National Policy & Budget news in Malaysia
24 stories across Malaysia, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu stated that Malaysia's rice self-sufficiency ratio (SSR) must be raised to at least 80 percent to ensure a comfortable supply level. He made the remarks in Serdang.
Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has welcomed the government's latest measures to ease cost-of-living pressures and support businesses, but called for broader relief under the 2027 Budget.
The article reflects on Malaysia's development since independence, emphasizing the need for strategic resilience in a volatile world. It calls for building national strength beyond the historical meaning of Merdeka.
Muhyiddin Yassin suggested the government review its taxation policy and subsidy rationalisation to reduce the rising cost of living for the people.
The article reflects on Malaysia's 69 years of independence, arguing that while the nation is free from colonial rule, its political thinking remains constrained by sentiment, fear, and identity-based divisions.
Malaysia's Ministry of Finance stated that the increase in fuel subsidy quota is due to organised supply, stricter enforcement, strong economic performance, and the government's financial capability.
The article discusses the ongoing debate over whether Malaysia is an Islamic state, examining constitutional and legal perspectives. It explores the implications of this classification for governance and society in the multi-religious country.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that promoting the Malay language should not be viewed as a zero-sum game, emphasizing that language mastery broadens unity and opportunities for all Malaysians.
Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz reflects on the meaning of Merdeka, urging Malaysians to move forward together with courage and unity, drawing lessons from the past to build a better future.
The article discusses the Malaysian government's proposed 200-litre monthly cap on subsidised RON95 fuel under the Budi95 initiative, analyzing whether this amount is sufficient for average drivers and its potential impact on households.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Malaysia’s newly unveiled National Housing Policy or Dasar Perumahan Negara (DRN) 202...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — The government will place greater emphasis on addressing the people’s cost-of-living...
KLANG, Aug 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to make several important announcements, inclu...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that the government will tighten the...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ruled out the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as M...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Retail prices of unsubsidised petroleum products nationwide will increase by between 10 sen...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Finance Ministry to conduct a...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The bill to cap the prime minister’s tenure to a maximum of 10 years will be retabled...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Budget 2027 must heed the voice of the people and meet their aspirations by driving the cou...
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today again indicated his hesitation to reintroduce th...
MELAKA, Aug 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he would soon announce several urgent changes that t...
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 — Malaysia has the potential to achieve high-income nation status in the next two to three yea...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — The direction of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) and the issue of...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — The National Energy Efficiency Policy and Action Plan 2026–2035 (NEEAP 2.0...