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KUALA LUMPUR: The halal industry ecosystem will continue to be strengthened with the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) expediting halal certificate issuances and the Halal Development Corporation (HDC) continuing to promote halal compliance among companies, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said SME Bank is offering financing specifically for halal micro, small… Continue reading Budget 2026: Govt continues to strengthen halal industry ecosystem – Anwar

PETALING JAYA: The government will tighten public health measures under Budget 2026 by raising excise duties on tobacco and alcohol while strengthening pharmaceutical resilience and preventive healthcare. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a public-private partnership will be piloted to secure the supply of essential medicines, ensuring consistent access for patients. On unhealthy product… Continue reading Budget 2026: Excise duties on tobacco and alcohol raised to fund health initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is allocating more than RM700 million to boost tourism promotion and activities under Budget 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced. This includes RM500 million to support the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM 2026) campaign, RM60 million for promotional incentives, marketing, and organising tourism and cultural events. Anwar, who is also… Continue reading Budget 2026: Over RM700 million allocated for tourism promotion and activities

PETALING JAYA: The welfare allocation for senior citizens has been increased to RM1.26 billion, benefiting 180,000 elderly individuals through pocket allowances, socio-economic assistance, and activity centres, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced under Budget 2026. He said preparations must begin now as Malaysia is projected to become an ageing nation by 2043, to ensure… Continue reading Budget 2026: Govt allocates RM1.26b to support 180,000 senior citizens under Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan akan terus memperkasa ekosistem industri halal menerusi Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (Jakim) yang akan mempercepat urusan pengeluaran sijil halal serta Halal Development Corporation (HDC) yang menggalakkan pematuhan halal dalam kalangan syarikat. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim semasa membentangkan Belanjawan 2026 di Dewan Rakyat berkata SME Bank akan menawarkan pembiayaan khusus kepada… Continue reading Belanjawan 2026: Kerajaan perkasa industri halal dengan dana RM100 juta untuk PMKS

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will strengthen the Buy Malaysian Goods initiative to ensure that research and innovation by local talents can be widely commercialised and benefit society, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the move was part of the government’s efforts to ensure that locally developed products did not remain confined to… Continue reading Budget 2026: Government to strengthen Buy Malaysian Goods initiative – PM Anwar

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said gig, e-hailing, and p-hailing workers will receive a matching contribution incentive of up to RM600 a year, or RM6,000 lifetime, under the new i-Saraan Plus scheme. Meanwhile, the existing i-Saraan scheme for other informal workers will continue with matching contributions of up to RM500 a year,… Continue reading Budget 2026: Gig, E-Hailing workers to get up to RM600 yearly under i-Saraan Plus

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan memperuntukkan lebih 700 juta ringgit bagi merancakkan dan mempergiatkan promosi serta aktiviti pelancongan menerusi Belanjawan 2026. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata peruntukan itu merangkumi 500 juta ringgit bagi menyokong pelaksanaan Kempen Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026. Sebanyak 60 juta ringgit diperuntukkan bagi Dana Galakan Promosi, Pemasaran dan Penganjuran Acara Pelancongan dan… Continue reading Kerajaan peruntuk RM700 juta rangsang aktiviti pelancongan Belanjawan 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Rare earth resource mapping activities will continue with an allocation of RM10 million, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the government will focus on developing downstream activities, including via international joint ventures led by Khazanah Nasional Bhd. The government is supporting the development of… Continue reading Budget 2026: RM10 million to continue rare earth mapping activities – Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry (Mindef) and the Home Ministry will receive a combined allocation of nearly RM43 billion under Budget 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in tabling Budget 2026 in Parliament today. Anwar said that RM21.7 billion has been earmarked for Mindef while the Home Ministry will receive RM21.2 billion with… Continue reading Budget 2026: Over RM21 billion allocated to boost national security, defence readiness

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will be introducing the Carbon Tax next year, starting with the iron, steel and energy sectors, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the implementation of the Carbon Tax will be aligned with the forthcoming National Carbon Market Policy and the Climate Change… Continue reading Budget 2026: Carbon tax to be introduced next year – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan akan memperkasakan inisiatif pembelian barangan buatan Malaysia bagi memastikan hasil penyelidikan dan inovasi anak tempatan dapat dikomersialkan secara meluas. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menekankan langkah itu sebagai usaha penting untuk memastikan produk ciptaan tempatan tidak terhenti di makmal. Beliau berkata hasil penyelidikan dan inovasi anak tempatan perlu benar-benar dipasarkan dan… Continue reading Kerajaan perkasa pembelian barangan buatan Malaysia dorong inovasi

