Summary
- Anwar raises police safety concerns following violent Kepong attack.
- Government reviews Najib’s pardon documents as Melaka prepares for polling.
- Cabinet maintains existing UEC admission requirements for private medical degrees.
PUTRAJAYA, November 14 — Malaysia’s Cabinet addressed several national issues Friday, including police safety, Melaka’s state election, former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s royal pardon and medical education requirements.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed concern over a Kepong machete attack that severed a police officer’s hand, although surgery to reattach it was successful.
Fahmi reminded Melaka election candidates to cease campaigning, including social media activities, by 11.59pm ahead of Saturday’s polling.
Meanwhile, the government is seeking legal advice on declassifying Federal Territories Pardons Board documents concerning Najib’s conditional pardon.
The Cabinet also agreed to maintain existing admission requirements for Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) holders pursuing medical degrees at private institutions.
Fahmi said eligible UEC applicants must meet the required grades in five specified subjects, alongside language requirements, while relevant ministries will coordinate implementation to maintain medical education standards.
