🤖 This Week's Recap - 9 Jan

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Last updated at Jan 12, 2026

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🤖 This Week's Recap - 9 Jan

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Last updated at Jan 12, 2026

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🔎 Zahid Hamidi NFA Decision

🤖 The Attorney-General's Chambers has officially classified the Yayasan Akalbudi case involving Ahmad Zahid Hamidi as 'No Further Action' (NFA). The decision follows an extensive review by the MACC, which the AGC determined produced insufficient evidence to sustain the 47 charges of corruption and money laundering. This final ruling permanently closes the years-long legal saga, clearing the path for his legal team to apply for a full acquittal in court.

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🔎 UniSZA Student Crash

🤖 Postgraduate student Syakirah Hanan Mazli was killed on 5 January after a speeding vehicle ran a red light and crashed into her car in Kuala Terengganu. Police revealed that the 32-year-old driver was fleeing after breaking into a vehicle at a nearby stadium and has a history of psychiatric treatment for major depressive disorder. The suspect has been remanded for four days to assist in investigations under the Road Transport Act.

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🔎 Tun M Hospitalised For Hip Fracture

🤖 Former Prime Minister Tun Mahathir Mohamad, aged 100, has been admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) after sustaining a hip fracture from a fall during morning exercise. His family confirmed the injury is serious but not life-threatening, though doctors have advised against surgery due to his advanced age. He is expected to remain in hospital for several weeks to undergo a standard rehabilitation process and constant medical observation.

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🔎 Saifuddin Abdullah Sacked

🤖 Bersatu has officially sacked Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah for violating Clause 9.1.4 of the party's constitution effective 6 January. The expulsion follows allegations of his involvement in a movement to overthrow party president Muhyiddin Yassin and his public criticism of the current leadership. Saifuddin has confirmed receipt of the dismissal notice and stated that he intends to file an appeal against the disciplinary board's decision.

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🔎 MyDigital ID For MyNIISe

🤖 MyDigital ID will become the mandatory single sign-on method for the MyNIISe immigration mobile application starting 15 January 2026. This move by the Home Ministry aims to improve digital security by verifying user identities directly against the National Registration Department database without storing personal information within the app. The transition applies exclusively to citizens, while foreign travellers will continue to use existing login methods for immigration procedures.

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🔎 EPF 2026 Policy

🤖 Significant enhancements to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) took effect on 1 January, including tripling the haj withdrawal limit from RM3,000 to RM10,000. A new three-tier Retirement Income Adequacy (RIA) framework has also been introduced, setting retirement savings benchmarks at RM390,000 for Basic and RM1.3 million for Enhanced savings. Additionally, the withdrawal threshold for members with over RM1 million has been raised to RM1.1 million for this year to ensure better long-term financial security.

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🔎 Ruben Amorim Sacked

🤖 Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim after 14 months at Old Trafford, following a 1-1 draw with Leeds United that left the club sixth in the Premier League. The decision was reportedly influenced by a lack of progress on the pitch and growing tensions between Amorim and the club's scouting hierarchy regarding winter transfers. Darren Fletcher has been appointed as interim head coach while the club begins the search for a new permanent manager to salvage the season.

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🔎 Grok AI Backlash

🤖 Elon Musk’s Grok AI is facing a global safety crisis after its image-editing tools were misused to generate non-consensual sexualized deepfakes of women and minors. Regulators in the UK, India, and France have issued urgent warnings and launched investigations into the platform's lack of sufficient safeguards against media manipulation. The backlash has prompted calls for X to disable the AI functions until more robust filters and moderation frameworks are implemented to protect users.

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🔎 PM Anwar New Year Message

🤖 During a special new year message on 5 January, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a landmark bill to limit the premier’s tenure to a maximum of 10 years or two terms. He also outlined key financial aid schedules, with phase one of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) to begin on 20 January and a RM100 SARA aid payment for all adults on 9 February. These measures are part of a broader governance reform that includes the separation of powers between the Public Prosecutor and the Attorney-General.

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🔎 Venezuela President Captured

🤖 US special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a military raid on Caracas on 3 January, transporting them to New York to face drug-trafficking charges. Following the operation, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as interim president on 5 January amidst an uncertain transition and US claims that it will 'run the country' temporarily. Maduro has pleaded not guilty in federal court, characterizing his detention as a 'military abduction' while global reactions to the intervention remain deeply divided.

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🔎 Rembayung Grand Opening

🤖 Entrepreneur Khairul Aming officially launched his first restaurant, Rembayung, in Kampung Baru on 6 January after an investment of RM4 million. The opening was met with such extreme demand that the booking website crashed within hours, having secured over 3,000 reservations. The 8,000-square-foot outlet focuses on traditional kampung-style Malay cuisine and currently operates on a strict reservation-only policy to manage the massive influx of customers.

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🔎 Akmal Resignation Rumours

🤖 UMNO Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh hinted at a potential resignation on social media this week after party president Zahid Hamidi rejected his proposal to exit the unity government. Zahid has since dismissed the rumours, stating that UMNO Youth should remain resilient and continue fighting for its ideals despite leadership disagreements. The internal tension escalated further as party figures, including Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid, publicly urged Akmal to stay and follow established party processes instead of yielding to emotional pressure.

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🔎 New Passport MyKad

🤖 The government is set to introduce redesigned passports and MyKad identity cards with enhanced security features by the second or third quarter of 2026. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail clarified that the update is a standard security refresh to prevent forgery rather than a cosmetic change. Citizens are advised that current documents remain valid until expiry, and the government will provide at least six months' notice before the new designs are officially rolled out.

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🔎 School Session Reforms

🤖 The national school calendar has officially returned to a January start for the 2026 session, alongside the distribution of RM150 in Early School Aid (BAP) to over 5 million students. Education reforms this year include making secondary education compulsory and a comprehensive review of PT3 and SPM examination structures to better suit future demands. Additionally, the government is proceeding with the installation of CCTV in schools to enhance student safety and infrastructure monitoring across the country.

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