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s hardcore poverty rate has reached a historic low of 0.09%, equivalent to around 7,000 households nationwide, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced. This represents a sharp drop from the previous 0.2% and is measured against the 2022 Food Poverty Line of RM1,198. Following the 2024 revision of the Food Poverty Line… Continue reading Budget 2026: Malaysia’s hardcore poverty falls to historic low of 0.09%

PETALING JAYA: The government will allocate RM10 million to enhance welfare for refugees, with a particular focus on young children, under Budget 2026, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the funding will support the implementation of the Refugee Registration Document Program, ensuring better identification and record-keeping for refugees. In addition, three Immigration… Continue reading RM10 million allocated to improve refugee welfare and registration

PETALING JAYA: A total of 22 million Malaysians aged 18 and above will receive RM100 in Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance in mid-February to help with preparations for Ramadan and Chinese New Year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced. He said all nine million Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) recipients will also continue to receive… Continue reading Budget 2026: 22mil Malaysians to get RM100 SARA aid ahead of Ramadan, CNY

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan mengumpul sumber berjumlah RM470 bilion untuk Belanjawan 2026 dengan mengutamakan daya tahan ekonomi dan sokongan kepada perniagaan kecil. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan belanjawan bertemakan Belanjawan MADANI Keempat: Belanjawan Rakyat yang akan mengoptimumkan sumber negara termasuk dana GLIC, badan berkanun Persekutuan dan syarikat MKD. Angka RM470 bilion itu meliputi RM338.2… Continue reading Kerajaan kumpul RM470 bilion untuk Belanjawan 2026 perkukuh ekonomi

PETALING JAYA: The government has allocated RM15 million to strengthen the Second Chance Program under the MADANI initiative, providing support to individuals seeking to rebuild their lives, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “Since March 2023, 200,000 people have been freed from bankruptcy. “The government will ensure every citizen is given a second chance… Continue reading Budget 2026: MADANI Second Chance initiative gets RM15 Million to support vulnerable groups

PETALING JAYA: The government has allocated RM412 million to empower the Orang Asli community, ensuring they are not left behind in line with the “Leave No One Behind” principle under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this funding, separate from Bumiputera allocations, will comprehensively support the… Continue reading Budget 2026: RM412 million allocated to empower Orang Asli communities under MADANI initiative

PETALING JAYA: The government will allocate nearly RM1.4 billion to support persons with disabilities (PWD), including chronically bedridden individuals, unemployable PWD, and allowances for PWD employees, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said that PWD are an integral part of society, bringing unique abilities, resilience, and talents. “MADANI will ensure every citizen is… Continue reading Budget 2026: RM1.4 billion allocated to support persons with disabilities under MADANI

KUALA LUMPUR: Budget 2026 is pooling and optimising national resources, including government-linked investment companies (GLIC) funds, federal statutory bodies and Minister of Finance Inc (MoF Inc) companies for public expenditure totalling RM470 billion compared to RM452 billion last year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the figure… Continue reading Budget 2026: Pool, optimise national resources totalling RM470 billion – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan keseluruhan penyasaran subsidi yang dilaksanakan kerajaan menjimatkan dana negara sekitar RM15.5 bilion setahun. Beliau menegaskan setiap penjimatan bermakna lebih banyak dana akan disalurkan untuk kebajikan, peruntukan kos sara hidup serta pelaburan prasarana rakyat yang berkualiti. Semua pimpinan kerajaan sebelum ini mengakui keperluan melaksanakan penyasaran subsidi namun… Continue reading Penyasaran subsidi jimat dana negara RM15.5 bilion setahun – PM Anwar

PETALING JAYA: The government has allocated RM1.4 billion to strengthen the country’s rice industry through four major initiatives under Budget 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in Parliament today. The allocation will fund the next phase of the Tertiary Irrigation System, the Jeniang Water Transfer Project, the rehabilitation of problematic paddy fields, and… Continue reading Budget 2026: Govt allocates RM1.4 Billion to strengthen rice industry under Budget 2026

PETALING JAYA: The government has unveiled a sweeping set of initiatives under the fifth pillar of the national budget, aimed at strengthening Malaysia’s resilience through a bold and forward-looking energy transition strategy. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the rapidly changing global landscape — marked by geopolitical tensions, energy shifts, and growing food security… Continue reading Budget 2026: Government unveils bold energy transition agenda to strengthen national resilience

