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KWAP, Khazanah to increase combined investment for startup ecosystem to RM750 million

KUALA LUMPUR: The combined investment under Retirement Fund Inc’s (KWAP) Dana Perintis and Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s Jelawang Capital will increase to RM750 million from RM550 million previously to accelerate Malaysia’s start-up and innovation ecosystem, nurturing enterprises that contribute to technological advancement and job creation. Chief executive officer Datuk Nik Amlizan Mohamed said that through its… Continue reading

Belanjawan 2026: Kerajaan peruntuk RM110 juta insentif karya kreatif berkualiti

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan memperuntukkan sebanyak RM110 juta dalam Belanjawan 2026 sebagai insentif galakan kepada penerbit filem tempatan dan antarabangsa untuk menghasilkan karya berkualiti tinggi di Malaysia. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyatakan peruntukan itu termasuk RM10 juta khusus kepada penerbitan kandungan kenegaraan sebagai komitmen kerajaan MADANI mendukung penghasilan karya kreatif. Beliau berkata kerajaan menyediakan… Continue reading

Civil service to step up efficiency, break down silos – Chief Secretary

PUTRAJAYA: Civil servants have taken up Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s challenge in the tabling of Budget 2026 to continue accelerating work processes and procedures, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. He said the civil service will re-engineer the systems, break down silos between agencies and focus on… Continue reading

Malaysia on firm economic footing, sees 4-4.5% GDP growth for 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection for 2026 is between 4.0 and 4.5%, taking into account the slightly slower global economic environment, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. However, he said Malaysia is seen to be on a stronger footing compared to other countries. “Therefore, the growth target of… Continue reading

Budget 2026 progressive and prudent for all – Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor described Budget 2026 tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as a progressive and prudent budget, reflecting the government’s concern for all segments of society. He said the budget, which is geared towards the country’s economic development, also pays attention to Sabah through a record-high development… Continue reading

Belanjawan 2026: Kerajaan peruntuk RM3.3 bilion untuk prasarana asas desa

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan memperuntukkan sebanyak RM3.3 bilion untuk pelaksanaan projek prasarana asas desa dalam Belanjawan 2026. Peruntukan ini selaras dengan komitmen kerajaan untuk memenuhi tuntutan keadilan pembangunan yang tidak boleh dilengahkan. Daripada jumlah itu, sebanyak RM2.5 bilion disalurkan untuk pembinaan dan penyelenggaraan jalan kampung serta jalan perhubungan desa. Antara projek yang terlibat termasuk jalan Pos… Continue reading

Budget 2026: Record funds for Sabah, Sarawak show govt’s MA63 commitment – Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: The record-high development allocations for Sabah and Sarawak announced under Budget 2026 reflect the MADANI Government’s firm commitment to upholding the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. Speaking to reporters after the tabling of Budget 2026 today, he said this marks the first time… Continue reading

Budget 2026: Govt introduces ABE status to support growth of local companies in ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will introduce the ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) status coordinated by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) to facilitate the movement of skilled talent, thus supporting the growth of Malaysian companies in ASEAN. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the status was given to public-listed companies that have a broad market footprint… Continue reading

Budget 2026: RM3.3 billion for essential rural infrastructure projects

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has set aside RM3.3 billion under Budget 2026 for essential rural infrastructure projects, in line with its commitment to ensuring equitable development that must not be delayed. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that of the total, RM2.5 billion will be used to construct and upgrade village and rural access… Continue reading

Budget 2026: E-invoicing effective 2026, tax exemption for vehicles below RM300,000

KUALA LUMPUR: The e-invoice initiative will be implemented comprehensively in 2026, along with the self-assessment system for stamp duty to foster tax compliance, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He, who is also the Finance Minister, said refunds of overpaid taxes will also be expedited. The government also proposed that tax exemption be limited… Continue reading

Taliban accuses Pakistan of violating Afghan airspace in border bombing

KABUL: The Taliban government accused Pakistan on Friday of bombing a border town and violating Kabul’s sovereign territory. This accusation came one day after two late-night blasts were heard in the Afghan capital. Pakistan violated Afghanistan’s airspace by bombing a civilian market in the Marghi area of Paktika near the Durand Line. The Defence Ministry… Continue reading

