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Budget 2027: What is in it for me?

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the Finance Minister, announced various measures covering the educa...

Malaysia

Malaysia

Fadillah: RM5.33b Budget 2027 allocation to strengthen water, energy security

Malaysia

Azalina welcomes proposed law reform commission, wider bankruptcy relief

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia • 37min

Budget 2027: 30,000 new job opportunities; private companies to enjoy tax deductions

The MADANI Talent Program was launched through the commitment of six Government-Linked Investment Companies (GLICs), PETRONAS, and a network of Government-Linke...

Malaysia • 18min

Budget 2027 steps up Sabah, Sarawak funding by RM2.2b amid push for development parity

The government allocates higher special grants, scholarships and infrastructure spending underscoring the government’s pledge to narrow development gaps and del...

Malaysia • 1h

Budget 2027: Civil servants to receive RM1,500 special aid; retirees, RM750

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that assistance of RM750 would also be provided to over one million government retirees, including both pensioned...

Malaysia • 1h

Budget 2027: Maternity leave entitlement increased, minimum pension raised to RM1,350

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said maternity leave would be extended to a maximum of 98 days per childbirth, with RM20 million allocated to upgrade ch...

Malaysia • 1h

Budget 2027: NSRC develops AI application to detect scammers before transactions – PM

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that the initiative aims to help the public detect signs of fraud early, thereby reducing the risk of falling vic...

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Nhaveen murder trial: Accused admits taunting victim but denies fatal assault

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MCMC probes alleged AI sexual abuse targeting Kedah pupils, teachers

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Anwar checks final preparations for Budget 2027

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Sarawak election could be called within weeks of Budget 2027

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Anwar contacts Prabowo over ‘alarming’ transboundary haze

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King calls for schools in haze-hit areas to close

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Business

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Budget 2027 targets foreign e-commerce platforms, channels billions into local firms and startups

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Oil slips on Trump’s Iran remarks, but supply risks and strong US dollar keep markets on edge

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Oil prices rebound towards US$90 as Middle East risks outweigh supply recovery

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Sports

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Budget 2027 allocates RM700m for sports development, SEA Games preparations

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Max Verstappen claims first victory of season in rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang

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Verstappen sets pace as F1 returns to Sepang, McLaren struggles

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Culture

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Budget 2027 sets aside RM935 million for tourism, raises duty-free shopping limit to RM10,000

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Businesses need stronger change management to navigate AI shift

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‘We need to work together to combat threats of climate change’ – Sarawak deputy premier

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Opinion

Understanding BERSAMA’s shadow budget 2027 – Belanjawan Bayangan Kancil 2027

Malaysia’s innovation shortfall stems from a structural phenomenon

Assistance is readily available; The public needs to know how to access it

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Malaysia

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Budget 2027: What is in it for me?

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Azalina welcomes proposed law reform commission, wider bankruptcy relief

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Budget 2027 steps up Sabah, Sarawak funding by RM2.2b amid push for development parity

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World

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Indonesia forest fire hotspots plunge 67%, but haze and dry weather risks persist

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Explosions rock Riyadh airport as Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack

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US to livestream Nidal Hasan’s firing squad execution on December 3

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Education

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Schools to close starting tomorrow if API exceeds 180

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Haze forces school outdoor activities to stop in areas with API above 100

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UTM rolls out AI skills passport for students

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Speaker congratulates Muar MP as he rushes off after Budget presentation

Johari offered the warm, spontaneous remark after Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had finished presenting the budget in the House.

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Budget 2027 allocates RM700m for sports development, SEA Games preparations

The funding is to cover elite athletes, para-sports programmes and sports facilities development

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Budget 2027 sets aside RM935 million for tourism, raises duty-free shopping limit to RM10,000

The government is to expand duty-free shopping allowances in Langkawi and Labuan and offering incentives for major international events

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Budget 2027: RM1,000 aid for taxi, rental car and school bus drivers next week

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the assistance would benefit 38,000 taxi and rental car drivers and 15,000 school bus drivers nationwide.

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Budget 2027 targets foreign e-commerce platforms, channels billions into local firms and startups

The government will introduce an e-commerce bill to strengthen accountability among online platforms and sellers amid concerns over unfair competition, while al...

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Budget 2027: MyKomuter50 to benefit 40,000 commuters; ECRL extension to Rantau Panjang agreed

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said free travel passes would also be provided to 360,000 school pupils, persons with disabilities (OKU) and children be...

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Budget 2027: RM22 billion allocated for security, defence

RM7.1 billion would be set aside for the procurement and maintenance of assets used by the military, police and other uniformed agencies under the Home Affairs...

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Budget 2027 allocates RM2.62b for rice farmers, raises rubber incentive to RM3.30 a kg

The government plans to provide new financing for oil palm replanting and raising the rubber production incentive to RM3.30 per kilogram for more than 300,000 s...

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Budget 2027 allocates RM490m for border security while doubling disaster home repair aid

The government plans to double home repair assistance for disaster victims to RM10,000 under Budget 2027

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Budget 2027: FlySiswa subsidy raised to RM500 to ease burden on public university students

The initiative is being upgraded to ensure the welfare and mobility needs of students at public institutions of higher learning (IPTA)—particularly those requir...

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Budget 2027: TNB to invest RM15b to strengthen national power grid

TNB commits RM15 billion to the national grid along with UEM Lestra investing RM1 billion in energy projects and tax incentives for green technology extended un...

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Budget 2027: School aid increased to RM200, PTPTN repayments deferred for low-income borrowers

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Back-to-School Assistance (BAP) would rise from RM150 to RM200 per pupil, benefiting 5.3 million pupils nationw...