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Less populous states with limited revenue to benefit as capitation grants rise under new law
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The Dewan Negara today passed the Capitation Grant Bill 2026, which seeks to amend the rates of grant allocated according to the population of each state based on a new rates structure. Deputy Finance Minister
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Govt may amend, introduce stricter laws to tackle 3R issues
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 —The government is considering amending or introducing stricter laws to address issues involving race, religion, and royalty (3R), following incidents where some parties appeared to disregard existing legal provisions. Government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the
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Azam Baki shareholding issue: Fahmi says chief secretary to decide next steps after Cabinet review
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The Cabinet has left it to the Chief Secretary to the Government to determine the next course of action regarding the shareholding issue involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, Communications
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HLB Islamic unveils new brand identity, launches ‘Hayat’ wealth stewardship proposition
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — Hong Leong Islamic Bank has refreshed its consumer-facing brand identity as HLB Islamic, alongside a strengthened core proposition that encourages customers to manage wealth through a Shariah-guided lifecycle approach. The move marks a new chapter
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Moody’s says high energy prices to lift Petronas upstream earnings, subsidies a risk
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — Credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings expects expect high energy prices will boost Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) upstream earnings. It said in a statement today that higher petroleum-related revenues provide additional mitigation amid volatility in global oil
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No Raya open houses, tighter overseas travel as Anwar pushes fiscal discipline
PUTRAJAYA, March 11 — The government has decided that all ministries, government agencies, and government-linked companies will not hold Aidilfitri open house celebrations this year as part of a move to promote more prudent spending amid global economic uncertainty. Prime
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Oil spikes amid Middle East tensions, but RON95 stays at RM1.99; Anwar says Malaysia’s fuel supply secure until May
PUTRAJAYA, March 11 — Malaysia’s petrol supply remains under control and is sufficient at least until May 2026 despite turmoil in global oil markets triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said
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Jakim to hold ‘solat hajat’ for global peace after Friday prayers amid Gulf turmoil
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will hold Solat Hajat (special prayer of needs) for global peace, after Friday prayers (March 13) at the National Mosque, here, as well as at Putra Mosque and
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Negeri Sembilan smashes investment record with RM19.1b in 2025
SEREMBAN, March 11 — Negeri Sembilan recorded a record RM19.1 billion in approved investments last year, surpassing its initial target of RM10 billion. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the investments involved 295 projects approved by the state’s Malaysian
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Johor MB to unveil post-Aidilfitri plan to tackle JB traffic congestion
JOHOR BAHRU, March 11 — The Johor government will hold a special briefing on methods and plans to reduce traffic congestion in the city after the Aidilfitri celebrations. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said that he will personally deliver
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