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Sinkhole: JKR to install Bailey Bridge on Gua Musang-Kota Baru road
- Title
- Sinkhole: JKR to install Bailey Bridge on Gua Musang-Kota Baru road
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A Bailey bridge will be installed from Oct 14 along the sinkhole-hit Gua Musang-Kota Baru road, with work expected to take a week.
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- Two women killed in five-vehicle crash in Setiu
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Two women were killed in a five-vehicle crash involving a Proton Waja and a Mercedes-Benz trailer at Kilometre 48 of Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kota Bharu in Kampung Selamat, Setiu on Saturday (Oct 10) afternoon.
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- Indian ‘Cockroaches’ plan new protest amid heavy Delhi security
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Parts of India's capital, New Delhi, remained under tight security for a second consecutive day on Sunday (Oct 11), as the Cockroach Janta Party pressed ahead with protests demanding the resignation of the country's chief election commissioner over a controversial revision of voter lists.
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- EP347: Men's health and mental health | PUTTING DR G ON THE SPOT
- Runtime
- 3:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Consultant urologist Dr George Lee Eng Geap, or a.k.a Dr G, addresses issues concerning low libido and lack of interests among ageing men.
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- Attack on main airport in Saudi capital kills 12, injures over 300
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Twelve people were killed and 309 injured in an attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday (Oct 10), according to the country's civil aviation authority.
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- Residents in Destin, Florida clean up after Isaias makes landfall
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Four people have died and hundreds of thousands of residents across Florida, Alabama and Georgia were left without power after Hurricane Isaias made landfall early on Saturday (Oct 10), weakening into a post-tropical cyclone, according to local authorities and electricity monitoring services.
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- Two men held after car crashes into drain while fleeing police
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Two men suspected of stealing cables were arrested after the car they were travelling in crashed into a drain while fleeing from police in Taman Sri Watan, Ampang, on Saturday (Oct 10).
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- Title
- Got a gift? Here's what civil servants need to know
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- “Aiyo, it’s just a small gift…”
Well, if you’re a civil servant, you might want to think twice before saying: “Thank you!”
Because under Malaysia’s revised public service guidelines, no gift is too small to count.
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- Budget 2027 framed to ensure comfortable living, social justice for all, says Anwar
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Budget 2027 aims to improve living standards and promote social justice for all Malaysians by balancing economic development with people's everyday needs.
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said in the Madani Budget 2027 Special Interview on Saturday (Oct 10) that the budget considers diverse groups, including persons with disabilities, gig workers, delivery riders, pet owners, padi farmers and fishermen.
While acknowledging that the budget cannot solve every problem, he said the government would continue seeking balanced solutions to ease financial pressures, address rural challenges and ensure economic progress translates into better lives for all.
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- Budget 2027 reflects good financial management, savings returned to people, says Anwar
- Runtime
- 7:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Budget 2027 is the result of good national financial management, with the savings achieved now being returned to the people rather than enjoyed only by certain groups, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said in the Madani Budget 2027 Special Interview on Saturday (Oct 10) that the government had prioritised debt management and urgent needs, including school facilities and housing for military and police personnel, before expanding assistance as its financial capacity improved.
However, he stressed that continued financial discipline was needed to prevent leakages from recurring.
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- Budget 2027 is govt's covenant with the people, must be fulfilled in earnest, says Anwar
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described Budget 2027 as a covenant between the government and the people that must be honoured with integrity and accountability.
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, stressed that economic progress must translate into a better quality of life for the people, with the budget reflecting the government’s commitment to fulfilling its promises.
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- Boy, 16, drowns off Kuantan coast
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A 16-year-old boy drowned at Pantai Sepat along Jalan Kuantan-Pekan on Saturday (Oct 10) morning.
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- StarProperty Awards Showcase offers homebuyers a range of property options
- Runtime
- 5:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Home buyers and property investors can explore more than 30 award-winning developments under one roof at the StarProperty Awards Showcase 2026, which runs until Sunday (Oct 10) at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre.
Organised by Star Media Group, the three-day showcase is open daily from 11am to 9pm.
