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[WATCH] Efficiency, not new taxes: the quiet reform behind Budget 2026’s record spending

Economists highlight cost savings and anti-corruption measures as key drivers of the budget, marking a shift towards more effective governance and sustainable economic management

Rationalisation of statutory bodies and GLCs: A path towards efficiency and accountability – Farouk Abdul Khalid

Is this yet another promising blueprint hindered by poor execution, or a cautiously managed approach to a monumental challenge?

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79 candidates to fight for 28 seats in Melaka polls

Besides notable incumbents defending their seats such as Melaka CM Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and Melaka Pakatan chief Adly Zahari, the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin will contest his maiden election in Paya Rumput

MCA gets four seats in Melaka polls, predicts tough fight in DAP strongholds

Initially given two seats, last-minute negotiations within Barisan Nasional now lands MCA with the staunchly DAP seats of Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir

Binance pours US$6.3b to plug 90% of massive cyber heist as regulators circle

Crypto titan Binance has deployed over US$6.3 billion of its own reserves to absorb a colossal cyberattack, pledging full restitution as global securities watchdogs ramp up scrutiny