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Sukma 2026 budget cut sees ceremonies downsized, Sepang International Circuit plan dropped

State halves budget to RM40–50m amid austerity push, prioritising competition quality over spectacle and scrapping costly venue plans

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LRT 3 fault free run: Meeting between Prasarana and main con scheduled next week

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says FFR still pending as priority is safety

Negeri Sembilan crisis highlights flaws in Malaysia’s electoral system: Projek Sama

Watchdog calls for electoral reform, warning that similar political crises may recur unless systemic changes are addressed

Petronas Sets RM20bil dividend for govt in 2026

Malaysia’s national oil company balances reinvestment priorities with shareholder returns as it outlines future capital spending