National Policy & Budget news in Teluk Bahang Penang

1. MOF tours states to gather input for Budget 2027

   8 hours ago Berita Harian Sekolah Menengah Agama Al-Mashoor (Perempuan), George Town, Pulau Pinang 13.3 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: Parliament term not over, no 'iddah' yet for GE16

   1 day ago Harian Metro Kulim, Kedah 45.6 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.