KUALA LUMPUR: Following are the highlights of the 2026 New Year Message delivered by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Prime Minister’s Department’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya today.
A bill on the separation of powers between the Public Prosecutor and Attorney General will be the first to be tabled this year.
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– The Freedom of Information Bill will be tabled and passed in Parliament this year.
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– Anwar called for a serious rollout of digital systems to enhance public services.
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– A bill limiting the Prime Minister’s tenure to 10 years will be tabled this year.
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– Judges’ salaries will be raised after 10 years without an increase.
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– RM80 million has been allocated to upgrade SJKC schools, and RM50 million for SJKT.
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– Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) Phase 1 cash aid payments will begin on Jan 20.
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– RM100 Sara Aid for every Malaysian citizen aged 18 and above will be credited on Feb 9.
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– Monthly Sara payments will be made in stages starting Jan 9.
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– Jualan Rahmah Madani will kick off on Jan 9, to be held three times a month in every state constituency.
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– Parents can collect RM150 Early Schooling Aid for each schooling child at their respective schools.
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