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Tax the rich: Malaysia’s ‘squeezed middle’ demands relief in Budget 2026

Economists say the M40 shoulders a growing share of the national bill as subsidy cuts and new taxes bite

Malaysians to face new, targeted tax measures in Budget 2026: economist

Economist Samirul Ariff Othman anticipates focus on high-income earners and luxury spending to strengthen public finances without burdening ordinary Malaysians

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Govt has settled RM42bil of 1MDB debt, total obligations exceed RM50bil: Anwar

Anwar reveals over RM9 billion in remaining debt, with government funds covering the shortfall

Solat Jumaat di pusat beli-belah: Zulkifli galak negeri lain turut serta

Menteri Agama Dr Zulkifli Hasan mengalu‑alukan negeri lain mencontohi Wilayah Persekutuan yang sudah mula laksana solat Jumaat di pusat beli‑belah, sambil merancang perluasan ke terminal, lapangan terbang dan R&R lebuh raya