Germany plans Gaza reconstruction conference with Egypt amid truce

BERLIN: Germany intends to organise an international conference with Egypt to coordinate reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip. Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced this initiative as Israel and Hamas moved closer to ending their conflict. The conference will prioritise restoring essential services like water, energy supplies, and medical care. A German development ministry spokeswoman confirmed Berlin… Continue reading

Belanjawan 2026: Pasukan STAR terima RM25 juta untuk pendigitalan

KUALA LUMPUR: Pasukan Petugas Khas Reformasi Agensi (STAR) menerima peruntukan RM25 juta di bawah Belanjawan 2026 untuk menumpukan usaha pendigitalan menyeluruh dalam urusan rakyat. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata agenda reformasi ini juga bertujuan mempercepat pembangunan infrastruktur dan inovasi baharu. Beliau menyatakan agenda reformasi yang digerakkan menerusi STAR telah berjaya menyelaras lebih 1,000… Continue reading

Israel publishes list of 250 prisoners for Gaza hostage swap deal

JERUSALEM: Israel’s justice ministry published a list of 250 prisoners scheduled for release on Friday as part of a hostage exchange agreement with Hamas. The published list excludes several senior Palestinian militant leaders whose release Hamas had demanded. Notable leaders serving life sentences in Israeli prisons include Marwan Barghouti, Ahmad Saadat, Hassan Salameh, and Abbas… Continue reading

Syrian foreign minister visits Lebanon to reset bilateral relations

BEIRUT: Syria’s foreign minister visited Lebanon on Friday for the first high-level official trip since President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster in December. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani described his Beirut visit as demonstrating a new Syrian approach toward Lebanon based on sovereignty and non-interference. “We want to overcome the obstacles of the past together with Lebanon,“ Shaibani… Continue reading

Budget 2026 inclusive, focuses on rural socio-economic development – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has described Budget 2026 as an inclusive budget, which places strong emphasis on rural development, ensuring that the well-being of rural communities continues to be strengthened. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, said that his ministry received an increased… Continue reading

Microsoft found illegally tracking students in Austria education software

VIENNA: Austria’s data protection authority has determined that Microsoft illegally tracked students using its education software and must grant them access to their data. The Austria-based privacy campaign group Noyb announced the regulator’s decision on Friday following its 2024 complaint against Microsoft. Noyb accused Microsoft 365 Education software of violating European Union data protection rights… Continue reading

Gazans return home as truce begins with cautious hope and sorrow

KHAN YUNIS: Thousands of displaced Palestinians began returning to their homes across the Gaza Strip as a truce between Israel and Hamas took effect on Friday. Full of grief after two years of war but glad to be going home, people set off cautiously from safer central areas toward northern Gaza City. A huge column… Continue reading

New Jurassic ‘sword dragon’ ichthyosaur species discovered in UK

LONDON: A skeleton discovered on Britain’s Jurassic Coast has been officially identified as a completely new species of ichthyosaur. This prehistoric marine reptile has been named Xiphodracon goldencapensis, meaning the “Sword Dragon of Dorset”. The creature was comparable in size to a modern dolphin and represents a significant paleontological discovery. University of Manchester researchers confirmed… Continue reading

EU-monitored Gaza pedestrian crossing to reopen next week

ROME: The European Union monitoring mission at the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will resume operations following the ceasefire. Italy announced on Friday that the pedestrian crossing will reopen on October 14, 2025. The EUBAM Rafah mission aims to provide a neutral, third-party presence at this crucial border point. Italian, Spanish, and French… Continue reading

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

OSLO: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado expressed confidence in achieving a peaceful democratic transition after winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Machado stated the opposition is working hard towards this goal despite not yet reaching it. She received the news during a late-night phone call from Nobel Institute director Kristian Berg Harpviken. Harpviken became emotional… Continue reading

