Budget 2027 Passes Policy Stage, Moves to Committee Review
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 – Budget 2027 has passed the policy stage in the Dewan Rakyat after two weeks of debate, allowing the Supply Bill to move to the next stage of parliamentary review. The majority of Members of Parliament approved the Bill on Thursday. The committee stage is scheduled to take place from Nov […]
Anwar Offers Condolences After Deadly Train Collision in Spain
KUALA LUMPUR, October 29, 2026 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed deep sorrow over the deadly train collision in Spain. Anwar said Malaysia stands in solidarity with the Spanish people during this difficult time. He also offered condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the tragedy. In a Facebook post, […]
Anwar Explains Why Sabah and Sarawak Need Higher Development Allocations
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has defended the higher development allocations for Sabah and Sarawak, saying both states face major infrastructure challenges due to their geography. He said development funding should reflect the needs of each state. In parts of Sabah, for example, roads remain in poor condition despite […]
Anwar Proposes New Bill to Improve Governance of Government-Owned Entities
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has proposed a new bill to improve the management of government-owned entities in Malaysia. The bill aims to strengthen governance and prevent the misuse of public funds. It would also introduce clearer rules and stronger oversight for government-linked companies (GLCs), statutory bodies and their […]
Anwar Urges Stronger Governance in Bumiputera and Islamic Institutions
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on government-linked institutions serving the Bumiputera and Muslim communities to uphold strong governance, transparency and accountability. He said these institutions must manage their responsibilities properly and maintain public trust. Their role in protecting community interests should not excuse weaknesses in management. Anwar […]
PH Pledges Responsible Campaign for Melaka Election, Focuses on Government Achievements
MELAKA, Oct 26 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) will adopt a responsible and moderate approach in its campaign for the upcoming Melaka state election, focusing on the Unity Government’s achievements and policies rather than attacking political opponents. Home Minister and PKR vice-president Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the coalition would explain the government’s initiatives and […]
Anwar Congratulates Lula on Historic Election Victory in Brazil
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his historic election victory, expressing confidence in strengthening bilateral ties between Malaysia and Brazil. In a congratulatory message, Anwar described the election as a hard-fought contest that had given Lula a renewed mandate from the Brazilian people […]
Ramanan: Zetrix AI Issue a Matter of Corporate Governance, Not Misappropriation
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22: The issues surrounding Zetrix AI Bhd are related to corporate governance rather than misappropriation, says PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, accusing Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli of sensationalising the matter. Speaking to reporters after a ministry event here on Thursday, Ramanan described Zetrix as a “double-A company”, drawing comparisons with companies […]
More Than 9,000 Contract Doctors to Receive Permanent Posts Next Year
PETALING JAYA: More than 9,000 contract doctors in the public healthcare service will be offered permanent positions next year, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced when tabling Budget 2027. Anwar said the government was committed to resolving the long-standing issues faced by contract doctors by the end of next year. He said the government had offered […]
Malaysia’s 2027 Budget Rises to RM459.84 Billion
PETALING JAYA: The federal government has allocated RM459.84 billion for Budget 2027, an increase of about RM40.6 billion from the RM419.2 billion allocated in 2026. Operating expenditure accounts for RM376.8 billion, or about 82% of the total budget, while RM83 billion has been set aside for development expenditure. According to the Finance Ministry’s 2027 Fiscal […]