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Malaysia's Finance Ministry is prepared to review and adjust the BUDI MADANI Diesel subsidy programme based on actual usage data, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said, drawing parallels with successful targeted subsidy adjustments made to e-hailing schemes.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Johor's executive councillors to interrogate previous Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional federal governments over allegations that the state has been shortchanged in revenue allocations.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim claims the Federal government has channelled RM16 billion more to Johor than the state contributed in taxes, demonstrating the centre's commitment to equitable development across Malaysia's regions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim disclosed that the federal government allocated RM16 billion to Johor over three years, exceeding the state's RM14 billion tax contribution, highlighting the government's commitment to broader regional development.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has committed to restoring the consumption tax on food to 8% after a temporary two-year reduction beginning April 2027, addressing fiscal sustainability concerns amid inflationary pressures.
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Malaysia is shifting towards targeted rather than universal subsidies to ensure public funds reach those who need them most, says the Crisis Management Task Force chairman, as fuel subsidy costs surge amid global instability.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has renewed calls for across-the-board budget cuts spanning all government ministries as the nation prepares its 2027 allocation, reinforcing the administration's focus on fiscal management.
The federal government has lifted Sabah's interim special grant to RM1.5 billion from RM600 million, demonstrating its resolve to address the state's longstanding fiscal grievances through measured action.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that the 2027 budget will emphasise spending restraint, with government departments expected to identify savings amid international economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainties.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that funding cuts to the Education Ministry, while unavoidable, remain within manageable parameters and should not compromise the sector's core functions.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has signalled that government ministries may face tighter budget allocations in 2027 as Malaysia contends with economic challenges linked to Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions.
New Zealand's government unveiled a fiscally conservative 2026 budget prioritising deficit reduction and returning to surplus by 2028-29, a year ahead of schedule. Health spending receives the largest increase of NZ$5.8 billion.