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- Here are the top 3 #StatePolls2026 stories for Oct 10
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Stay up to date with our daily 2026 state polls coverage at elections.thestar.com.my or https://www.thestar.com.my/tag/State+Polls+2026
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- Malaysia, Egypt to expand education ties beyond islamic studies, says Anwar
- Runtime
- 3:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Malaysia and Egypt are looking to expand educational cooperation beyond Islamic studies to include engineering, medicine, electrical and electronics (E&E), digital technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI), says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Speaking during a joint press conference with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Saturday (Oct 10), Anwar also called for closer defence cooperation, including joint training and collaboration on defence needs.
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- Anwar thanks El-Sisi for Egypt's crucial role in facilitating Malaysia's aid to Gaza
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday (Oct 10) expressed his appreciation to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for personally facilitating Malaysia's humanitarian assistance to Palestinians, including efforts to bring injured victims from Gaza to Malaysia for medical treatment.
Anwar also reaffirmed Malaysia’s condemnation of Israeli violence in Gaza and said their discussions covered tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and their implications for Iran.
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- Father and son hurt in Ampang house fire
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A father and son in their 30s and 70s were injured in a fire at a two-storey terrace house in Taman Muda, Ampang, on Saturday (Oct 10) morning.
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- Gua Musang-Kota Baru road closed after 8m-deep sinkhole appears
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- An 8m-deep sinkhole has forced the closure of Federal Route FT08 along the Gua Musang-Kota Baru Road near Taman Rekreasi Kesedar in Gua Musang, Kelantan, with motorists advised to use an alternative route via Jalan Pulai.
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- Special stamp planned for Malaysia’s 70th Merdeka celebrations
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said Pos Malaysia, the MCMC and the Communications Ministry would collaborate to produce a special stamp to mark the country’s 70th independence anniversary celebrations next year.
Earlier, Pos Malaysia marked World Post Day by launching a special stamp and introducing Malaysia's first electric three-wheeled vehicle for last-mile delivery, designed to enhance cargo capacity and safety.
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- Egyptian President El-Sisi accorded state welcome at Istana Negara
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a state welcome at Istana Negara on Saturday (Oct 10) during his first state visit to Malaysia since taking office in 2014, with bilateral talks and the exchange of memoranda of understanding scheduled to strengthen ties between the two countries.
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- Govt sets up RM150mil postal fund
- Runtime
- 5:11
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The government has agreed to establish a Postal Fund with an initial allocation of RM150 million, expected to commence operations in the first quarter of 2027, to ensure the continuity of postal services particularly in rural, remote, and island areas.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the fund would be administered by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to ensure the smooth implementation of services under the Universal Service Obligation, especially letter delivery to areas with low connectivity.
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- Bella and Syed Saddiq tie the knot
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Actress and singer Bella Astillah and Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman are now husband and wife, after marrying at 10.41am on Saturday (Oct 10).
The ceremony, held on the 118th floor of Merdeka 118 Precinct in Kuala Lumpur, was attended only by family and close friends.
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- Powerful 7.7 earthquake strikes Panama, collapses hotel and church
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A rare and powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday (Oct 9), causing building damage and sending thousands into the streets, though the country appears to have avoided widespread destruction or fatalities.
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- Selangor eyes electric aviation
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Selangor is exploring electric flying taxis after Sidec signed an MOU with China-based TCab Tech to produce the E20 eVTOL aircraft.
Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari says it can only carry passengers once certified by CAAM.
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- Heavy rains flood Colombia's Medellin streets
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Heavy rains in Medellin, Colombia on Friday (October 9) caused multiple emergencies across the city, with the overflowing of a stream forcing evacuations and flooding homes.
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- Driver shot during chase by cops after ramming into other vehicles in PJ
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A man was injured after being shot by police when he allegedly drove recklessly and rammed into other vehicles while being pursued by a police patrol car from Persiaran Mahogani towards Sungai Buloh on Friday (Oct 9).
The suspect, believed to be in his 30s, was arrested, while a policeman was also injured in the incident.
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- 12-vehicle crash: Lorry driver tests positive for drugs
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The lorry driver involved in an accident involving 11 other vehicles at the traffic lights along Persiaran Mokhtar Dahari in Alam Budiman near here on Friday (Oct 9)afternoon tested positive for drugs.
Shah Alam police chief ACP Sarudin Samah said a urine screening test conducted on the 51-year-old man found that he tested positive for amphetamine/methamphetamine.
