My50 Pass to Continue, MyKomuter50 to Be Introduced Under Budget 2027
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will continue the My50 travel pass and introduce a new MyKomuter50 pass under Budget 2027 to ease public transport costs for Malaysians. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the My50 pass would continue benefiting 300,000 users of Prasarana’s bus and rail services in the Klang Valley. Meanwhile, the new MyKomuter50 pass is […]
RM935 Million Allocated for Tourism and Culture Under Budget 2027
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has allocated RM935 million for tourism and cultural initiatives under Budget 2027 as Malaysia extends its Visit Malaysia campaign into next year. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the allocation would support tourism industry players, improve tourism facilities and promote the country’s cultural heritage. The funding includes incentive grants for industry players […]
RM8 Billion for TVET to Boost Youth Employability
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has allocated RM8 billion for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programmes across ministries under Budget 2027 to strengthen skills development and improve youth employability. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahimin tabling Budget 2027 said the government would focus on equipping young Malaysians with industry-relevant skills and preparing them for employment in […]
Mitra Allocation Increased to RM150 Million for 2027
KUALA LUMPUR: The allocation for the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) will be increased to RM150 million in 2027, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced. Anwar said the additional funding would focus on expanding training and employment opportunities for Indian youths, particularly in high-demand fields such as industrial automation, technology and aircraft maintenance. The allocation represents […]
AKPS to Receive RM490 Million Under Budget 2027
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) will receive an allocation of RM490 million under Budget 2027 to strengthen border security and screening measures. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the allocation forms part of the RM7.1 billion set aside for the Home Ministry. He said security screening at all airports would be […]
AI-Powered App to Help Malaysians Detect Scams Under Budget 2027
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Scam Response Centre will develop an artificial intelligence-powered application to help the public identify suspicious phone numbers, bank accounts and links before conducting transactions. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the initiative was part of the government’s efforts to detect scams and cybercrime at an earlier stage. Tabling Budget 2027, Anwar also […]
Green Technology Tax Incentives Extended Until 2030
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will extend tax incentives for companies adopting green and sustainable technologies until Dec 31, 2030, as part of efforts to accelerate the country’s transition towards a greener economy. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the extension when tabling Budget 2027, saying companies undertaking green and sustainable technology projects would be eligible for […]
RM160 Million Package to Boost Gig Workers’ Income, Social Protection
KUALA LUMPUR: E-hailing drivers could see their median net monthly income increase by up to RM227, while p-hailing delivery riders could earn up to RM100 more under a RM160 million package jointly funded by the government and Grab from 2027. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the initiative when tabling Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat, […]
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 […]
Sabah, Sarawak Receive Higher Federal Allocations of RM18.7 Billion and RM16.2 Billion
KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah and Sarawak will continue to receive the largest federal allocations among the states in 2027, with Sabah allocated RM18.7 billion and Sarawak RM16.2 billion. Tabling Budget 2027, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Sabah’s allocation had increased from RM17.6 billion this year, while Sarawak’s rose from RM15.1 billion. Anwar also announced that the […]