeting key regional buyers. Economy & Cost of Living: Malaysia’s fuel subsidy stance is framed as an inflation shield, but economists warn blanket subsidies can be regressive and other cost drivers still bite. Sports Governance: FAM has written to the Sports Commissioner to clarify confusion over its financial statements and budget after allegations of missing audited reports. Defence Education: MINDEF and MAF incentives recognise 446 children scoring 5As+ in the 2025 SPM, with RM298,400 allocated. Business & Markets: CIMB says it sees a “good time” for M&A in Indonesia despite investor jitters. Tech & Skills: Experts say Malaysia’s TVET push into AI and green tech must be backed by overseas industry attachments for instructors.

Philippines Quake Response: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake off Mindanao has killed at least 32 people and injured more than 200, triggering tsunami warnings across the region; MetMalaysia says later quakes (5.3 and 5.6) pose no tsunami threat to Malaysia, while Malaysia’s PM Anwar says the country is ready to assist. Malaysia-Japan Diplomacy: Prime Minister Anwar arrives in Japan for a three-day visit, including meetings with Japanese business leaders and the Nikkei Forum. World Cup Crackdown: Communications Minister Fahmi says MCMC will intensify monitoring and enforcement against online gambling tied to the FIFA World Cup. Trade Tensions (Shrimp): Malaysia is awaiting Thailand’s reply to a questionnaire on shrimp imports before judging compliance with biosecurity rules, as the WTO/ASEAN dispute continues. AI Governance Push: Malaysia’s National AI Office says the country aims to be a top-10 AI nation by 2030 through governance, safety and inclusion. Business & Finance: Maybank unveils the next-gen Maybank2E platform for regional SME-to-corporate banking; BIMB launches a Shariah-compliant small-cap fund targeting RM50m.

Philippines Quake Response: A 7.9-magnitude quake struck Mindanao, triggering tsunami sirens along Sabah’s east coast and a precautionary advisory for Tawau, Semporna, Kunak and Lahad Datu—later lifted at noon; MetMalaysia said no tsunami threat remains for Malaysia. National Security & Migration: Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution said Malaysia will handle refugees with a balance of security and humanitarian needs, rejecting claims of “cowboy” identity issuance; he also said a special operation will target foreigners misusing visitor/student passes to run businesses. Integrity & Enforcement: KESUMA backed MACC probes into alleged irregularities under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme, after PERKESO flagged suspicious patterns and referred the case to MACC. Digital Infrastructure: Digital Realty announced a Malaysia data-centre campus in Cyberjaya (KUL10/KUL11) targeting about 32MW capacity, with expansion planned by mid-2028. AI Skills Push: Communications Ministry aims to train “prompt engineers” at every NADI centre to help youths build local AI applications. Transport Ambition: Deputy Transport Minister Hasbi Habibollah said Malaysia is positioning itself as an ASEAN rail hub via projects like Penang LRT Mutiara Line, ECRL and the Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link.

Malaysia-Indonesia/Region Tech & Education: Kota Bharu hosts the FIRA Malaysia Cup 2026 (June 7-11) with 1,465 participants across nine robotics categories, with winners set for the FIRA RoboWorld Cup in Canada. Culture & Reading: Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026 ends with a record 2.416 million visitors, boosted by the MADANI Book Voucher. Sports Spotlight: Malaysia ends an 18-year wait in the Indonesia Open men’s doubles as Nur Izzuddin-Sze Fei win the title; Selangor’s Mobile Legends team SRG also sweeps its fifth straight MPL MY crown. Public Safety & Weather: MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in parts of Kelantan, Terengganu and Sarawak until 1am. Cross-border Tensions: Thailand says it may take Malaysia’s shrimp import suspension to WTO/ASEAN if talks fail, while Malaysia’s FAM says it will leave the release of its audit report to AFC/FIFA decisions. Local Governance: Sabah PH welcomes a RM1.5b interim grant but presses for full MA63 40% revenue implementation.

