PETALING JAYA, October 18 – In a significant move, the Malaysian government will implement targeted subsidies for RON95 petrol starting mid-2025.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/18/targeted-ron95-subsidies-to-begin-mid-2025-as-part-of-malaysias-rm421-billion-budget/

KUALA LUMPUR, October 18 – The Malaysian government has allocated RM750 million in the 2025 federal budget to address flood mitigation and preparedness efforts nationwide.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/18/rm750-million-allocated-for-flood-mitigation-and-preparedness-in-2025-budget/

PETALING JAYA, October 18 – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced the introduction of a 2% tax on annual dividend income exceeding RM100,000 for individual shareholders, effective from the 2025 assessment year.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/18/new-2-tax-on-dividends-over-rm100000-annually-from-2025/

PUTRAJAYA, October 18 – The Malaysian government has earmarked RM13 billion for the Rahmah cash aid programs, Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA), in the 2025 federal budget.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/18/rm13-billion-allocated-for-rahmah-cash-aid-to-benefit-60-of-malaysians/

KUALA LUMPUR, October 18 – In a significant move to enhance the livelihoods of Malaysian workers, the government has announced an increase in the minimum wage from RM1,500 to RM1,700 per month, effective February 1, 2025.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/18/malaysia-announces-minimum-wage-increase-to-rm1700-starting-february-2025/

PETALING JAYA, October 18 – The government has announced that 100 new halal auditors will be hired for the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) as part of the RM421 billion allocated in the 2025 federal budget.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/18/100-new-halal-auditors-for-jakim-in-2025-budget/

KUALA LUMPUR, October 18 – The Malaysian government has announced a historic allocation of RM64.1 billion for the Education Ministry in the 2025 federal budget, reflecting a strong commitment to enhancing the country’s education system.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/18/education-ministry-receives-record-rm64-1-billion-in-2025-budget/

KUALA LUMPUR, October 18 — In a proactive move to address the growing concerns over scams and cyber threats, the Malaysian government has allocated RM30 million in Budget 2025, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced today.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/18/malaysia-allocates-rm30-million-in-budget-2025-to-combat-scams-and-cyber-threats/

KUALA LUMPUR, October 18 — As part of its comprehensive health initiatives and fiscal strategy, the Malaysian government has announced plans to incrementally raise the excise duty on sugary drinks starting January 1, 2025.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/18/excise-duty-on-sugary-drinks-to-increase-in-phases-in-2025/

KUALA LUMPUR, October 18 – In a bid to support first-time home buyers, the Malaysian government has announced a tax relief of up to RM7,000 on loan interest payments for properties valued at up to RM500,000.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/18/government-introduces-rm7000-tax-relief-for-first-time-home-buyers/

KUALA LUMPUR, October 18 — The Malaysian government has earmarked RM19.5 billion for the Home Ministry in its 2025 federal budget, which totals RM421 billion.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/18/home-ministry-allocated-rm19-5-billion-in-2025-federal-budget/

KUALA LUMPUR, October 18 — The Malaysian government has allocated nearly RM1 billion in the 2025 budget for an innovative padi planting scheme aimed at enabling farmers to harvest five crops over two years.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/18/rm1-billion-allocated-for-high-yield-padi-planting-scheme-in-2025-budget/

KUALA LUMPUR, October 18 – During his budget speech for 2025, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to introduce a new law permitting house arrest as an alternative punishment for certain offenses.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/18/govt-proposes-new-law-for-house-arrest-as-alternative-punishment-says-anwar/

KUALA LUMPUR, October 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced the establishment of the National Fund-of-Funds (NFOF) under Khazanah Nasional Bhd, set to launch in November 2024 with a substantial fund of RM1 billion.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/19/pm-anwar-unveils-rm1-billion-national-fund-of-funds-to-propel-local-startups-in-budget-2025/

KUALA LUMPUR, October 19 – The popular My50 monthly pass, widely used by Malaysians in the Klang Valley for accessing public transport services, will continue into 2025.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/19/my50-pass-extended-for-2025-as-public-transport-infrastructure-to-be-enhanced/

KUALA LUMPUR, October 19 – The era of queuing early in the morning to obtain numbers at Urban Transformation Centres (UTC) will soon be a thing of the past.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/19/online-ticketing-system-to-be-implemented-at-all-utcs/

KUALA LUMPUR, October 19 – In response to the long-standing demand from Malaysians for improved public transportation services, Prasarana has initiated the procurement process for electric buses and passenger train coaches.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/19/prasarana-begins-procurement-of-electric-buses-and-train-coaches/

KUALA LUMPUR, October 19 – In a bid to foster a healthier work-life balance, the Malaysian government will introduce tax deductions for companies implementing Flexible Working Arrangements (FWA).

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/19/tax-deductions-to-promote-flexible-work-arrangements-in-malaysia/

KUALA LUMPUR, October 19 – Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim has presented the 2025 federal government budget, allocating a historic RM421 billion, marking the first time the budget has surpassed RM400 billion.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/19/anwar-tables-historic-rm421-billion-budget-for-2025-with-key-highlights-and-initiatives/

GEORGE TOWN, October 19 — A viral video showing a car being driven recklessly in George Town has led to the arrest of a 39-year-old local man.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/10/19/reckless-driver-arrested-in-george-town-after-viral-video-surfaces/