Anwar resists GST comeback, eyes selective levy fixes to reinforce SST ahead Budget 2027
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today again indicated his hesitation to reintroduce th...
National Policy & Budget news in Lenggeng
15 stories within reach of Lenggeng, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
Malaysia's rice self-sufficiency ratio needs to reach 80 per cent, says Mohamad
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.
Muhyiddin backs cost-of-living measures, seeks broader relief in 2027 Budget
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.
Rising Cost of Living: Government Urged to Review Taxation Policy, Subsidy Rationalisation - Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin Yassin suggested the government review its taxation policy and subsidy rationalisation to reduce the rising cost of living for the people.
Budi95's monthly limit: How far can 200 litres take you?
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.
National Housing Policy: What does the policy mean for Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Malaysia’s newly unveiled National Housing Policy or Dasar Perumahan Negara (DRN) 202...
Budget 2027 to focus on cost‑of‑living issues and attracting investment, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — The government will place greater emphasis on addressing the people’s cost-of-living...
No more free rides: Malaysia starts stricter vetting of foreign investors to protect local jobs
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that the government will tighten the...
Anwar rules out full GST return, citing cost-of-living concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ruled out the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as M...
MOF: Unsubsidised petrol and diesel to rise 10-20 sen per litre from Aug 20-26
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Retail prices of unsubsidised petroleum products nationwide will increase by between 10 sen...
Anwar orders full study of hybrid SST-GST system, report to go to Cabinet
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Finance Ministry to conduct a...
‘Who wants power forever?’: Azalina confirms PM term limit bill retabled in October
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The bill to cap the prime minister’s tenure to a maximum of 10 years will be retabled...
Budget 2027 to heed rakyat’s voices, PM says, as energy crisis weighs on households
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Budget 2027 must heed the voice of the people and meet their aspirations by driving the cou...
Govt to reassess Sosma, refugee policies against current needs, says home minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — The direction of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) and the issue of...
NEEAP 2.0 targets RM85.24b savings, 11.6 per cent reduction in energy demand by 2035
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — The National Energy Efficiency Policy and Action Plan 2026–2035 (NEEAP 2.0...