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Malaysia's Defence Ministry has distributed RM275.4 million to veterans affairs, supporting welfare, healthcare, housing and education initiatives. The funding reflects the government's commitment to honouring military service.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the government's commitment to funding development projects in opposition-controlled areas, dismissing claims of reduced allocations as unfounded.
Malaysia's Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives has distributed nearly RM7 billion to over 213,000 micro and small enterprises nationwide during the first six months of 2026, halfway towards its RM15 billion annual target.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has committed RM2 million in government funding to the Al-Qaradawi Thought Institute, pledging support for research into the Islamic scholar's contributions to contemporary Islamic thought and moderation.
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Malaysia's government has released RM1 million in grants to revitalize downtown Kuala Lumpur, supporting heritage conservation and creative industries through the Downtown Kuala Lumpur Grants Programme 2026.
Malaysia's East Coast Expressway Phase 3 will be developed via public-private partnership rather than direct government funding, with a 122-kilometre dual carriageway connecting Kuala Terengganu to Kota Bharu at an estimated cost of RM9.8 billion.
Malaysia's government financing arm SJPP has greenlit RM4.9 billion in loans for over 6,000 small and medium enterprises during the first half of 2026, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Malaysia's Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has approved RM400,000 to upgrade the Gasing Pangkah court in Melaka, positioning it as a heritage tourism landmark and training centre for traditional sports.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared war on cronyism in entrepreneurial financing, pledging to eliminate reliance on political connections and support letters in loan approvals.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved an additional RM10 million to support the matching grant programme aimed at helping taxi operators replace aging vehicles, signalling renewed commitment to modernising Malaysia's taxi fleet.