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Putrajaya cautions visitors over misuse of social visit passes
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 7 — The Cabinet has warned foreign tourists not to misuse their social visit passes to seek employment…

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
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 (Bernama) – The 2026 Budget continues to strengthen Malaysia’s healthcare system through comprehensive reforms based on MADANI principles, aiming…

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
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
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
The RM1 billion allocation will replace 26 units of trains for the Kelana Jaya LRT line. PETALING JAYA: New coaches…

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 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
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
BUDGET 2026 | Taxpayers who install CCTV systems for home use can enjoy up to RM2,500 tax relief on their…
Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rm2.6 Bln For Islamic Development
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government is strengthening the teachings of Islam holistically through an allocation of RM2.6…

Anwar set to end 37 years of govt overspending in 2025
BUDGET 2026 | Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is on track for a major feat - ending a streak of government…

Kerajaan teruskan pembinaan kediaman rakyat dengan peruntukan besar
KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan akan meneruskan usaha membina lebih banyak kediaman rakyat merangkumi pelbagai inisiatif pembangunan perumahan bagi manfaat seluruh rakyat…

Chow hails budget funds for Mount Erskine underpass
The controversial Mount Erskine underpass will connect to Jalan Burma beneath the Gottlieb-Bagan Jermal junction. (Facebook pic) GEORGE TOWN: The…

Cigarette, liquor excise duties up effective Nov 1
BUDGET 2026 | Putrajaya will raise the excise tax rates on tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, effective Nov 1, announced…

Budget 2026 balances fiscal discipline with people’s welfare – Dr Zaliha
PUTRAJAYA: Budget 2026 is framed with prudent fiscal discipline while ensuring the people’s welfare remains protected amid rising living costs,…

PM brings forward Rahmah cash aid payout, slashes toll fees for Deepavali
BUDGET 2026 | Putrajaya will bring forward its Rahmah Cash Aid Phase 4 payment to Oct 18 in conjunction with…
BERNAMA – RM50 Mln Boost To Air Connectivity Expected To Draw More Visitors –
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The allocation of RM50 million in matching grants to encourage international and charter flights to Malaysia…

Putrajaya’s RM6.9b Budget 2026 boost for Sabah reflects trust in state leadership, says Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 10 — Sabah caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor hailed the National 2026 Budget as a progressive…

Kesemua aktivis Malaysia FFC tiba di Istanbul 7.30 malam ini selepas dibebas
PUTRAJAYA: Kementerian Luar Negeri mengesahkan bahawa kesemua sembilan warganegara Malaysia, yang telah mengambil bahagian dalam misi kemanusiaan Freedom Flotilla Coalition…

Govt allocates RM2.6 billion for Islamic development
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is strengthening the teachings of Islam holistically through an allocation of RM2.6 billion under Budget 2026…

Govt allocates RM50mil for non-muslim houses of worship in Budget 2026
PETALING JAYA: The government has allocated RM50mil under Budget 2026 for the repair and maintenance of registered non-Muslim houses of…
STR Phase Four Payments Advanced To Oct 18 For Deepavali Celebration
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Phase Four payments of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash aid, amounting to RM2…

Budget 2026 channels RM46.5b into public healthcare, expands tax relief and insurance access for Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Putrajaya has raised the healthcare allocation to RM46.5 billion in Budget 2026, an increase of…

More govt contract doctors to be made permanent, higher GP consultation fees
BUDGET 2026 | Putrajaya is proposing a slew of significant improvements to the medical sector, including an increase in the…

Govt to strengthen ‘Buy Malaysian Goods’ initiative, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will strengthen the Buy Malaysian Goods initiative to ensure that research and innovation by local talents…

Anwar strengthens ‘buy Malaysian’ push to boost local innovation and commercialisation
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today unveiled a renewed national push to promote “Buy Malaysian” initiatives, ensuring…
Budget 2026 Visualised | Helping you understand Budget 2026 through charts, graphs.
Budget 2026 is slightly smaller than the one announced last year, as the Anwar Ibrahim administration reins in its spending…












