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Malaysians have reacted with sarcasm and disbelief to an Indonesian official’s claim that his country provides the region’s oxygen, as toxic smoke from forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan chokes neighbouring nations. Syahganda Nainggolan, head of Indonesia’s government communications agency, prompted the backlash after invoking his country’s forests when questioned on Saturday about the severe smog that has forced school closures and triggered health warnings across Malaysia and...

Malaysian PM Anwar’s new budget tackles graft, but critics ask: is it too late?
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Malaysian PM Anwar’s new budget tackles graft, but critics ask: is it too late?

With his reformist credentials battered by coalition compromises and a looming general election, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has used his 2027 budget to launch a fresh wave of anti-corruption measures. But as his government nears its four-year mark, analysts warn that restoring public confidence will require more than additional funding and tighter legislative oversight. The measures, announced when Anwar presented Malaysia’s 2027 budget on Friday, include 1.1 billion ringgit (US$269...

Tuanku Muhriz's position reinforced with invitation to Conference of Rulers
Oct 12, 2026

Tuanku Muhriz's position reinforced with invitation to Conference of Rulers

However, His Highness will only attend pre-council meeting.

S'wak announces 25pct electricity discount next year, tables RM14.8b budget
Oct 12, 2026

S'wak announces 25pct electricity discount next year, tables RM14.8b budget

The discount will cost the state government RM281 million.

Singapore tops global air pollution ranks again, rolls out haze subsidies
Oct 12, 2026

Singapore tops global air pollution ranks again, rolls out haze subsidies

Singapore again ranked as the world’s most polluted city on Monday, according to Swiss-based air quality monitor IQAir, as the fires on Borneo and Sumatra islands – intensified by a turbocharged El Nino weather phenomenon – keep emitting toxic haze. The city state has rolled out subsidies for haze-related medical treatment and schools were closed in parts of neighbouring Malaysia, as both countries grapple with persistently unhealthy air quality due to fires in nearby Indonesia. The fires have...

Rantau Panjang MP injured in crash, PM wishes speedy recovery
Oct 12, 2026

Rantau Panjang MP injured in crash, PM wishes speedy recovery

PAS lawmaker receiving treatment at Kuala Lipis Hospital, daughter unhurt.

Hamzah warns Putrajaya against 'slaughtering golden goose' with GLC, GLIC demands
Oct 12, 2026

Hamzah warns Putrajaya against 'slaughtering golden goose' with GLC, GLIC demands

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No recent meetings with AirAsia, says Loke
Oct 12, 2026

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Transport minister unaware of any discussions involving his ministry.

Budget 2027 'candies' won't determine voters' choice - Hamzah
Oct 12, 2026

Budget 2027 'candies' won't determine voters' choice - Hamzah

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No lemonade for carmaker's lemons: PKR Youth leader wants 'lemon law' in fast lane
Oct 12, 2026

No lemonade for carmaker's lemons: PKR Youth leader wants 'lemon law' in fast lane

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Two MPs sue Malacca state govt over appointed reps motion
Oct 12, 2026

Two MPs sue Malacca state govt over appointed reps motion

Khoo, Adly want court to rule motion contradicts federal and state constitutions.

Shares in Malaysia’s Genting tumble by most in 28 years
Oct 12, 2026

Shares in Malaysia’s Genting tumble by most in 28 years

Share in Genting plunged by the most in 28 years after the leisure group controlled by Malaysian billionaire Lim Kok Thay announced plans to raise about 1.25 billion ringgit (US$306 million) through a renounceable rights issue. The stock fell as much as 17 per cent to 1.56 ringgit, the biggest decline since 1998. The issue price would be fixed at a discount ranging between 25 and 30 per cent, Genting said in a bourse filing on Friday, adding that proceeds raised would be used to repay its...

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