Archive - 10 October 2025

Budget: Tax relief expanded to home-use CCTV, more vaccines

Budget: Tax relief expanded to home-use CCTV, more vaccines

Govt proposing the current RM2.5k tax relief for sustainability to be expanded.
Budget 2026: What's in it for you?

Budget 2026: What's in it for you?

Answer a few simple questions and we'll let you know what benefits you are getting.
Nine M'sians in two Gaza flotilla missions released

Nine M'sians in two Gaza flotilla missions released

Foreign Ministry confirms they have been evacuated from Israel.
MMA welcomes GP fee revision, but RM10 minimum 'disappointing'

MMA welcomes GP fee revision, but RM10 minimum 'disappointing'

Low price floor could render model unsustainable in near future, says the group.
SAM urges caution as RM10m allocated for rare earth mapping

SAM urges caution as RM10m allocated for rare earth mapping

Group flags risks to ecosystems, urges protection of indigenous lands.
Anwar's Budget 2026: From Athens to Gaza

Anwar's Budget 2026: From Athens to Gaza

PM draws on wisdom across history to emphasise that leadership is guided by principle.
Budget 2026 comments by Hafizuddin Sulaiman, Officer-in Charge & Chief Financial Officer of UEM Sunrise

Budget 2026 comments by Hafizuddin Sulaiman, Officer-in Charge & Chief Financial Officer of UEM Sunrise

UEM Sunrise supports the government’s efforts to enhance home financing accessibility and to expand housing supply programmes such as rent-to-own and build-then-sell to encourage greater homeownership among the rakyat.
COMMENT | Budget supports healthcare workers but still many gaps

COMMENT | Budget supports healthcare workers but still many gaps

Flagging the underinvestment in aged care, sugar policy, and primary healthcare.
Matching incentive for gig, e-hailing, p-hailing workers under i-Saraan Plus

Matching incentive for gig, e-hailing, p-hailing workers under i-Saraan Plus

BUDGET 2026 | It is to enhance social protection, encourage EPF contributions, says Anwar.
Wan Saiful urges white paper on welfare aid, subsidy system reform

Wan Saiful urges white paper on welfare aid, subsidy system reform

BUDGET 2026 | 'It's to ensure that targeted subsidy mechanism is truly effective.'
Mat Sabu came out of sick leave to attend budget tabling - aide

Mat Sabu came out of sick leave to attend budget tabling - aide

Minister underwent routine treatment at National Heart Institute on Monday.
Sim: Gig economy limits workers' full potential

Sim: Gig economy limits workers' full potential

Minister urges upskilling as gig work sidelines Malaysia’s trained talent
Budget 2026: Civil servants, judges to get raises, housing aid

Budget 2026: Civil servants, judges to get raises, housing aid

PM announces improved pay scales, housing support in latest federal budget.
Govt's subsidy rationalisation saves RM15.5b a year, says Anwar

Govt's subsidy rationalisation saves RM15.5b a year, says Anwar

BUDGET 2026 | This allows more funds to be channelled towards welfare, cost-of-living support.
RM42.9b for defence, home ministries to enhance national preparedness

RM42.9b for defence, home ministries to enhance national preparedness

BUDGET 2026 | First key measure involves maintaining, procuring defence assets - PM.
More govt contract doctors to be made permanent, higher GP consultation fees

More govt contract doctors to be made permanent, higher GP consultation fees

UPDATED 7.21PM | BUDGET 2026 | Govt agrees to approve 4,500 more permanent positions next year.
PM brings forward Rahmah cash aid payout, slashes toll fees for Deepavali

PM brings forward Rahmah cash aid payout, slashes toll fees for Deepavali

BUDGET 2026 | 50pct toll discount for two days in conjunction with festival.
Free education for low-income students under PTPTN scheme

Free education for low-income students under PTPTN scheme

UPDATED 10.10PM | BUDGET 2026 | Govt to impose travel ban on defaulters, says PM.
Cigarette, liquor excise duties up effective Nov 1

Cigarette, liquor excise duties up effective Nov 1

BUDGET 2026 | Increase of 2 sen per stick for tobacco products, 10pct hike for alcoholic beverages.
Malaysia's inflation stable despite wage increases - MOF report

Malaysia's inflation stable despite wage increases - MOF report

Higher wages have bolstered domestic demand, it says.
Postal vote applications for Sabah polls to open from Oct 13 - EC

Postal vote applications for Sabah polls to open from Oct 13 - EC

All postal voting applications must be submitted online.
RM1k income tax relief for entry fees to local tourism, cultural events

RM1k income tax relief for entry fees to local tourism, cultural events

BUDGET 2026 | Incentive part of Putrajaya's plan to attract more tourists under VMY2026 - Anwar.
Govt proposes tax breaks for donors supporting anti-graft programmes

Govt proposes tax breaks for donors supporting anti-graft programmes

BUDGET 2026 | To qualify, a few conditions must be met.
Lemon law to protect buyers; RM4,000 trade-in grant for old cars

Lemon law to protect buyers; RM4,000 trade-in grant for old cars

BUDGET 2026 | Consumer law reforms, public transport upgrades also announced.
MACC gets court order to freeze RM486m in Saudi prince's accounts

MACC gets court order to freeze RM486m in Saudi prince's accounts

This is over his alleged involvement in the misappropriation of 1MDB funds.
Budget 2026 visualised

Budget 2026 visualised

Helping you understand Budget 2026 through charts, graphs.
Budget 2026: Petronas dividend to govt slashed by RM12b

Budget 2026: Petronas dividend to govt slashed by RM12b

BUDGET 2026 | No reason given for the lower payout.
Budget: Anwar set to end 37 years of govt overspending in 2025

