Malaysians Look at the WorldWhat is happening in the world, why, and what it means for Malaysia — in plain language, with a source and a date on every figure.https://www.ghiblistyled.comen-usRM9.36m for 23 Kelantan Islamic schools, plus RM6.6m more for 42 others, says PMhttps://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/kelantan-islamic-education-funding-2026https://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/kelantan-islamic-education-funding-2026The 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 MadrasahSun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTwork-education-familykelantanislamic-educationpondokschool-fundinganwar-ibrahimfederal-allocationShah Alam High Court rules condo management bodies cannot use house rules to ban pets outrighthttps://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/condo-pet-ban-house-rules-high-court-october-2026https://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/condo-pet-ban-house-rules-high-court-october-2026The 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 strataFri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTmalaysia-impactstratacondopetshigh-courtjmbhouse-rulesby-law-14Penang named world's cheapest city for digital nomads, study findshttps://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/penang-cheapest-digital-nomad-city-2026https://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/penang-cheapest-digital-nomad-city-2026Penang 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 toFri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbusiness-opportunities-riskspenangdigital-nomadsremote-worktourismcreative-economyde-rantauPenang targets one-year timeline for technology finance centre, sets up implementation officehttps://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/penang-technology-finance-centre-one-year-timelinehttps://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/penang-technology-finance-centre-one-year-timelinePenang 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 targetedFri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbusiness-opportunities-riskspenangtechnology-financesemiconductorE&Ekhazanahinvestpenangstrategic-fundBudget 2027 pet tax relief: how much Malaysian pet owners can savehttps://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/pet-tax-relief-budget-2027-savingshttps://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/pet-tax-relief-budget-2027-savingsThe 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.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTwork-education-familybudget-2027tax-reliefpet-ownerslifestyle-reliefpersonal-financePetronas revenue hits RM152.4b in H1 2026 on higher LNG sales and domestic productionhttps://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/petronas-rm1524b-revenue-h1-2026https://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/petronas-rm1524b-revenue-h1-2026Petronas 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. MalaysianFri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTeconomypetronasrevenuelngenergygovernment-revenueoil-and-gasSabah and Sarawak interim special grants jump to RM1.5 billion each as 2027 Budget debate openshttps://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/sabah-sarawak-special-grants-2027-budgethttps://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/sabah-sarawak-special-grants-2027-budgetFederal 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.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTmalaysia-impactsabahsarawakspecial-grant2027-budgetfederalismmaf63Malaysia's exports passed RM200 billion for the first time in Septemberhttps://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/malaysia-exports-record-rm215-billion-september-2026https://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/malaysia-exports-record-rm215-billion-september-2026September 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.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTeconomytradeexportsMITIBNM holds OPR at 2.75% as inflation averages 1.8% in first seven monthshttps://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/bnm-holds-opr-at-2-75-percent-september-2026https://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/bnm-holds-opr-at-2-75-percent-september-2026Bank Negara Malaysia held the Overnight Policy Rate at 2.75% on 3 September 2026. Inflation averaged 1.8% in the first seven months. Loan rates and deposit yields stay put for now.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTeconomyBank Negara MalaysiaOPRinterest ratesinflationloanssavingsMalaysia's births fell 1.5% while deaths rose 29.1% from 2010 to 2019, DOSM time series showshttps://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/malaysia-births-deaths-2010-2019-vital-statisticshttps://www.ghiblistyled.com/blog/malaysia-births-deaths-2010-2019-vital-statisticsDOSM's Vital Statistics Time Series 2010-2019 shows live births fell 1.5% while deaths rose 29.1%. Crude birth rate dropped to 15.2 per 1,000 while crude death rate rose to 5.4 per 1,000. TFR fell below replacement level from 2015.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTmalaysia-impactvital statisticsdemographyDOSMfertilityageingMalaysia