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Malaysia's economic growth of six percent must translate into visible benefits for all Malaysians, the Prime Minister's Senior Political Advisor has stressed, acknowledging that while the MADANI Government has launched various initiatives, communication and delivery remain key challenges.
Johor's Menteri Besar has appointed 10 deputy chairmen to the State Executive Council committees, bolstering the state's administrative capacity as it pursues development targets under the Maju Johor 2030 framework.
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed a comprehensive review of two major government programmes—a Rp 268 trillion free school meals initiative and the Red and White cooperatives—signalling a significant policy recalibration amid mounting public criticism and controversy.
Parliament is scrutinising the proposed private partnership model for the East Coast Expressway Phase 3 and government enforcement against illegal vaping distribution to students during today's sitting.
Singapore's new SG Partnerships Fund has drawn applications from over 200 community projects seeking grants to support grassroots initiatives. The scheme offers tiered funding from S$5,000 to S$1 million for individuals and organisations.
Malaysia's People's Income Initiative has reached 7,787 households in nearly three years, with beneficiaries earning monthly incomes exceeding RM2,000. The programme tackles food insecurity and living costs while complementing existing poverty reduction efforts.
Malaysia's Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim has reaffirmed that public university admissions are strictly merit-based and free from political influence, while highlighting improved graduate employment outcomes.