Budget: Anwar set to end 37 years of govt overspending in 2025

BUDGET 2026 | Govt able to save due to emoluments optimisation, lower debt service charges.
Anwar unveils national budget with pay hikes and aid measures

Anwar unveils national budget with pay hikes and aid measures

BUDGET 2026 | PM presents Budget 2026 in Parliament, scaled down this round.
LETTER | Call for Asean-wide moratorium on death penalty

LETTER | Call for Asean-wide moratorium on death penalty

Every move toward abolition matters. No step is too small.
UF AWARDS APAC 2025 call entire FX and fintech industry to the polls

UF AWARDS APAC 2025 call entire FX and fintech industry to the polls

Your vote counts. Between 8 and 15 October, you will have the chance to make things happen by voting for the company or companies that you believe deserve this recognition.
YES Launches 5G Advanced, Built For An AI-Ready Nation

YES Launches 5G Advanced, Built For An AI-Ready Nation

Malaysia steps into the 5G Advanced era with YTL, bringing faster, smarter and AI-ready networks
M'sia pledges Asean support for Myanmar polls - state media

M'sia pledges Asean support for Myanmar polls - state media

Its election is slated for Dec 28.
Speaker: No need to debate FAM sanctions, 'heritage' players

Speaker: No need to debate FAM sanctions, 'heritage' players

Johari cites Saifuddin's clarification in dismissing Chong's call for discussion.
NGOs gather outside ministry demanding Tiong's head

NGOs gather outside ministry demanding Tiong's head

Act of openly serving alcohol clearly a provocation and insult to Islam, rep says.
BDS Malaysia to lead peaceful protest against Trump at Asean Summit

BDS Malaysia to lead peaceful protest against Trump at Asean Summit

Chairperson Nazari hopes M'sian public will come out, voice displeasure over US govt policies.
Kitingan confirms resignation of five Star reps backing GRS

Kitingan confirms resignation of five Star reps backing GRS

Deputies to temporarily helm their positions, he says.
COMMENT | Stretching minister's power for instant citizenship

COMMENT | Stretching minister's power for instant citizenship

Such powers must be used with utmost responsibility.
UPM accused of muzzling staff, students over stray dog killing claims

UPM accused of muzzling staff, students over stray dog killing claims

NGO claims internal email also admits culpability in engaging contractor to kill strays.
Prosecution's appeal against Syed Saddiq's acquittal to be heard on Dec 11

Prosecution's appeal against Syed Saddiq's acquittal to be heard on Dec 11

DPP says relevant parties need to file submissions before Nov 26.
Anak Negeri mulls alliance with Star, SAPP ahead of Sabah polls

Anak Negeri mulls alliance with Star, SAPP ahead of Sabah polls

I have conveyed my interest to Kitingan and Yong, says party president.
M'sia urges full implementation of Asean five-point consensus in Myanmar

M'sia urges full implementation of Asean five-point consensus in Myanmar

Mohamad says this has been conveyed to Prime Minister U Nyo Saw.
Urimai leader lodges police report over 'heritage' players fiasco

Urimai leader lodges police report over 'heritage' players fiasco

Satees claims several quarters in govt agencies conspired to falsify documents, wants probe.
No harm in giving athletes citizenship for 'national agenda', says Puad

No harm in giving athletes citizenship for 'national agenda', says Puad

Umno leader argues even Singapore has a similar policy for foreign athletic talent.
Govt seeking release of 9 M'sian activists under Israeli detention

Govt seeking release of 9 M'sian activists under Israeli detention

The activists are participants of Gaza aid flotillas, which were intercepted by Israeli forces.
Yeoh lauds Saifuddin after 'must stateless kids play football' post dug up

Yeoh lauds Saifuddin after 'must stateless kids play football' post dug up

She says no other home minister has shown compassion, efficiency in addressing statelessness.
MP SPEAKS | Time to fully abolish the death penalty

MP SPEAKS | Time to fully abolish the death penalty

It disproportionately affects the already vulnerable.
Hamas says it received guarantees that war 'fully ended'

Hamas says it received guarantees that war 'fully ended'

Group leader says it will start implementing remaining steps of peace plan.
Lawyer accuses Saifuddin of twisting Constitution for players' citizenships

Lawyer accuses Saifuddin of twisting Constitution for players' citizenships

Provision cited cannot be taken out of context for present case, Paulsen says.
COMMENT | No action needed against Petronas CEO

COMMENT | No action needed against Petronas CEO

Tengku Taifik already apologised, Amanah man need not push for punishment.
PBS, from hardline rebel to pragmatism

PBS, from hardline rebel to pragmatism

Party acting chief says Sabah cannot survive on its own, must compromise.
COMMENT | 10 steps to burnish football's tarnished image

COMMENT | 10 steps to burnish football's tarnished image

They're not exactly rocket science.
How China wields rare earths as a strategic weapon

How China wields rare earths as a strategic weapon

Beijing once tightens grip by imposing export controls.
MOH: 97 influenza clusters detected in ME 40/2025

MOH: 97 influenza clusters detected in ME 40/2025

States and regions with highest number are Selangor, KL and Putrajaya, Penang, Johor and Kedah.
M'sian activists in Gaza aid flotilla roughed up, abused: NGO

M'sian activists in Gaza aid flotilla roughed up, abused: NGO

This occurred during and after their ships were intercepted by Israeli forces.
Dept projects up to 8 coastal flooding in Kuala Kedah, Kuala Perlis in 2026

Dept projects up to 8 coastal flooding in Kuala Kedah, Kuala Perlis in 2026

Forecast based on readings from the Langkawi Tide Gauge Station.
Albert's Pandora's Box won't stop sneezing scandals

Albert's Pandora's Box won't stop sneezing scandals

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.