National Policy & Budget news in Bertam Pulau Pinang

1. MOF tours states to gather input for Budget 2027

   7 hours ago Berita Harian Sekolah Menengah Agama Al-Mashoor (Perempuan), George Town, Pulau Pinang 15.4 km

   The Finance Ministry is running a Budget Tour across the country to gather views from industry, NGOs and the public for Budget 2027. Deputy Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan said Penang was chosen for its key role in the electrical and electronics and semiconductor sectors, after visiting Sekolah Menengah Agama Al-Mashoor (Perempuan) in George Town.

2. Saifuddin welcomes Umno's commitment to stay in unity government

   1 day ago New Straits Times Kampung Badlishah-Ayer Putih, Junjong, Kulim, Kedah 41.9 km

   Saifuddin Nasution Ismail welcomed Umno's commitment to remain in the unity government until the end of its term, following a statement by Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said it aligns with the 2022 memorandum of understanding and contributes to political stability and economic growth. Saifuddin spoke after visiting the Kampung Badlishah-Ayer Putih, Junjong road project in Kulim.

3. Saifuddin: Parliament term not over, no 'iddah' yet for GE16

   1 day ago Harian Metro Kulim, Kedah 26.4 km

   Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the 15th Parliament's term began only in February 2023 and ends in February 2028, so the government has not entered the 'iddah' period for GE16. He was responding to UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki's call for an early election. Saifuddin said the power to dissolve Parliament rests with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.