Under-16 Social Media Ban: Malaysia has started enforcing age verification for social media accounts for children under 16, with experts warning of risks like sexual grooming, scams and violent content. Sabah Tourism Push: Chief Minister Hajiji Noor says Sabah is drafting a long-term tourism blueprint to guide growth beyond past plans, aiming to build on strong 2025 arrivals. Sabah “Bright Light” Monitoring: MOSTI says it’s monitoring reports of a mysterious bright light seen over Sabah after June 4 sightings, urging the public not to speculate. Johor Election Groundwork: DAP says it will contest 17 seats in Johor, with one seat still pending talks between PKR and Amanah. Sabah Coalition Moves: Upko’s application to join GRS is framed as confidence in Hajiji’s leadership, with a decision expected June 18. Public Safety & Travel: Highway traffic into Klang Valley is slow as school-holiday return begins, while authorities stress caution due to rain. Cross-border Business: Philippine Airlines is set to join the Oneworld alliance as its 16th member, expanding Southeast Asia’s airline network.

TVET Push: Malaysia and China’s MCIEA deal will fund nearly RM30m in scholarships, training and equipment, including 1,000 diploma placements worth about RM18m and 2,000 mobility/upskilling opportunities worth over RM10m. Johor Poll Readiness: PDRM has started early preparations for the Johor state election, with security planning and logistics briefed ahead of the June 12 special EC meeting. Energy Security: MKN says fuel supplies are sufficient until end-August, while Petronas-led efforts seek more global sources amid West Asia conflict, alongside tighter anti-smuggling enforcement. Johor/Negeri Sembilan Ruler Dispute: Legal experts urge maintaining the status quo in Negeri Sembilan while the ruler’s position is disputed, warning against moves that could spark legitimacy fights. Survival Story: Hiker Jaslinda Saludin, 49, was found safe after 14 days in Gunung Batu Putih, saying she survived by drinking river and pitcher-plant water. Sports & Media: Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin’s men’s doubles upset sends them to the Indonesian Open final; Bernama’s esports writer wins MPL MY media bronze. Waste & Recycling: Recycling facilities become mandatory for shopping malls’ licence applications/renewals in phases starting this month.

National TVET Push: PM Anwar will officiate National TVET Day 2026, with TVET 2.0 spotlighting emerging skills like AI and crypto, plus a push for near-universal graduate employability through industry absorption. Unity & Security: MKN DG Raja Nushirwan Zainal Abidin says national unity is a core pillar of Malaysia’s security policy, urging tolerance and respect for the social contract. Health Tech Upgrade: IJN introduces the TactiFlex™ Duo Ablation Catheter, using dual-energy (RF and PFA) to treat complex heart rhythm disorders. Child Online Safety: Malaysia’s under-16 social media restrictions are in focus again, with enforcement and compliance requirements driving debate. Johor Politics Watch: Negeri Sembilan’s assembly dissolution and Johor’s snap-poll momentum keep coalition stability under the microscope. Sports & Discipline: BAM signals new men’s doubles trials ahead of LA28 and stresses discipline rules for senior and junior shuttlers. Zoo Negara Experience: Zoo Negara’s “Keeperku” lets 16+ youths shadow wildlife keepers on weekends for a conservation-focused behind-the-scenes look. World Cup on Unifi TV: Unifi TV secured rights to broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Malaysia via season and daily passes.

Legal Battle Over Zahid’s Case: The Attorney-General is seeking leave to appeal after the Court of Appeal allowed the Malaysian Bar to challenge the prosecution’s halt in Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s Yayasan Akalbudi corruption case, raising questions on whether such decisions can be judicially reviewed. Johor Polls Logistics: The Election Commission will hold a special meeting on June 12 to set key dates for the 16th Johor state election, with postal voting applications now open online. Under-16 Social Media Rules: Malaysia’s new restrictions barring children under 16 from social media accounts continue to draw scrutiny as platforms must comply with age checks and related requirements. FAM Financial Claims Denied: The Football Association of Malaysia rejects allegations it failed to present audited financial reports since 2016, saying reports were tabled and audited through proper channels. Sabah Development Push: Sabah plans to table an OGSE 5-year roadmap for Cabinet backing to boost local participation in oil and gas, while a separate Sabah Big Bikers initiative eyes a “Borneo 360” tourism ride. TVET Drive: Government targets at least 650,000 TVET enrolments this year across 1,395 institutions.