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Health minister says RM10 still the floor price for doctor visits, but ceiling raised to RM80

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 — The government has decided to keep the minimum consultation fee for general practitioners (GPs) at RM10…
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Malaysia aims for 50 palliative care specialists in two years to meet ageing nation’s needs, says health minister

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 — Malaysia aims to increase the number of palliative care specialists to 50 in the next two…
Peruntukan KPN naik 7.96% dalam Belanjawan 2026

Peruntukan KPN naik 7.96% dalam Belanjawan 2026

PUTRAJAYA: Peruntukan kepada Kementerian Perpaduan Negara meningkat sebanyak 7.96 peratus dalam Belanjawan 2026, mencerminkan komitmen kerajaan memperkukuh perpaduan sebagai asas…

BERNAMA – Early Treatment Crucial To Prevent Severe Influenza Complications

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Early treatment is crucial to prevent severe complications from influenza, particularly for high-risk groups such as children,…
Hike in doctors’ on-call allowance next year, says health ministry

RM10 GP consultation fee to help uninsured patients, says Dzulkefly

The Malaysian Medical Association expressed disappointment over the decision to maintain the minimum consultation fee for GPs at RM10. (Freepik…
Budget 2026 boosts national unity ministry funding by 7.96%

Budget 2026 boosts national unity ministry funding by 7.96%

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of National Unity has received a 7.96% budget increase for 2026, underscoring the government’s focus on strengthening…
Budget 2026: 7.96 Pct Increase In Allocation For KPN To Enhance National Unity

Budget 2026: 7.96 Pct Increase In Allocation For KPN To Enhance National Unity

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Allocations to the Ministry of National Unity (KPN) have increased by 7.96 per cent in…
Putrajaya 'bantu' Singapura hukum mati Pannir, kata peguam

Putrajaya ‘bantu’ Singapura hukum mati Pannir, kata peguam

Peguam yang mewakili mendiang Pannir Selvam Pranthaman mengecam kenyataan kerajaan beberapa jam sebelum hukuman mati Pannir dilaksanakan di Singapura sebagai…
Gov't accused of 'aiding' Pannir’s execution

Gov’t accused of ‘aiding’ Pannir’s execution

Putrajaya has been accused of driving the final nail into Pannir Selvam Pranthaman’s coffin, with his lawyer condemning the government's…
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Child’s death in Samarahan sparks Influenza A probe, Health Ministry urges vigilance, not fear

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is investigating the death of a four-year-old child in Samarahan, Sarawak,…
BERNAMA - Budget 2026: RM25 Mln To Boost STAR’s Public Service Reform Efforts

BERNAMA – Budget 2026: RM25 Mln To Boost STAR’s Public Service Reform Efforts

By Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The RM25 million allocation to the Special Task Force on Agency…
Health ministry probes death of child linked to influenza A

Health ministry probes death of child linked to influenza A

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the majority of influenza cases detected nationwide have been mild, and the situation remains under…
Health Ministry investigates death of 4-year-old in Sarawak linked to Influenza A

Health Ministry investigates death of 4-year-old in Sarawak linked to Influenza A

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry is investigating the death of a four-year-old child in Samarahan, Sarawak, believed to be related to…
Allocation of RM6.87bil for Agriculture Ministry to raise productivity, ensure national food supply

Allocation of RM6.87bil for Agriculture Ministry to raise productivity, ensure national food supply

PUTRAJAYA: The allocation of RM6.87bil to the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry reflects the Madani Government's commitment to ensure the…
Allocation Of RM6.87 Billion For KPKM To Raise Productivity, Ensure National Food Supply

Allocation Of RM6.87 Billion For KPKM To Raise Productivity, Ensure National Food Supply

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The allocation of RM6.87 billion to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) reflects…
Bekas MP tuntut penjelasan Wisma Putra

Bekas MP tuntut penjelasan Wisma Putra

Bekas ahli parlimen menggesa Wisma Putra menyatakan pendirian Malaysia berhubung pilihan raya Myanmar yang bakal diadakan susulan laporan mengenai penglibatan…
Rafizi tak setuju kerajaan libatkan GLC, GLIC dalam belanjawan

Rafizi tak setuju kerajaan libatkan GLC, GLIC dalam belanjawan

Rafizi Ramli melahirkan kebimbang terhadap tindakan kerajaan Madani menarik syarikat pelaburan berkaitan kerajaan (GLIC) dan syarikat berkaitan kerajaan (GLC) dalam…
Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strikes

No conditions set by Trump for Asean summit, says Tengku Zafrul

US president Donald Trump previously said he told leaders of both Thailand and Cambodia he would not conclude trade deals…
Ex-MP demands transparency over govt’s plan to introduce nuclear power

Ex-MP wants govt to clarify position on Myanmar polls

Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights co-chairman Charles Santiago said no credible elections could be held under the military dictatorship in…
BERNAMA - Budget 2026 Strengthens Malaysia's Healthcare System Through Madani Reforms

BERNAMA – Budget 2026 Strengthens Malaysia’s Healthcare System Through Madani Reforms

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 (Bernama) – The 2026 Budget continues to strengthen Malaysia’s healthcare system through comprehensive reforms based on MADANI principles, aiming…
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Malaysian policy groups slam Myanmar junta’s ‘sham’ election claims, warn Putrajaya not to let Asean’s name be misused after Tok Mat’s visit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — A group of Malaysian academics and policy experts today urged Wisma Putra to maintain Malaysia’s…
Belia Mahir proposes RM650 million PTPK focus on skills training loans

Belia Mahir proposes RM650 million PTPK focus on skills training loans

PUTRAJAYA: The National Organisation of Skilled Workers (Belia Mahir) proposes that the RM650 million allocation for the Skills Development Fund…
Govt to introduce affordable basic health insurance

Govt to introduce affordable basic health insurance

Putrajaya will also offer various incentives to encourage Malaysians to obtain insurance policies, including expanding tax rebates. PETALING JAYA: Some…
RM1bil to procure new LRT trains

RM1bil to procure new LRT trains

The RM1 billion allocation will replace 26 units of trains for the Kelana Jaya LRT line. PETALING JAYA: New coaches…
Education ministry to heed Agong, implement anti-bullying campaign

3 pilot projects to feature vertical schools

The vertical school concept combines education and housing facilities within the same building to optimise space in high-density areas. PETALING…
Think tank rues lack of plans to replace ‘inefficient’ SST

Think tank rues lack of plans to replace ‘inefficient’ SST

Think tank Insap said the e-invoicing system is a bureaucratic measure that increases compliance costs without fixing the tax system.…
Boost for utilities in record RM6.9bil for Sabah, says DAP

Boost for utilities in record RM6.9bil for Sabah, says DAP

The 2026 federal budget allocates RM1 billion for various water projects, including new pipes in Tawau and replacement of old…
Tax relief expanded to home-use CCTV, more vaccines

Tax relief expanded to home-use CCTV, more vaccines

BUDGET 2026 | Taxpayers who install CCTV systems for home use can enjoy up to RM2,500 tax relief on their…