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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced he will personally oversee all matters affecting the Indian community, while Human Resources Minister R. Ramanan continues existing programmes. The move aims to enhance policy coordination across multiple economic and welfare initiatives.
Indonesia's communications ministry is accelerating its push to achieve 100 Mbps average internet speeds nationwide, while Laos pursues integrated postal and logistics networks across the Mekong region. Singapore hosts a bilateral leaders' retreat as Southeast Asia balances digital transformation with development equity.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered the Housing and Local Government Ministry to streamline local authority approval processes, citing inconsistent procedures between councils that delay housing and factory construction projects.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned that his elevated approval ratings should not breed institutional complacency, vowing to maintain momentum on economic reforms and service delivery improvements.
More than RM4 billion of the RM5 billion allocation under Bank Negara Malaysia's SME Stabilisation Relief Facility remains available to help small and medium enterprises manage cash flow and operational challenges amid global economic uncertainty.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed Malaysia's enhanced standing in the 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking to the effectiveness and dedication of the civil service, highlighting bureaucratic reform as central to national economic advancement.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim convened the 149th meeting of state Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers at Parliament, prioritising economic recovery strategies as Malaysia navigates international tensions.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has gathered Malaysia's top state leaders to forge a coordinated approach toward economic recovery, climate resilience, and integrated policy implementation amid regional geopolitical tensions.
Johor's forthcoming election could be decided by voters aged 21-39, analysts suggest, with parties needing concrete policies on employment, housing affordability, and economic security to win this influential demographic.
Selangor has committed RM1.5 million to a career programme designed to expedite job placement for displaced workers. The initiative aims to reduce the time jobless individuals spend searching for new roles through improved matching and skills development.
Parliament opens today with focus on assessing economic fallout from Strait of Hormuz trade tensions, haj system improvements, and AI governance safeguards against emerging digital threats.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled optimism over ongoing negotiations between Petronas and state-owned Petros, announcing that talks between the two energy entities are progressing constructively.
Malaysia will reduce subsidised diesel to RM2.10 per litre from July 2026, with eligibility verified via MyKad. The move harmonises fuel prices nationwide and offers relief to commercial users and small businesses reliant on diesel.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet approval has slumped to 55.8 per cent, its lowest level since her appointment last October, reflecting public anxiety over economic hardship and regional security challenges.
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof has underscored the government's commitment to strengthening Malaysia's National Statistical System and expanding artificial intelligence use as cornerstones of decision-making for the 13th Malaysia Plan.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that government-linked investment companies have increased their commitment to Bumiputera businesses to RM2 billion in 2026, up from RM1.3 billion the previous year.