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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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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Malaysia Airlines, SIA join rush to cancel Middle East flights as Iran-US-Israel strikes escalate

More countries announce airspace closures as carriers suspend flights on Feb 28 and March 1, passengers reminded to check for updates on subsequent flights

Melaka schools to reopen on Oct 12 as API readings fall below 100

Air quality readings at all three monitoring stations in the state remain in the moderate range, with parents advised to monitor their children's health