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Communications Ministry, MCMC to study expanding CoPA metric to key economic areas

Following the historic launch of Penang Port’s private 5G network, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announces plans to take a redefined economic coverage metric to Cabinet and international telecom forums

Budget 2027: fiscal consolidation continues, people’s cost of living a priority Anwar

Anwar says solid economic growth must translate into quality job opportunities, higher wages, and reduced income inequality, and should not be measured solely by the gross domestic product growth rate

Budget 2027: Balancing big growth with fiscal control

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim tables the 5th Madani Budget today as Malaysia seeks to sustain 6% growth, sharpen spending efficiency, and fund long-term development without compromising economic stability

Budget 2027 to strengthen economy while ensuring growth benefits Malaysians: Anwar

Prime Minister says fifth Madani Budget will focus on easing cost-of-living pressures, protecting households and expanding opportunities

Govt open to studying GST-SST hybrid model for more progressive tax system: Anwar

Prime Minister says SST will remain Malaysia’s taxation framework, but selected GST elements may be considered to improve efficiency without burdening the wider public

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal