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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has green-lit a RM22 million funding package to enhance the operational capacity of Malaysia's border security agency following the Bukit Kayu Hitam shooting that exposed vulnerabilities in the country's frontier defences.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has greenlit a RM22 million funding package to arm the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) with firearms and protective gear, responding to security vulnerabilities highlighted after a February shooting incident in Kedah.
Malaysia's monthly fuel subsidy expenditure hit RM7.5 billion in April as geopolitical tensions in West Asia drove up global crude prices, though costs have since eased with the recent oil price decline.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ruled out increasing fuel prices, insisting the government will continue absorbing subsidy costs estimated at RM7 billion monthly rather than resort to borrowing.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ruled out raising fuel prices, pledging the government will continue subsidising the cost. He cited monthly expenditures of between RM3 billion and RM7 billion to keep petrol prices competitive globally.
Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency will redirect its free meals programme towards remote and underserved areas after the budget was slashed by 20 percent, its new chief announced following her predecessor's arrest on corruption charges.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has pledged that cost-saving measures in Budget 2027 will not compromise the Ministry of Education's core initiatives, including teacher hiring and infrastructure improvements.
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.
Malaysia has asked Norway to return RM1.1 billion following the cancellation of a Naval Strike Missile procurement contract. The matter will now go to the Norwegian government for review.
The MADANI Government is implementing stringent cost-cutting measures across federal ministries while protecting critical sectors like education and healthcare. Savings are being redirected to public welfare programmes and infrastructure projects.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the Madani Government is restraining its own expenditure to free up funds for expanded assistance to ordinary Malaysians, prioritising public welfare over state spending.
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.
Japan is mobilising an extra US$19 billion to tackle surging energy expenses. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed the funds target household and business relief from climbing petrol, electricity and gas rates.
The Malaysian government has achieved about half of its targeted operational expenditure savings through streamlining measures across ministries and agencies, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The cost-cutting initiative, prompted by global supply chain challenges, has not compromised public services or welfare priorities.