KUALA LUMPUR: The shift from bulk RON95 petrol subsidies to targeted subsidies through BUDI MADANI (BUDI95) is expected to reduce subsidy leakage and generate fiscal savings of around RM2.5 billion to RM4 billion per year, the Finance Ministry said. It said this was subject to movements in world crude oil
NEW DELHI, India: India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday described the handover of three Malaysian crime suspects to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) as “smooth” and in line with strong bilateral cooperation in law enforcement. The three, linked to the ‘Captain Praba’ organised crime gang, were deported to
BERLIN, Germany: Football clubs have spent a record USD13.08 billion (RM51.3 billion) on international transfers in 2025, governing body FIFA said on Wednesday, as reported by German Press Agency (dpa). The FIFA Global Transfer Report said that 86,158 players changed clubs which is also a record. Transfers passed the USD10
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will ensure that the targeting of subsidies does not burden the people, thus enabling the government to increase the allocation of targeted aid to the people in an effort to strengthen a more inclusive social protection network. The Finance Ministry said in a reply on the parliament
CEBU CITY, The Philippines: ASEAN foreign ministers reiterated their collective resolve to pursue a Myanmar-owned and Myanmar-led path towards a peaceful and lasting solution. The pledge was made during the Extended Informal Consultation on the Implementation of the Five-Point Consensus (5PC), held in conjunction with the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM)
KUALA LUMPUR: A Member of Parliament suggested that the MADANI government establish a special ministry or central agency to address the issue of urban poverty in the country more comprehensively. Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (PH-Gombak) said that without a specific focus on resolving the issue, it is feared that existing
BANGKOK, Thailand: Lalisa ‘Lisa’ Manobal of Blackpink has been named the Amazing Thailand Ambassador under the ‘Feel All the Feelings’ campaign. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor, Thapanee Kiatphaibool, said Lisa’s role as ambassador will showcase Thailand’s beauty, unique appeal, and value from a fresh perspective, encouraging visitors to appreciate
KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to establish the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can ensure that cooperation among all ethnic groups involved in an ecosystem or value chain can be maximised, said the Economy Ministry. In a written reply on the official parliament website, the ministry said the scaling of MSME
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested five more individuals to assist in investigations into the companies believed to be linked to the appointment of a crony company involving a senior Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) officer. According to sources, those detained comprised company directors, managers and business owners believed
KUALA LUMPUR: The government today launched the dashboard portal on the implementation status of ‘Matters under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63)’ to enable the public to monitor the latest developments in its implementation. Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, said the portal, which is operated by the Sabah and