Belanjawan 2026: Kerajaan peruntuk RM412 juta perkasa komuniti Orang Asli

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan MADANI terus menegaskan komitmen untuk memastikan tiada komuniti yang terpinggir termasuk masyarakat Orang Asli, golongan orang kurang upaya, bekas banduan dan pelarian. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata RM412 juta diperuntukkan bagi memperkasakan komuniti Orang Asli secara menyeluruh ketika membentangkan Belanjawan 2026. Beliau berkata kerajaan akan membentangkan pindaan Akta Orang Asli… Continue reading

Belanjawan 2026: Kerajaan galak institusi kewangan sokong skim sewa beli rumah

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan menggalakkan institusi kewangan untuk menyokong pelaksanaan skim sewa beli rumah dan skim bina-kemudian-jual selaras dengan aspirasi Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata bagi pembeli rumah pertama, kerajaan bercadang pengecualian duti setem sepenuhnya ke atas surat cara pindah milik dan perjanjian pinjaman bagi pembelian rumah pertama berharga sehingga 500,000… Continue reading

Belanjawan 2026: Kerajaan peruntuk RM1.26 bilion untuk warga emas

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan memperuntukkan sebanyak RM1.26 bilion untuk kebajikan warga emas dalam Belanjawan 2026 yang melibatkan 180,000 orang. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata peruntukan ini merangkumi wang saku, bantuan sosioekonomi dan pusat aktiviti untuk golongan berkenaan. Beliau menegaskan persediaan harus dimulakan sekarang bagi menjamin kesejahteraan hidup warga emas sambil memperkukuh ekonomi penjagaan dan… Continue reading

Norway FA chief welcomes Israel peace deal ahead of World Cup qualifier

NORWEGIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION President Lise Klaveness is looking forward to meeting her Israeli counterpart ahead of their World Cup qualifier this Saturday following a new peace deal. The two football bodies had previously disagreed after the Norwegian FA pledged to donate ticket sale profits from the match to Doctors Without Borders for work in Gaza.… Continue reading

Belanjawan 2026: DBKL sediakan RM500 juta untuk penjaja dan perumahan rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur menyediakan dana dalaman berjumlah RM500 juta bagi menambah baik kemudahan untuk penjaja serta perumahan rakyat. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan RM200 juta diperuntukkan bagi membangunkan semula pusat penjaja, pasar dan medan selera yang usang. Beliau menambah RM300 juta akan digunakan bagi penyelenggaraan bangunan, sistem pendawaian serta kemudahan… Continue reading

Belanjawan 2026 peruntuk RM630 juta lindung khazanah alam negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan memperuntukkan sebanyak RM630 juta bagi tujuan perlindungan khazanah alam negara dalam Belanjawan 2026. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan peruntukan itu ketika membentangkan belanjawan bertemakan “Belanjawan MADANI Keempat: Belanjawan Rakyat”. Beliau berkata peruntukan ini disediakan bagi memastikan ikhtiar melindungi khazanah flora dan fauna negara diteruskan. Sebanyak RM250 juta diperuntukkan di bawah… Continue reading

Belanjawan 2025: Penjawat awam terima bantuan khas kewangan RM500

KUALA LUMPUR: Semua penjawat awam Gred 56 ke bawah termasuk lantikan kontrak akan menerima Bantuan Khas Kewangan sebanyak RM500. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan bantuan ini semasa membentangkan Belanjawan 2026 di Dewan Rakyat. Bantuan khas turut diberikan kepada semua pesara kerajaan termasuk veteran berpencen dan tidak berpencen sebanyak RM250. Bayaran bantuan ini akan… Continue reading

Belanjawan 2026: Peruntukan KKM naik kepada RM46.5 bilion

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan MADANI memperuntukkan RM46.5 bilion kepada Kementerian Kesihatan dalam Belanjawan 2026 berbanding RM45.3 bilion pada tahun ini. Peruntukan ini bertujuan memastikan capaian perkhidmatan kesihatan yang bermutu, adil dan mampu milik untuk semua rakyat. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan RM1.2 bilion diperuntukkan khusus untuk penyelenggaraan dan baik pulih hospital serta klinik kerajaan.… Continue reading

Belanjawan 2026: Kerajaan peruntuk RM220 juta perkukuh peranan institusi Parlimen

