STR, Sara: Total aid the same in 2027, but less cash for low-income families

Malaysia Kini - Oct 26, 2026

For families earning below RM2.5k, cash handout reduced by up to RM600, while Sara raised to RM1.8k.

Read full article

MORE NEWS

Lawyer representing cops in Shuhaily case weighs legal action over 'online attacks'
Oct 25, 2026

Lawyer representing cops in Shuhaily case weighs legal action over 'online attacks'

Kamal says his team is reviewing content that may have crossed legal boundaries.

Malaysian tourist falls into 10-meter-deep hole in Da Lat
Oct 25, 2026

Malaysian tourist falls into 10-meter-deep hole in Da Lat

A 40-year-old Malaysian woman was rescued after falling into a 10m deep hole while hiking in Da Lat, Lam Dong Province, in Vietnam's Central Highlands, on Sunday, local authorities said.

Filipinos split on Marcos’ South China Sea handling amid row over Jing Quan’s remarks
Oct 25, 2026

Filipinos split on Marcos’ South China Sea handling amid row over Jing Quan’s remarks

Filipinos are almost evenly divided over the Marcos administration’s handling of the maritime dispute with China, even as nearly three in four favour diplomacy over confrontation, according to a new survey. That preference has taken on added significance after recent remarks by China’s ambassador to Manila sparked a diplomatic row ahead of November’s Asean summit. The feud underscored the challenge of managing tensions with Beijing, and increasingly hostile rhetoric could make the diplomatic...

Exit BN, not just walk out of the hall, DAP MP tells MCA
Oct 25, 2026

Exit BN, not just walk out of the hall, DAP MP tells MCA

Have the courage to exit or push for coalition's dissolution, says Chong.

Malaysian-owned tanker carrying US$14 million in ketamine seized in Indonesia
Oct 25, 2026

Malaysian-owned tanker carrying US$14 million in ketamine seized in Indonesia

The tanker detained by Indonesian authorities that was used in an attempt to smuggle 1.16 tonnes of ketamine is owned by a Malaysian-registered company. Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director Hussein Omar Khan said the two directors of the company that owns the MT Global 168 are Malaysians. He said the company’s office is located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia’s Johor state. According to Hussein, the tanker had previously applied for registration under the Malaysian flag but had...

Upside-down Jalur Gemilang stunt risks Malaysians’ image in Australia – minister
Oct 25, 2026

Upside-down Jalur Gemilang stunt risks Malaysians’ image in Australia – minister

Mustapha says MA63 progress shows rights can be pursued without provocation.

Novel idea: Thailand, Vietnam take books on the road in reading drive
Oct 25, 2026

Novel idea: Thailand, Vietnam take books on the road in reading drive

Tran Dai Thang spotted two young people who had picked up their drinks at a pop-up cafe beside his travelling bookstore and were about to leave, so he called them over. One of them said they did not read books, Thang recalled. But he kept the conversation going and eventually persuaded the visitor to buy a book for 10,000 dong (US$0.40) – heavily discounted from its original price of 45,000 dong. For Thang, an artist and publisher, the small sale mattered far less than the fact that someone who...

LFL urges AG to order murder probe into custodial death, seeks Bukit Aman takeover
Oct 25, 2026

LFL urges AG to order murder probe into custodial death, seeks Bukit Aman takeover

Lawyers cite alleged internal injuries and question police account of cause of death.

BN to discuss MCA Malacca candidate issue before Oct 31 - Zahid
Oct 25, 2026

BN to discuss MCA Malacca candidate issue before Oct 31 - Zahid

This is an issue we will resolve, says coalition chairperson.

Singapore tells suppliers to ‘honour commitments’ amid Indonesia’s gas cut
Oct 25, 2026

Singapore tells suppliers to ‘honour commitments’ amid Indonesia’s gas cut

Singapore expects all parties who have signed commercial contracts for gas supplies to “honour their commitments”, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Sunday after Indonesia cut its exports. Speaking at the People’s Action Party (PAP) convention, Wong added that Singapore’s gas importer will take the necessary steps to protect its rights and interests. Indonesia began reducing natural gas exports to Singapore on Saturday. Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas said the move was to...

Selangor PAS Youth urges state govt to act on alleged live pig shipments via Port Klang
Oct 25, 2026

Selangor PAS Youth urges state govt to act on alleged live pig shipments via Port Klang

Vice-chief says activity contradicts Sultan Sharafuddin's decree.

Malacca polls: Rauf says BN seat allocation final as MCA sulks
Oct 25, 2026

Malacca polls: Rauf says BN seat allocation final as MCA sulks

UPDATED 11.04AM | This matter has been agreed upon by all parties, says state coalition chairperson.

RECOMMENDED

Newsletter

Subscribe to us for more recent news from Top Spot Malaysia

ABOUT US
Top Spot Malaysia

Top Spot Malaysia brings you not only the hottest, but also the hidden spots in Malaysia that you never knew or heard about. We deliver the best information in an entertaining way.

Copyright © 2015 - 2026 Top Spot Malaysia. All Rights Reserved.