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The government allocated RM9.36 million to 23 Islamic educational institutions in Kelantan in 2025 and approved an additional RM6.628 million in 2026 for 42 other institutions, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, according to Malay Mail. He also presented RM200,000 to Madrasah
The Shah Alam High Court ruled on 30 October 2026 that House Rule 9.0 cannot be used to prohibit a resident from keeping three cats, and that any enforcement must be based on By-law 14 of the Strata Management (Maintenance and Management) Regulations 2015 and supported by evidence. For strata
Penang tops a 2026 study of 26 cities as the most budget-friendly base for digital nomads, with monthly costs of €850 (about RM3,860) including rent. The DE Rantau Pass allows eligible remote workers to stay 12 months. Malaysian tourism and creative-economy stakeholders can use the ranking to
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow told the state legislative assembly on 30 October 2026 that the state hopes to establish the Penang Technology Finance Centre within one year, down from the original two-year timeline. A RM100 million strategic fund involving Khazanah and InvestPenang is targeted
The 2027 Budget proposal would let pet owners claim vaccination and sterilisation costs under the RM2,500 lifestyle tax relief. A household with two cats and one dog can save RM62.70 at the 11 per cent bracket or RM102.60 at 18 per cent. Here is how to plan eligible spending.
Petronas recorded RM152.4 billion in revenue for the first half of 2026, driven by higher LNG sales and domestic production. The figure shapes government revenue through dividends and taxes, while Petronas' 1,000 community initiatives since 2020 show how the company spreads its spending. Malaysian
Federal allocations to Sabah and Sarawak reach RM18.7 billion and RM16.2 billion in the 2027 Budget, with interim special grants of RM1.5 billion each. Here is what the money is, where it goes, and what the missing formula means for services in both states.
September exports hit a record RM215.11 billion, up 54.5% on a year earlier. What the trade numbers do and do not say about Malaysian pay, prices and jobs.