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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced he will directly oversee all matters affecting the Indian community, coordinating policies on financing, entrepreneurship and welfare while maintaining Human Resources Minister R. Ramanan's existing role.
The number of sterling millionaires in the UK has fallen to its lowest level since the 2008 financial crisis, with 442,000 individuals now holding seven-figure fortunes, signalling broader economic pessimism.
Bank Negara Malaysia should evolve its supervisory framework from prescriptive rule-making to collaborative engagement with the financial industry, according to former deputy governor Datuk Ooi Sang Kuang, speaking at the Sasana Symposium 2026.
Bank Negara Malaysia will implement a more rigorous Performance Measurement Framework for six development financial institutions from July 2027, evaluating their success in achieving development mandates and creating measurable impact across priority sectors.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged the incoming Negeri Sembilan government to prioritise business-friendly policies and support for Bumiputera entrepreneurs, positioning the state as a competitive economic hub.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers a pivotal State of the Nation address seeking to restore public trust and revive economic growth, battling fallout from a massive corruption scandal and internal political divisions that have undermined his administration.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened a new government office in Manchester called No10 North, signalling a major shift in how the UK will handle economic policy and regional development outside the capital.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Malaysia will commence Budget 2027 preparation next month, with parliamentary tabling anticipated in early October. The budget will prioritize translating economic growth into tangible improvements in living standards.
Sabah is cracking down on 'Ali Baba' tourism arrangements where foreign operators control businesses registered locally, threatening the state's reputation and economy worth RM12 billion annually.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pointed to Malaysia's second-quarter GDP expansion as evidence of the nation's economic durability, crediting three years of government reforms and structural policy changes for strengthening the country's financial footing.
Parliament has passed the KWAN Bill 2026, expanding Malaysia's national trust fund to encompass broader natural resource wealth beyond oil and gas. Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah emphasizes the fund's role in securing options for future generations.
Sabah's Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor says the state is collaborating with the Finance Ministry to strengthen the targeted diesel subsidy scheme following its rollout on July 1, with a federal-state meeting scheduled for July 17.
More than 200 leading economists and Nobel laureates have jointly called on governments and tech companies to develop urgent policies addressing AI's economic impact, warning the transformation could happen in years rather than decades.
A Nobel Prize-winning economist has cautioned that artificial intelligence will not resurrect the rapid productivity growth Western economies once enjoyed, suggesting this era may have permanently ended regardless of technological advances.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to investigate allegations that petrol station operators sustained significant losses during Malaysia's transition to a targeted fuel subsidy system.
Policy analysts and economists have endorsed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's decision to eliminate support letters in approving business financing, arguing the move will curb cronyism and redirect capital to viable ventures.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has repositioned Bumiputera empowerment as a comprehensive national priority requiring coordination across all government ministries and agencies, rather than concentrating responsibility within select institutions.
Malaysia's government has activated 120 decisions through the National Economic Action Council to counter global supply chain disruptions. Twenty-seven measures are complete, with 93 underway, protecting MSMEs and essential goods supplies.
Parliament will examine how the West Asian conflict affects Malaysia's tourism sector and review security readiness in Langkawi for migrant smuggling operations during a 16-day sitting beginning today.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed local authorities nationwide to streamline their approval procedures, positioning the move as essential to strengthening Malaysia's competitive standing in attracting foreign and domestic investment.
Malaysia faces mounting political pressure ahead of Johor state elections, with high-profile defections, ongoing corruption cases and economic management concerns dominating the national agenda.
Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan says the government will consider proposals to refine the BUDI MADANI Diesel subsidy programme, with any changes guided by real usage data rather than assumptions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed Malaysia's significant jump in the IMD World Competitiveness Index 2026—from 23rd to 15th position—to comprehensive civil service reforms and institutional improvements.
Malaysia's top civil service official has urged government departments to rapidly translate Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent diplomatic missions into tangible economic benefits and investment opportunities for the nation.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has brought together federal and state leaders to address pressing concerns over economic stability, water scarcity and food self-sufficiency as the nation faces global headwinds.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has chaired the 149th Meeting of Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers, with discussions centred on reviving Malaysia's economy amid global uncertainty and preparing for El Niño impacts on water, agriculture, and food security.
Political analysts believe the Johor state election outcome could hinge on voters aged 21-39, a demographic increasingly focused on employment prospects, housing affordability, and economic stability amid rising living costs.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet approval has sunk to 55.8%, marking its weakest performance since her October appointment, as voters grapple with inflation and geopolitical uncertainty affecting regional trade.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that all government-linked and private development projects must create genuine opportunities for middle- and lower-income groups, warning against widening wealth disparities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appointed an adviser focused on bolstering ties between Malaysia's semiconductor industry and academic institutions, without requiring extra government funding.
A US-Iran peace agreement offers potential relief for global oil markets, though price recovery will take months as logistics costs and supply disruptions unwind, according to Malaysia's Political Secretary to the Finance Minister.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has assumed direct control of the Eastern Economic Corridor from Deputy PM Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, signalling a strategic shift toward food security and data centre investment rather than traditional heavy industry.