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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced Malaysia has negotiated a 15 per cent reduction in acquisition costs for Littoral Mission Ships through direct government-to-government talks with Turkiye, representing significant defence procurement savings.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed the government allocates RM40-45 billion annually on subsidies, with fuel support forming a critical component to protect household purchasing power amid global price pressures.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim disclosed that the government allocates RM980 million annually to cover losses incurred by Felda under previous administration, highlighting the fiscal burden of addressing past mismanagement.
Malaysia's government has greenlit a RM1.7 billion initiative to replace 1,800 kilometres of outdated water pipelines across the country, focusing on deteriorating asbestos-cement pipes to reduce water loss and strengthen supply resilience.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed concerns about prohibitive costs for hosting Formula 1 races in Malaysia, stating the government's existing annual allocation for maintaining Sepang International Circuit is adequate.
Malaysia's Ministry of Economy has deployed 57.42% of its 2026 development budget, outpacing the national average and positioning itself fourth among ministries. The ministry aims for a top-three finish by December.
Retirement Fund Incorporated's RM12.9 billion in investment earnings cannot adequately cover the government's RM45 billion annual pension bill, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warns, highlighting a significant funding shortfall.
Malaysia's PAC has urged sweeping reforms to the cooking oil subsidy programme, recommending a 60,000 metric tonne monthly quota reduction and digital transformation to plug leaks in a RM10.9 billion scheme.
Malaysia's SARA cashless assistance programme has achieved near-complete uptake among beneficiaries, generating RM3.45 billion in local transactions this year. The initiative supports low- and middle-income households through MyKad-based credits.
An official UK inquiry has found the government wasted nearly £10 billion of taxpayers' money on personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic, with a controversial scheme favouring politically connected suppliers blamed for undermining public trust.
The RM9.6 million upgrade of Desa Tun Razak People's Housing Project has been completed, marking one of 22 finished projects out of 61 planned improvements in Kuala Lumpur funded by RM300 million allocated this year.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected allegations that he personally bought a new BMW, emphasizing the vehicle is government property assigned to his official duties.
Former Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul told the High Court that Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin proposed the appointment of 54 contractors under the Jana Wibawa programme through direct negotiation arrangements.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that Putrajaya is in active negotiations with Sarawak over an increase to the state's special grant entitlements under the Malaysia Agreement 1963, addressing long-standing fiscal concerns.