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan memperuntukkan sebanyak RM419.2 bilion untuk Belanjawan 2026 yang dibentangkan oleh Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Beliau yang juga Menteri Kewangan menyampaikan belanjawan tersebut di Parlimen pada petang Jumaat. Daripada jumlah peruntukan itu, RM338.2 bilion diperuntukkan bagi perbelanjaan mengurus manakala baki RM81 bilion adalah untuk perbelanjaan pembangunan. Belanjawan yang mengangkat tema ‘Belanjawan… Continue reading Kerajaan peruntuk RM419.2 bilion bagi Belanjawan 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA), the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA), and the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (FELCRA) will continue to safeguard over 720,000 settlers, smallholders, and their families with an allocation of nearly RM2.4 billion under Budget 2026. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the… Continue reading Budget 2026: RM2.4 billion for FELDA, RISDA and FELCRA – PM Anwar

PETALING JAYA: The government will strengthen Malaysia’s plantation and commodity sectors under Budget 2026, focusing on automation, sustainability, and improving the livelihoods of more than 700,000 smallholders nationwide, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the agricommodity sector remains a vital pillar of Malaysia’s economy, contributing nearly RM90 billion to the Gross Domestic… Continue reading Budget 2026: Government strengthens plantation sector with focus on smallholders, sustainability and innovation

PETALING JAYA: The government has earmarked RM682 million under Budget 2026 to empower youth, enhance employability, and promote entrepreneurship, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “A nation that builds its youth today is a nation that ensures its future tomorrow. “Youth must not be left as spectators on the sidelines; they must be given… Continue reading RM682 million allocated to empower youth through skills, training, and entrepreneurship

PETALING JAYA: The government will intensify efforts to help local entrepreneurs expand into global markets while strengthening the capacity and competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) under Budget 2026, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said Malaysia must have the courage to venture beyond its borders, ensuring that the creativity and innovation… Continue reading Budget 2026: Malaysia to boost export strength and empower local entrepreneurs

PETALING JAYA: The government has allocated a total of RM500 million to support entrepreneurs and vulnerable women under Budget 2026. Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) will receive RM230 million to continue providing financing, bringing total available funds to RM2.9 billion, benefiting more than 300,000 entrepreneur members. “AIM has consistently maintained an excellent repayment performance of 99.97%,… Continue reading Budget 2026: RM500 million allocated to support entrepreneurs and vulnerable women

PETALING JAYA: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will channel RM500 million from its internal funds next year to upgrade hawker centres and improve public housing facilities, including urgent repairs to lifts at People’s Housing Project (PPR) flats. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, when tabling Budget 2026 in Parliament today, said RM200 million has been… Continue reading Budget 2026: DBKL allocates RM500 million to upgrade hawker centres, public housing

KUALA LUMPUR: Berikut ialah inti pati daripada Tinjauan Ekonomi 2026 dan Tinjauan Fiskal dan Anggaran Hasil Kerajaan Persekutuan 2026: * KDNK Malaysia 2026 diunjur dalam julat membanggakan antara empat dan 4.5 peratus, berbanding empat hingga 4.8 peratus pada 2025 – PM Anwar * Kerajaan umum Belanjawan 2026 berjumlah RM419.2 bilion (RM421 bilion dalam Belanjawan 2025),… Continue reading Inti pati daripada laporan Tinjauan Ekonomi dan Fiskal 2026

PETALING JAYA: The government has proposed to extend the RM3,000 individual income tax relief on childcare or preschool fees for children up to six years old to also cover registered day-care centers and transit care centers for children up to 12 years old, effective next year. Speaking during the tabling of Budget 2026 in Parliament… Continue reading Budget 2026: Tax relief for childcare extended to age 12 to support working parents

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today unveiled a renewed national push to promote “Buy Malaysian” initiatives, ensuring that local innovation and research are translated into real products that reach consumers and global markets. When tabling Budget 2026 in Parliament, Anwar said the initiative is meant to make sure that the work of… Continue reading Budget 2026: Anwar strengthens ‘buy Malaysian’ push to boost local innovation and commercialisation

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced that Malaysia must move beyond being merely a consumer nation and become a creator of technology, innovation, and products that can compete on the global stage. Presenting Budget 2026, Anwar said under Tekad Empat: Memacu Produk Ciptaan Malaysia, the government’s focus is to strengthen Ciptaan… Continue reading Budget 2026: Anwar unveils bold push to make Malaysia a creator nation through AI and innovation

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians will enjoy a special income tax relief of up to RM1,000 for domestic travel expenses in 2026, while tourism operators and taxi drivers will also benefit from a raft of incentives under Budget 2026. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in tabling the budget in Parliament today, said the measures were part… Continue reading Budget 2026: RM1,000 tax relief for domestic travel, incentives for tourism and taxi sector