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- They Were Sent To School. They Never Came Home
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Last October, 16-year-old Yap Shing Xuen was stabbed to death at her school in Bandar Utama.
Fast forward one year – and another 16-year-old girl, Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, is killed at a school in Yong Peng, Johor.
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- Perak's ageing population raises concern over 'lonely deaths'
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Although she suffers from several health conditions, including diabetes and high blood pressure, Jahara Hashim never fails to go to the Senior Citizens Activity Centre (PAWE) in Manong town in Perak, located about a 30-minute bicycle ride from her home in Kampung Changkat Manong.
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- Two women burnt to death in car-lorry collision in Yong Peng
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Two 22-year-old women were burnt to death when their car caught fire following a collision with a lorry at Batu 1, Jalan Yong Peng-Ayer Hitam on Friday (Oct 9) afternoon.
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- Budget 2027: SMEs exempt from minimum wage hike for now, says Amir Hamzah
- Runtime
- 5:09
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan says SMEs will be temporarily exempted from the minimum wage increase, while the government plans to introduce a minimum wage for semi-skilled workers as part of labour reforms.
Speaking at a press conference after Budget 2027 was tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Friday (Oct 9), Amir Hamzah said the government had responded to feedback from businesses with cash flow support and tax cuts for SMEs.
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- Higher district engineer allocation speed up infrastructure repairs, says Nanta
- Runtime
- 4:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The increase in the allocation for minor works carried out through District Engineers to RM40 million under Budget 2027 will enable urgent, small-scale infrastructure repairs to be carried out more efficiently without lengthy financial application procedures.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the RM10 million increase from RM30 million this year was aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of District Engineers in addressing infrastructure problems in their respective areas.
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- Budget 2027: Islamic affairs allocation rises to RM3.1bil
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Zulkifli Hasan welcomed the increased allocation for Islamic affairs under Budget 2027, which rises to RM3.1bil from RM2.6bil this year.
The funds will go towards strengthening religious institutions, supporting religious personnel and expanding Islamic education and outreach.
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- Health Ministry to phase out contract system with 9,000 permanent doctor posts
- Runtime
- 3:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Health Ministry will offer the 9,000 permanent positions for doctors throughout 2027 to ensure a smooth transition away from the interim contract system, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
He said the appointments would be implemented in stages, taking into account the requirements of different batches and cohorts of doctors.
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- Budget 2027 shows govt committed to supporting rural, working class, says Ahmad Zahid
- Runtime
- 4:48
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Budget 2027 underscores the government's commitment to supporting rural communities and the working class, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, said the RM12.6bil allocation for his ministry, a slight increase from the previous Budget, would be channelled into programmes that deliver a meaningful impact to target groups.
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- Dashcam shows lorry moving into opposite lane before 12-vehicle crash in Shah Alam
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Two people were seriously injured while two others were slightly hurt in a crash involving 11 cars and a 10-tonne lorry at the Alam Budiman traffic lights in Shah Alam on Friday (Oct 9).
Dashcam footage shows the lorry moving into the opposite lane before the collision.
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- Budget 2027: Personal relief raised for first time since 2010, says Amir Hamzah
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Some 5.16 million taxpayers will benefit from higher personal tax relief under Budget 2027, with the limit raised to RM12,000 from RM9,000 for the first time since 2010, says Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
Speaking after the tabling of Budget 2027 on Friday (Oct 9), Amir Hamzah emphasised that the budget also cuts the resident individual income tax rate by one percentage point.
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- Egyptian president in Malaysia for state visit
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in Malaysia on Friday (Oct 9) evening for a two-day state visit at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.
El-Sisi was welcomed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Bunga Raya Complex of Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
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- Budget 2027: PTPTN defers repayments for borrowers earning RM2,500 or less
- Runtime
- 4:11
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- PTPTN loan repayments will be deferred in 2027 for borrowers earning RM2,500 or less a month, while those earning between RM2,500 and RM3,000 will pay a minimum of RM50 monthly.
The measures are expected to benefit more than 400,000 borrowers.
Tabling Budget 2027 on Friday (Oct 9), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also announced an expansion of student food aid to polytechnics and teacher education institutes, and an increase in FlySiswa Madani flight assistance to RM500 from RM400, benefiting more than 60,000 students.