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan memperuntukkan hampir 220 juta ringgit bagi memperkukuh peranan institusi Parlimen pada tahun hadapan. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyatakan peruntukan tambahan lima juta ringgit khusus untuk memperkasakan fungsi Jawatankuasa Pilihan Khas Dewan Negara dan Dewan Rakyat. Beliau berkata rakyat di 143 kawasan Parlimen telah menerima manfaat daripada program-program kelestarian Kumpulan Rentas… Continue reading

Belanjawan 2026: Duti eksais rokok naik 2 sen, alkohol 10% mulai 1 Nov 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan akan menaikkan kadar duti eksais ke atas produk rokok dan alkohol berkuat kuasa 1 November 2025 di bawah Belanjawan 2026. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan kenaikan dua sen bagi setiap batang rokok mulai tarikh tersebut. Beliau turut menyatakan kenaikan RM40 per kilogram bagi produk cerut, cheroots dan cigarillos. Produk ‘heated… Continue reading

Belanjawan 2026: Malaysia peruntuk RM5.9 bilion untuk bidang AI

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia akan terus menerajui bidang kecerdasan buatan (AI) serta menyubur aktiviti penyelidikan, pembangunan, komersial dan daya cipta dengan peruntukan rentas kementerian hampir RM5.9 bilion. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata dalam ikhtiar menuju status negara AI menjelang 2030, Pejabat AI Kebangsaan akan menerima hampir RM20 juta untuk membangunkan bakat berkemahiran tinggi. Beliau… Continue reading

Budget 2026: RM32 million to tackle scams, cyber threats and online child exploitation

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will allocate RM32 million to combat scams, cyber threats and sexual crimes involving the online exploitation of children, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) will establish the Cyber Security and Cryptology Development Centre to strengthen the nation’s digital sovereignty and cyber defence.… Continue reading

Rinderknech stuns Auger-Aliassime to reach Shanghai Masters semis

FRENCH tennis player Arthur Rinderknech delivered a commanding performance to upset Canadian 12th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3 6-4 in the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals. Rinderknech’s impressive victory means he joins his cousin Valentin Vacherot in the tournament’s semi-final lineup. Vacherot, ranked 204th in the world, had shocked Danish 10th seed Holger Rune just one day earlier… Continue reading

SAMENTA welcomes Budget 2026 as a positive, pragmatic plan for SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR: The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) has described Budget 2026 as a positive and pragmatic plan that recognises the critical role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in driving and sustaining Malaysia’s economic growth. Its president, Datuk William Ng, in a statement said that Budget 2026, tabled by Prime Minister… Continue reading

Budget 2026: RM2.4 billion earmarked for G1-G4 Bumiputera contractors

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM2.4 billion has been allocated specially for G1 to G4 bumiputera contractors to drive the bumiputera economic agenda through the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35). Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that under the same plan, RM10 billion of the RM30 billion government guarantees allocated under Syarikat Jaminan… Continue reading

Kylian Mbappe credits Madrid lifestyle for mental and physical reset

REAL MADRID forward Kylian Mbappe has credited his adaptation to life in Madrid for helping him recover both mentally and physically. The 26-year-old France captain has scored 14 goals in just 10 appearances across all competitions this season. This strong start follows his impressive debut campaign where he netted 44 goals, although Real Madrid did… Continue reading

Mohamad Sabu came out of sick leave to attend tabling of Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu attended the Dewan Rakyat today to listen to the tabling of Budget 2026 by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, even though he is still on sick leave. The minister’s press secretary Adeysham Nor said Mohamad believed that the budget tabling is an important… Continue reading

Belanjawan 2026: RM63 juta diperuntukkan perhebat kempen tangkis tohmahan Barat terhadap sawit

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan memperuntukkan sebanyak RM63 juta untuk memperhebat Kempen Menangani Antiminyak Sawit dan menggalakkan pensijilan mampan termasuk oleh pekebun kecil persendirian. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata Malaysia telah berjaya menangkis tohmahan Barat terhadap sawit menerusi peningkatan eksport terutamanya ke China dan India. Beliau yang juga Menteri Kewangan menyatakan RM20 juta turut disediakan… Continue reading

Budget 2026: Bumiputera economic agenda continues to be driven by GLIC, GLC investments

