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Govt cuts cost to spend on people’s welfare: Anwar

As geopolitical uncertainty over US-Israel war on Iran continues, Prime Minister is speaking more often about cost-cutting measures and signalling further cuts in Budget 2027

Anwar hints at deeper spending cuts in Budget 2027 amid global economic pressures

Prime Minister says ministries must tighten expenditure as geopolitical tensions and global uncertainty weigh on Malaysia’s fiscal position

Govt’s Hari Raya and travel limits underscore fiscal prudence: Analysts

Analysts see symbolic cost-cutting measures as a signal of discipline, urging broader reforms for lasting fiscal resilience

This is an era of madness, partial insanity: PM hits back at criticism over overseas trip costs

KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described the criticism over the cost of his recent overseas delegation as ‘madness’ or ‘partial insanity’. Anwar reiterated that the private companies accompanying...

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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

Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

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