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Govt cuts cost to spend on people’s welfare: Anwar

As geopolitical uncertainty over US-Israel war on Iran continues, Prime Minister is speaking more often about cost-cutting measures and signalling further cuts in Budget 2027

Anwar hints at deeper spending cuts in Budget 2027 amid global economic pressures

Prime Minister says ministries must tighten expenditure as geopolitical tensions and global uncertainty weigh on Malaysia’s fiscal position

Govt’s Hari Raya and travel limits underscore fiscal prudence: Analysts

Analysts see symbolic cost-cutting measures as a signal of discipline, urging broader reforms for lasting fiscal resilience

This is an era of madness, partial insanity: PM hits back at criticism over overseas trip costs

KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described the criticism over the cost of his recent overseas delegation as ‘madness’ or ‘partial insanity’. Anwar reiterated that the private companies accompanying...

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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’

Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement

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