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM40 million has been allocated through investments by government-linked investment companies (GLIC) and government-linked companies (GLC) to accelerate the process of scaling up high-potential bumiputera companies, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said that following the merger of Ekuinas and Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd… Continue reading

Budget 2026: RM630 million allocated to protect nation’s environmental treasures

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM630 million has been allocated by the MADANI Government in Budget 2026 for the purpose of protecting the country’s natural treasures. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, when tabling Budget 2026 at Dewan Rakyat today, said the allocation was provided to ensure that efforts to protect the country’s flora and… Continue reading

Belanjawan 2026: Pelepasan cukai RM3,000 untuk yuran pusat jagaan harian berkuat kuasa 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan bercadang memperluas pelepasan cukai pendapatan individu sebanyak RM3,000 ke atas perbelanjaan yuran pusat jagaan harian atau pusat transit berdaftar bagi anak-anak berumur sehingga 12 tahun berkuat kuasa mulai tahun taksiran 2026. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyatakan sebelum ini pelepasan cukai hanya diberikan bagi yuran taman asuhan atau taman didikan kanak-kanak… Continue reading

KDN applauds Budget 2026: RM21.2b to boost security and welfare

PETALING JAYA: The Home Ministry’s allocation under Budget 2026 has increased to RM21.2 billion from RM19.5 billion last year, aimed at improving security, upgrading facilities for uniformed personnel, reinforcing border control, and addressing cyber threats. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the funding will also prioritise the welfare of uniformed personnel while enhancing… Continue reading

Budget 2026: Govt allocates RM2.6 billion for Islamic development

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is strengthening the teachings of Islam holistically through an allocation of RM2.6 billion under Budget 2026 to uplift Islamic educational institutions, empower mosques and deepen understanding of Islam based on MADANI principles. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government remains committed to ensuring that Islamic values and teachings continue… Continue reading

Murukku and kacang puteh next to PM Anwar steals spotlight during Budget 2026

It’s not every day that snacks become the unexpected stars of a parliamentary session — but that’s exactly what happened during the tabling of Budget 2026. A photo shared by Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming on X (formerly Twitter) quickly went viral after he pointed out an adorable detail: jars of muruku and… Continue reading

Nga Kor Ming: Budget 2026 a fair, balanced and progressive plan for the people

PETALING JAYA: The 2026 Budget is a fair, balanced, and progressive plan that reflects strong governance and the government’s commitment to the people, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said the budget has achieved three key milestones — increasing national revenue, reducing the fiscal deficit, and lowering new government debt. “With… Continue reading

Budget 2026: MPs call for clearer Carbon Tax framework and welfare system overhaul

PETALING JAYA: Kubang Kerian MP Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has expressed support for the government’s move to introduce a carbon tax for the first time, but stressed the importance of establishing a clear implementation mechanism and legal foundation to ensure its effectiveness. Speaking in response to Budget 2026, Tuan Ibrahim said while he… Continue reading

Belanjawan 2026: Cukai karbon akan diperkenalkan tahun depan

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan Cukai Karbon akan mula diperkenalkan tahun depan dengan tumpuan awal kepada sektor besi, keluli dan tenaga. Anwar yang juga Menteri Kewangan berkata bagi memastikan kecekapan pelaksanaan Cukai Karbon, mekanismenya akan turut diselaras dengan Dasar Pasaran Karbon Kebangsaan dan Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) Perubahan Iklim Negara yang bakal… Continue reading

Budget 2026: Sabah and Sarawak get highest development allocations

KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah and Sarawak received the highest allocations under Budget 2026 with RM6.9 billion and RM6 billion respectively, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the development allocation for Sabah increased from RM4.4 billion in 2022, while Sarawak’s also continued to rise from RM2.9 billion in 2022. He added that the increase… Continue reading

Budget 2026: Govt allocates RM2.2 billion for 43 flood mitigation projects

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has allocated RM2.2 billion under Budget 2026 to strengthen long-term flood prevention efforts through the implementation of 43 Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) projects, including 12 new initiatives set to begin next year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. When tabling Budget 2026, Anwar said the RTB projects include the Sungai… Continue reading