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- PM Anwar outlines eight priorities in Budget 2027 for Malaysia's future
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tabled the Supply (Budget) Bill 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat for two hours from 3.35pm on Friday (Oct 9), outlining the government's spending plans and policy direction for next year.
The government has allocated a record RM510bil under Budget 2027, compared to RM470bil previously.
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- Fahmi: Budget 2027 puts households, jobs in focus
- Runtime
- 4:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has welcomed Budget 2027, tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (Oct 9), saying it reflected the government’s commitment to strengthening the economy and building a fairer, more dignified future.
Fahmi also welcomed the recognition of initiatives under the Communications Ministry, including the National Information Dissemination Centre (Nadi), the JENDELA 2 programme and the Madani Submarine Cable Connectivity (Salam) project.
He further welcomed the waiver of entertainment taxes on cinema tickets and theatre performances in the Federal Territories, saying the move would provide some relief for local filmmakers and audiences.
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- Budget 2027: Home repair aid for disaster victims doubled to RM10,000
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The government has agreed to increase financial assistance for disaster victims to repair their homes from RM5,000 to RM10,000.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said when tabling Budget 2027, themed "Reaching for the Sky, Rooted in the Ground", in the Dewan Rakyat on Friday (Oct 9) that the ministry has allocated RM260mil to the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) for next year.
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- Budget 2027: RM1,000 aid for taxi, school bus drivers
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a one-off RM1,000 payment for each of the 38,000 taxi and hire car drivers and 15,000 school bus drivers nationwide.
The payments are scheduled to be disbursed next week.
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- Budget 2027: Special Financial Aid of RM1,500 for civil servants, RM750 for government retirees
- Runtime
- 3:44
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Civil servants in Grade 56 and below, including contract staff, will receive RM1,500 in financial assistance, while more than one million pensioners, including veterans with and without pensions, will get RM750.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the aid when tabling Budget 2027 on Friday (Oct 9).
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- Budget 2027: PM Anwar tables record RM510bil budget
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The government has allocated a record RM510bil under Budget 2027.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also said the fiscal deficit for 2026 is now projected at 3.6% of gross domestic product (GDP), slightly higher than the original target of 3.5%.
Anwar said the government aimed to narrow the deficit further to 3.3% in 2027 and 3% by 2028.
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- Title
- Budget 2027: Ecological Fiscal Transfer fund increased to RM270mil
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the Ecological Fiscal Transfer (EFT) fund will be increased to RM270mil under Budget 2027, up from RM250mil this year.
The additional allocation is aimed at strengthening environmental conservation and encouraging community-based economic activities, including ecotourism.
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- Title
- Budget 2027: Govt plans bill to prevent public fund scandals
- Runtime
- 5:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A state-owned entities bill will be drafted to tighten governance of entities entrusted with managing public funds and assets.
Tabling Budget 2027 on Friday (Oct 9), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the bill will cover government-owned companies and statutory bodies to prevent a recurrence of scandals such as those involving 1MDB, Tabung Haji and Felda.
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- Title
- Budget 2027: Govt adds 100,000 free AI subscriptions for youth
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Anwar announced on Friday (Oct 9) that Budget 2027 will provide an additional 100,000 free artificial intelligence (AI) subscriptions to young people, expanding access to AI tools such as ChatGPT.
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- Title
- Budget 2027: RM2.62bil aid for paddy farmers, rubber incentive raised
- Runtime
- 4:22
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The government will allocate RM2.62bil in aid for paddy farmers under Budget 2027 and raise the rubber production incentive to RM3.30 per kg, benefiting over 300,000 smallholders.
Tabling the budget on Friday (Oct 9), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said paddy farmers would receive about RM4,300 per hectare, while fishermen would benefit from expanded assistance and RM178mil in support measures.
More than RM1bil in financing will be available for agricultural entrepreneurs, while farm road repair funding will double to RM100mil, while another RM1.26bil will go towards strengthening Felda’s finances and supporting settlers.
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- Budget 2027: PETRONAS investments strengthen Malaysia’s energy security
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Petroliam Nasional Bhd's (PETRONAS) expanded investments in Canada, Suriname and Turkmenistan would strengthen Malaysia’s position in the global energy market, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He said PETRONAS’ full ownership of the Pengerang Integrated Complex would reinforce its role as a strategic national asset and strengthen fuel supply security amid global market uncertainties.
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