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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised the need to strengthen FELDA as it works to improve the lives of settlers and their families, following the appointment of new chairman Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to providing affordable housing for civil servants, leveraging unused government land to ease property ownership burdens amid rising costs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that the government has not prohibited programmes in FELDA settlements, stating that restrictions apply only to the use of government machinery for election campaigning, not to the events themselves.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced plans for the government to construct affordable housing projects across Malaysia, targeting civil servants who face mounting accommodation pressures in major urban centres.
Malaysia's government pledges RM30 billion in increased subsidies as ex-Johor speaker Puad Zarkashi quits Umno over candidate selection disputes. Meanwhile, high-profile legal cases proceed and inflation continues declining.
Malaysia will maintain its BUDI95 RON95 petrol subsidy cap at 200 litres monthly while monitoring Middle Eastern developments. The government is watching a US-Iran ceasefire agreement to assess effects on global oil prices before deciding whether to restore the original 300-litre allowance.
Malaysia's human trafficking rescue numbers have fallen significantly since 2023, dropping from 70 victims to just four by May 2025, according to government data. Officials credit enforcement efforts but caution that unreported cases may mask the true scale.
Malaysian government leaders have called on citizens to embody the spirit of Hijrah as the Islamic year 1448H begins, emphasising transformation, unity and national resilience in facing global challenges.