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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that the government has not prohibited programmes in FELDA settlements, stating that restrictions apply only to the use of federal machinery for election campaigning.
The Malaysian government has unveiled three key improvements to the targeted BUDI Diesel subsidy scheme ahead of its early access launch, featuring ownership transfer fee waivers and eligibility transfer provisions to actual vehicle users.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled plans for an expansive affordable housing programme targeting civil servants nationwide, seeking to ease financial pressures on the country's 1.6 million public sector workers.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has committed to expanding housing construction for civil servants, utilising government-owned land and offering below-market rental rates to help address the rising cost of living.
Malaysia's Defence Minister Khaled indicates that financial penalties from scrapping a Norwegian missile procurement remain unresolved, with final costs contingent on negotiations with the defence contractor.
Malaysia faces multiple political and economic challenges as Johor state elections approach, with government defending budget decisions, facing legal scrutiny, and implementing new social assistance measures amid declining inflation.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry has launched the National Defence Strategic Plan and Defence Capacity Blueprint 2026-2030, designed to fortify the nation's defence readiness against emerging security challenges and technological disruption.
Malaysia's government has pledged to safeguard the career prospects and benefits of Border Control and Protection Agency personnel as they transition to a new Public Service Department scheme beginning July 1.
The Malaysian government has resolved 13 of 29 Malaysia Agreement 1963 matters, with another five achieving interim resolution. Parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak remain unresolved, pending constitutional amendment.
Malaysia's Finance Ministry is receptive to suggestions for enhancing the BUDI Diesel subsidy programme, with decisions tied to actual consumption patterns rather than blanket quota increases.
Malaysia's government expects to save RM2 billion annually through the BUDI MADANI Diesel programme, which fixes the subsidised diesel price at RM2.10 per litre from July 1 using MyKad verification to prevent fraud and cross-border smuggling.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a reduction in Malaysia's subsidised diesel price to RM2.10 per litre starting July 2026, using MyKad verification to ensure benefits reach eligible Malaysians and small businesses.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that subsidised diesel prices will fall to RM2.10 per litre starting July 2026, implementing a targeted subsidy approach similar to the BUDI MADANI RON95 scheme.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has briefed Sultan Nazrin Shah on the government's initiatives to develop communication infrastructure and broaden service reach throughout Perak, with online safety also featuring prominently in discussions.
Malaysia's Supreme Meeting of the National Statistics and Data Council has endorsed six strategic initiatives to strengthen the country's data governance and statistics ecosystem, positioning the nation for its transition to high-income status.
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Malaysia's Deputy Prime Ministers and Cabinet ministers have called on citizens to embrace the spiritual and practical lessons of Hijrah during the Islamic New Year, emphasizing themes of personal improvement, national unity, and resilience amid global economic challenges.