Money and Investment
Anwar Considers Release of Armed Forces Procurement Funds
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agrees to consider releasing procurement funds to support Malaysian Armed Forces operations and readiness.
Category: Government Policies
Taxation
Penang Reviewing 350 Land Tax Appeals After Rate Revision, Says CM Chow
Penang reviews 350 land tax appeals; CM Chow defends revised structure, rebate mechanism and legal basis for differentiated land rates.
Travel and Tourism
Kelantan Mulls Trishaw Revival as Tourism Icon
Kelantan government considers proposals to revive trishaw services in Kota Bharu, aiming to preserve heritage and boost tourism sustainability.
Money and Investment
Malaysia, India Strengthen Strategic Ties with New Agreements
Malaysia and India agreed to enhance cooperation in trade and technology, addressing global issues during Prime Minister Modi's visit.
Health and Wellness
Health Minister Unveils NCSM–Pharm-D Health Science VALENS Cancer Support Fund on World Cancer Day
On World Cancer Day 2026, Malaysia launched the NCSM–PDHS VALENS Support Fund to enhance cancer care and nutritional support for patients.
Poverty
Over 1.2 Million Malaysians Still Living in Poverty
Over 1.2 million Malaysians remain poor, with Sabah leading. No hardcore poverty recorded, but government vows ongoing review and action.
Insurance
Insurance and Takaful Industry Backs Base MHIT Plan
Malaysia’s insurance and takaful industry supports government’s Base MHIT plan under RESET strategy to expand affordable healthcare protection.
Jobs
Malaysia’s Unemployment Rate Dropped to Decade-Low 2.9% in November 2025
Unemployment rate falls to 2.9% in Nov 2025, lowest in decade; steady job growth outpaces labour force expansion.
Money and Investment
One Year On: 64% of Johoreans Unaware of JS-SEZ Amid Fragile Support
Report reveals two-thirds of Johor residents unaware of JS-SEZ; support conditional, with concerns over living costs and traffic.
Byline
What Makes Work, Work? Rethinking How Malaysia Builds for the Future
By Kathy Wong. Head of Recruitment, INFINITY8 What do we really want from work today? Stability? Flexibility? Meaning? Across Malaysia, these questions are quietly…
Politics
Anwar Pledges Landmark Reforms for 2026: PM Term Limits, Institutional Overhaul
Anwar announces 10-year PM term limit, AG-prosecutor separation, ombudsman bill, transparency laws amid push for governance execution.
Transport and logistics
Everyday Glitches Make KL Public Transport Feel Fragile: Khazanah
KRI study reveals small disruptions in Greater KL public transport erode commuter trust, pushing many back to cars.
Government Policies
Kepimpinan MITI Baharu Tekan Hasil Pelaburan Di Lawatan MIDA
Menteri Johari Abdul Ghani dan Timbalan Sim Tze Tzin tekankan pendekatan berfokus hasil pelaburan semasa lawatan sulung ke MIDA.
Taxation
Zahid: BN to Push for GST Reintroduction After GE16 for Fairer Taxation
Ahmad Zahid announces BN's plan to reinstate GST post-GE16, calling it the best system despite past political controversies.
Mobile Tech
ByteDance Signs Deal for TikTok US Joint Venture: Algorithm to Be Retrained on American Data
TikTok's US operations shift to investor-led joint venture; recommendation algorithm retrained on local data, potentially altering user experience.
Economy and Business
IMF Praises Malaysia’s Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainties
IMF highlights Malaysia's 2025 growth resilience, projects 4.3% in 2026 despite US tariffs; urges buffer rebuilding, fiscal discipline.