Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia has achieved a 15 per cent cost reduction on Littoral Mission Ship procurement through direct government-to-government negotiations with Turkey, highlighting the administration's commitment to defence spending efficiency.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored that Malaysia's government allocates between RM40 billion and RM45 billion annually to subsidise fuel and essential services, shielding citizens from steeper costs.
Malaysia's Education Ministry has committed RM4.6 billion toward renovating deteriorating schools in Sabah between 2023 and 2026, representing a significant portion of national spending on educational infrastructure improvements.
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Malaysia has saved almost RM5 billion through expenditure controls implemented across government agencies in response to global supply chain pressures, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong told Parliament.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed concerns about hosting Formula 1 in Malaysia, stating the government need only allocate its existing RM16 million annual budget for Sepang International Circuit upkeep.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended Malaysia's fuel subsidy framework, emphasising the government's commitment to protecting citizens' purchasing power while warning that abandoning the policy could force unsustainable debt accumulation.
Malaysia's Domestic Trade Ministry will examine Public Accounts Committee recommendations on cooking oil subsidies and price controls, accelerating rollout of the electronic subsidy tracking system to reduce leakages and support targeted assistance.
Malaysia's SARA cashless assistance programme has achieved a 99 per cent utilisation rate among nearly nine million monthly recipients, generating RM3.45 billion in transactions this year as allocations climb to RM15 billion by 2026.
Malaysia's Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong says the government has no plans to revise its fiscal projections for Budget 2027 at present, despite elevated subsidy costs. The government will reassess once the budget is tabled in October.
Malaysia will preserve its people-focused assistance programmes despite projected petroleum subsidies reaching almost RM40 billion this year, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong declared in Parliament.
The federal government has distributed RM1.2 billion in land compensation for the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway Phase 1 project, according to Deputy Minister Ahmad Maslan. The overall project cost has nearly doubled since initial estimates.
Kuala Lumpur has completed upgrading works at Desa Tun Razak People's Housing Project, one of 22 finished projects under a RM300 million government initiative to systematically improve all 61 PPRs in the federal capital.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected suggestions that he bought a new BMW for personal use, stating the vehicle is government property designated for official duties and ministerial functions.
The Ministry of Education will establish 1,040 additional preschool classes by 2027, expanding early childhood education access across Malaysia. The move aligns with national education blueprints and addresses growing demand for quality learning facilities.
The federal government is now bearing Felda's approximately RM1 billion annual debt obligation, a consequence of longstanding administrative mismanagement, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim disclosed.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has channelled more than RM429 million since 2023 to improve personnel welfare and operational capabilities across three enforcement agencies in Johor, reflecting the government's commitment to state development.