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Budget 2027: Duty-free shopping limit in Langkawi and Labuan raised to RM10,000

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- The duty-free shopping limit for visitors and tourists in Langkawi and Labuan is set to increase to RM10,000 to boost tourism on the two duty-free islands, Prime Minister Datuk... Read More


Budget 2027: Higher Education Ministry gets RM19.1bil, RM800mil for university facilities upgrades

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- The Higher Education Ministry will receive RM19.1 billion under Budget 2027. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this will include RM800 million to upgrade university... Read More


Budget 2027: Entertainment duty exemption for local film, theatre tickets in Federal Territories, creative sector gets RM130m

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- Tickets for local films and theatre performances in the Federal Territories will be fully exempt from entertainment duty starting in 2027, as part of the government's efforts t... Read More


South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for championing international law

OSLO, Oct. 9 -- South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay, who challenged apartheid before helping establish rape as an act of genocide under international law, has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.... Read More


Nobel Peace Prize 2026 goes to Navi Pillay, South African lawyer who helped establish rape as an act of genocide

OSLO, Oct. 9 -- South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay, who challenged apartheid before helping establish rape as an act of genocide under international law, has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.... Read More


Budget 2027: School repair allocation doubles to RM2b, dilapidated schools get RM1.3b

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- School repair allocation is set to be doubled to RM2 billion next year. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim when tabling the Budget 2027 in Parliament, said the allocation... Read More


Budget 2027: Road Transport Act to be amended to require drunk, drug-impaired drivers to compensate victims

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- Existing road transport law will be amended to make it mandatory for motorists driving under the influence to pay compensation to victims. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibra... Read More


Budget 2027: Govt allocates RM80b for subsidies, STR and SARA rises to RM16b

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- The government expects to spend more than RM80 billion on subsidies, assistance and incentives next year. Tabling Budget 2027 in Parliament, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ib... Read More


Budget 2027: Relief for caregivers as service tax for older citizens' care reduced, new tax exemptions and increased financial aid announced

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- The service tax rate for elderly care services will be reduced from eight to six per cent, starting January 1, 2027. A full exemption will also be granted on care fees up to R... Read More


Budget 2027: All Malaysians to be automatically registered with EPF at 18

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- All Malaysian citizens will be automatically registered as members of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) upon turning 18 to encourage earlier retirement savings, under a measur... Read More