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Nobel Peace Prize 2026 goes to Navi Pillay, South African lawyer who helped establish rape as an act of genocide
OSLO, Oct 9 — South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay, who challenged apartheid before helping establish rape as an act of genocide under international law, has won the 2026 […]
Nearly 1.8 million Gazans face fourth winter without adequate shelter, UN says
GENEVA, Oct 9 — Virtually all of Gaza’s two million population will go through winter without adequate shelter as the Palestinian territory enters a fourth year under heavy Israeli war […]
Budget 2027: Higher Education Ministry gets RM19.1bil, RM800mil for university facilities upgradesÂ
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The Higher Education Ministry will receive RM19.1 billion under Budget 2027. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this will include RM800 million to upgrade […]
Budget 2027: Entertainment duty exemption for local film, theatre tickets in Federal Territories, creative sector gets RM130m
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Tickets for local films and theatre performances in the Federal Territories will be fully exempt from entertainment duty starting in 2027, as part of the […]
Budget 2027: e-ART to be main urban public transport solution in Johor Bahru ahead of RTS Link
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The federal government today said the Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (e-ART) system would be the main solution for easing traffic congestion in Johor Bahru. Prime […]
Chinese New Villages, non‑Muslim houses of worship to receive bigger allocations under Budget 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The federal government today announced an increase in allocations for the maintenance of Chinese New Villages and non-Muslim houses of worship from 2027 onwards. Prime […]
Budget 2027: Govt allocates RM80b for subsidies, STR and SARA rises to RM16b
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The government expects to spend more than RM80 billion on subsidies, assistance and incentives next year. Tabling Budget 2027 in Parliament, Prime Minister Datuk Seri […]
Budget 2027: Relief for caregivers as service tax for older citizens’ care reduced, new tax exemptions and increased financial aid announced
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The service tax rate for elderly care services will be reduced from eight to six per cent, starting January 1, 2027. A full exemption will […]
Budget 2027: Minimum wage raised to RM2,000 effective June 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The Malaysian government today announced an increase in the minimum wage from RM1,700 to RM2,000, effective June 2027. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also said […]
Anwar tables fifth Madani Budget, setting Malaysia’s 2027 spending direction
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim began tabling the Supply Bill (Budget) 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat at 3.35 pm today, outlining the government’s spending […]