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Malaysia's government has achieved nearly RM5 billion in savings through expenditure control measures implemented in response to global supply chain pressures, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong announced.
Malaysia's government has greenlit a RM44.5 million flood mitigation initiative targeting 30 projects across Petaling Jaya and Damansara. The scheme aims to tackle chronic flood-prone zones in the Selangor region.
Malaysia's government has approved an extra RM2 million for this year's Warriors' Day celebration, nearly doubling the typical annual budget, underscoring renewed focus on military veterans' welfare and national defence priorities.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated the MADANI Government may raise payments under the STR and SARA assistance programmes during the next Budget cycle, contingent on Malaysia's economic trajectory improving.
Malaysia's fiscal deficit is projected to reach 3.6% of GDP in 2026, only slightly above the government's 3.5% target, despite allocating an extra RM25 billion for fuel subsidies to maintain RON95 petrol prices at RM1.99 per litre.
Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee has mandated quarterly written progress reports on the RM11.22 billion Littoral Combat Ship project to ensure timely delivery of all five vessels to the Royal Malaysian Navy and prevent further setbacks.
The government faces mounting pressure to justify overseas travel expenses as healthcare workers continue leaving public hospitals amid concerns over pay, workload and working conditions, raising questions about budgetary priorities.
Muda party president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz has questioned the government's timing in announcing a RM216 million allocation, alleging it forms part of a pattern of releasing 'election goodies' as polling dates approach.
Competing demonstrations across Indonesia reflect deepening divisions over President Prabowo's free meal programme, with students demanding cuts due to corruption and spending concerns while workers and farmers mobilise to protect their livelihoods.
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Malaysia's government expects annual savings of RM2 billion through the BUDI MADANI Diesel programme, which caps subsidised diesel at RM2.10 per litre from July using MyKad verification to prevent cross-border smuggling and subsidy abuse.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlighted that the Federal government has returned RM16 billion to Johor through development projects and allocations, exceeding the state's RM14 billion revenue contribution to federal coffers between 2023 and 2025.