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BUDI95 saves Putrajaya up to RM4b a year, boosts funding for welfare programmes

The targeted RON95 subsidy scheme has generated annual savings of between RM2.5 billion and RM4 billion, enabling the government to channel more funds into cash aid, welfare assistance and cost-of-living initiatives,Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said

Middle East tensions cloud Malaysia’s economic outlook as oil prices surge

Higher crude prices may boost revenue, but economists warn of subsidy strain, rising import costs and cost-of-living pressures if tensions persist

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End of an era: Ex-Malaysia Airlines A380 faces dismantling in French scrapyard

Once a long-haul icon, the superjumbo is being dismantled for prized components as the airline modernises its fleet with fuel-efficient jets

Malaysia Airlines soars to 39th in Skytrax’s World’s Best Airline ranking

National carrier climbs eight positions, a significant improvement from last year's 47th place

Can Mutiara LRT line transform Penang’s transport, economy? Here’s an explainer

The RM13bil endeavour aims to tackle congestion, enhance connectivity, and spark economic growth across the island

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