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Projects amounting to RM5 bil for agriculture transformation being planned: Anwar

Prime minister says the several mega projects under planning will focus on increasing rice yield, improving farmers’ livelihoods

Govt aims to boost padi yield to six-tonnes per hectare: deputy agriculture minister

The government plans to increase its padi production to six tonnes per hectare (ha) compared to the current level which is between three to four tonnes per ha. 

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RM4,000 grant to scrap old car, buy new Proton, Perodua

Under Budget 2026, government and national car makers to provide the grant to ensure better road safety

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

DoSM estimates Malaysia’s population to be 34.1 mil in 2024

Three states with the highest population are Selangor, Johor, Sabah