PETALING JAYA: The government will allocate RM1 billion next year to strengthen the Ikhtiar MADANI Untuk Rakyat (MADANI Initiatives for the People), aimed at empowering local communities and boosting income-generating activities, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking during the tabling of Budget 2026 in Parliament today, Anwar said the initiatives, funded with up… Continue reading Budget 2026: RM1 billion allocated to expand MADANI initiatives for the people

PETALING JAYA: In the first half of 2025 alone, the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) recorded RM37.1 billion in approved investments, representing 66% of Johor’s total investments, and secured an additional RM29 billion in new investment commitments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the Federal government’s efforts to develop the JS-SEZ have… Continue reading Budget 2026: Johor–Singapore SEZ Records RM37.1b Investments in First Half of 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Bayaran khidmat hutang kerajaan Persekutun dijangka meningkat 7.6 peratus kepada RM54.3 bilion atau 16.3 peratus daripada hasil pada tahun ini berbanding peningkatan 9.0 peratus kepada RM50.5 bilion atau 15.6 peratus daripada hasil pada 2024. Kementerian Kewangan menjelaskan kadar pertumbuhan DSC yang sederhana itu mencerminkan komitmen kerajaan untuk mengurangkan defisit fiskal daripada 4.1 peratus… Continue reading Bayaran khidmat hutang kerajaan meningkat 16.3% daripada hasil 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Hasil kerajaan Persekutuan diunjur meningkat 2.7 peratus kepada RM343.1 bilion pada 2026 berbanding RM334.1 bilion yang dijangka pada 2025. Kementerian Kewangan menyatakan peningkatan ini terutamanya disumbangkan oleh hasil cukai dalam laporan Tinjauan Fiskal dan Anggaran Hasil Kerajaan Persekutuan 2026. Hasil cukai dianggar sebanyak RM270.4 bilion merangkumi 78.8 peratus daripada jumlah hasil atau 12.7… Continue reading Hasil kerajaan Persekutuan diunjur meningkat 2.7% kepada RM343.1 bilion pada 2026

PUTRAJAYA: The government will allocate nearly RM220 million next year to strengthen the role of Parliament and support reforms across Malaysia’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said during the tabling of Budget 2026 in Parliament today that an additional RM5 million will be set aside to enhance the functions… Continue reading Budget 2026: RM220 million allocated to strengthen Parliament and institutional reforms

KUALA LUMPUR: Ekonomi Malaysia dijangka mengalami pertumbuhan sederhana antara 4 hingga 4.5 peratus pada tahun 2026. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyatakan unjuran ini berdasarkan jangkaan kerajaan untuk pertumbuhan ekonomi antara 4 hingga 4.8 peratus pada tahun ini. Beliau menegaskan asas ekonomi negara kekal kukuh meskipun menghadapi konflik serantau dan ketidaktentuan tarif global. Anwar… Continue reading Ekonomi Malaysia dijangka berkembang 4 hingga 4.5 peratus pada 2026

PETALING JAYA: The government aims to expand the MyDigital ID initiative to 15 million users by the end of 2025, also covering key sectors such as finance, telecommunications, e-commerce, and healthcare. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said during the tabling of Budget 2026 in Parliament today that the initiative is a key part of… Continue reading Budget 2026: MyDigital ID to reach 15 million users by 2025

PETALING JAYA: The government has allocated RM25 million next year to strengthen the Special Task Force on Agency Reform (STAR) and accelerate its mission to enhance efficiency and digitalisation in the public service. Announcing this during the tabling of Budget 2026 in Parliament today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the STAR team has… Continue reading Budget 2026: RM25 million to boost STAR team’s drive for public sector reform

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sabah and Sarawak will receive the highest federal development allocations under Budget 2026. He said the development allocation for Sabah will rise to RM6.9 billion from RM4.4 billion in 2022, while Sarawak’s allocation will increase to RM6 billion from RM2.9 billion in the same year. “In… Continue reading Budget 2026: Sabah, Sarawak get highest development allocations under Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Ekonomi Malaysia dijangka mencatat pertumbuhan antara empat hingga 4.8 peratus tahun ini dan antara empat hingga 4.5 peratus pada 2026. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim memaklumkan prestasi pertumbuhan ekonomi untuk separuh pertama tahun ini berkembang sebanyak 4.4 peratus. Pertumbuhan ini mengatasi banyak negara serantau yang turut merasai bahang kejutan tarif. Pertumbuhan ekonomi… Continue reading Ekonomi Malaysia kekal kukuh, pertumbuhan dijangka capai 4.8% tahun ini