Malaysia May Consider Full Waze Ban, Says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 October 2026 , The government may consider a complete ban on Waze in Malaysia, with national security concerns cited as a key factor, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar said the decision would depend partly on whether available alternatives, including locally developed navigation applications, could adequately meet users’ needs. He […]
Anwar Urges Government Agencies to Speed Up Budget 2027 Implementation
PUTRAJAYA, October 19 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on government agencies to expedite the implementation of Budget 2027 initiatives to ensure Malaysians receive the intended benefits without unnecessary delays. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the success of the Budget depended not only on effective planning but also on timely and […]
Anwar Assures Continued Public Aid Despite Rising Oil Prices
PUTRAJAYA, October 19 2026, The government remains committed to maintaining financial assistance for Malaysians despite rising global oil prices and increasing cost-of-living pressures, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said allocations for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) had risen to RM15 billion, compared with RM8 billion when his administration took […]
Anwar Denies 1MDB Debt Fully Settled, Says New Borrowing Must Be Affordable
PUTRAJAYA, October 19 2026, The government will continue to manage national borrowing responsibly, ensuring new loans are based on economic needs and the country’s ability to repay, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar said responsible debt management was essential to prevent excessive financial burdens from being passed on to future generations. He added […]
Anwar Orders Further Consultations on AG-Public Prosecutor Separation, Says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said to conduct further consultations on proposed constitutional amendments to separate the roles of the Attorney-General and the Public Prosecutor. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the directive followed concerns raised […]
Anwar Calls for Transparent Management of UM Student Residence Project
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the Universiti Malaya (UM) Student Residence project to become a model of transparent and efficient development, stressing that public funds must be protected from wastage and leakages. He said previous failures in project implementation, including cost overruns, delays and abandoned developments, […]
BKK, SARA MADANI Payments Mark Appreciation for Malaysians Ahead of 70th Independence Anniversary
PUTRAJAYA, October 11 2026 ,The government’s financial assistance payments under Budget 2027 are a gesture of appreciation for Malaysians and their contributions to the country’s development over seven decades of independence, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the assistance coincided with Malaysia’s 70th independence anniversary in 2027, […]
Anwar: Savings From Reduced Waste and Leakages Enable More Aid Under Budget 2027
PUTRAJAYA, October 10 2026,, Savings from improved financial management and efforts to curb wastage and leakages have given the government greater capacity to expand assistance to Malaysians under Budget 2027, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the government had prioritised addressing the country’s financial challenges and urgent needs […]
Budget 2027 Is a Promise to the People, Not Just Numbers, Says Anwar
PUTRAJAYA, October 10 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described Budget 2027 as a commitment between the government and the people, stressing that every promise must be fulfilled with trust, integrity and accountability. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the Fifth Madani Budget was developed through extensive consultations involving the Ministry of […]
Malaysia, Egypt To Expand Education Ties Into Technical Fields — Anwar
PUTRAJAYA, October 10 2026, Malaysia and Egypt are seeking to expand educational cooperation into engineering, medicine, electrical and electronics, digital technology and artificial intelligence, beyond their traditional focus on Islamic studies. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said broader collaboration would help address the growing demand for skilled professionals while maintaining Al-Azhar University’s role in […]