Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli (Harapan-Pandan) sounded the alarm over the government’s failure to narrow this year’s revenue gap despite an additional RM15.5 billion in income.During his debate on Budget 2026, he commented on how the challenge was likely to increase in the coming years.“So for anyone who wants to form the government two years from now, this means that this challenge of government revenue is the real issue,” he told the Dewan Rakyat.

Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli (Harapan-Pandan) sounded the alarm over the government’s failure to narrow this year’s revenue gap despite an additional RM15.5 billion in income.During his debate on Budget 2026, he commented on how the challenge was likely to increase in the coming years.“So for anyone who wants to form the government two years from now, this means that this challenge of government revenue is the real issue,” he told the Dewan Rakyat.

Rafizi warns of worsening revenue, debt crisis for next govt

The opposition mocked Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's anti-corruption and good governance commitment under Putrajaya's 2026 Supply Bill, questioning his sincerity in implementing the promises.In debating the proposal today, opposition chief Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut) pointed to the Sabah mining scandal, which saw only two state assemblypersons being charged for corruption so far."He (Anwar) presented himself as a leader who is against corruption. However, in the corruption scandal where video recordings of corruption have been circulating throughout the country, especially in Sabah, only two of the assemblypersons have been charged so far," he said.

The opposition mocked Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's anti-corruption and good governance commitment under Putrajaya's 2026 Supply Bill, questioning his sincerity in implementing the promises.In debating the proposal today, opposition chief Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut) pointed to the Sabah mining scandal, which saw only two state assemblypersons being charged for corruption so far."He (Anwar) presented himself as a leader who is against corruption. However, in the corruption scandal where video recordings of corruption have been circulating throughout the country, especially in Sabah, only two of the assemblypersons have been charged so far," he said.

Hamzah: If PM serious about graft, why only two charged over Sabah scandal?

The organiser behind the pro-Palestine solidarity rally in Kelantan on Oct 10 has apologised for having Israeli flags flown at the event.Youth group Pertubuhan Anak Muda Bangkit Malaysia spokesperson Khairul Hafiz Hassan said he will cooperate with the authorities in their ongoing investigation into the incident.“I’m sorry if there are any parties who had misunderstood the gimmick performed at the event. As the organiser, I’m responsible for this mistake and will give full cooperation to the authorities,” he said.

The organiser behind the pro-Palestine solidarity rally in Kelantan on Oct 10 has apologised for having Israeli flags flown at the event.Youth group Pertubuhan Anak Muda Bangkit Malaysia spokesperson Khairul Hafiz Hassan said he will cooperate with the authorities in their ongoing investigation into the incident.“I’m sorry if there are any parties who had misunderstood the gimmick performed at the event. As the organiser, I’m responsible for this mistake and will give full cooperation to the authorities,” he said.

Rally organiser apologises for Israel flag at event

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has applied to strike out a suit filed by Malaysian Advancement Party president P Waythamoorthy challenging the legality of his election and premiership.Anwar described the suit as a form of harassment and an attempt to gain political mileage.The suit claimed that Anwar’s disqualification as an MP was never revoked by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong when he was granted a royal pardon in 2018, as required under Article 48(3) of the Federal Constitution.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Perikatan Nasional has issued a counteroffer in welfare aid to Malaysians, in response to the recently tabled Budget 2026.Branding the government’s Rahmah Necessities Aid (Sara) programme as conditional and limited in nature, opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut) instead proposed RM500 a month through its Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) scheme.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has applied to strike out a suit filed by Malaysian Advancement Party president P Waythamoorthy challenging the legality of his election and premiership.Anwar described the suit as a form of harassment and an attempt to gain political mileage.The suit claimed that Anwar’s disqualification as an MP was never revoked by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong when he was granted a royal pardon in 2018, as required under Article 48(3) of the Federal Constitution.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Perikatan Nasional has issued a counteroffer in welfare aid to Malaysians, in response to the recently tabled Budget 2026.Branding the government’s Rahmah Necessities Aid (Sara) programme as conditional and limited in nature, opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut) instead proposed RM500 a month through its Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) scheme.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Anwar moves to strike out suit challenging premiership; PN responds to Budget 2026

MCA president Wee Ka Siong and MIC president SA Vigneswaran are pushing back against their Umno counterpart Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s remarks painting their parties as upset children.Wee and Vigneswaran said that contrary to Zahid's remarks, neither MCA nor MIC were interested in "toys" or positions as the BN chairperson had alleged.

MCA president Wee Ka Siong and MIC president SA Vigneswaran are pushing back against their Umno counterpart Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s remarks painting their parties as upset children.Wee and Vigneswaran said that contrary to Zahid's remarks, neither MCA nor MIC were interested in "toys" or positions as the BN chairperson had alleged.

MCA, MIC presidents push back against Zahid

Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut) said all of PN know who their prime ministerial candidate is.This was in response to DAP's Khoo Poay Tiong (Harapan-Kota Melaka) who had interjected to ask about the opposition's prime ministerial candidate."If Kota Melaka wants to know, then please join PN," he said.

Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut) said all of PN know who their prime ministerial candidate is.This was in response to DAP's Khoo Poay Tiong (Harapan-Kota Melaka) who had interjected to ask about the opposition's prime ministerial candidate."If Kota Melaka wants to know, then please join PN," he said.

If Kota Melaka wants to know who our PM candidate is, then join PN, says Hamzah

The four students implicated in the gang-rape of a 15-year-old at a school in Alor Gajah, Malacca, have been expelled, following a meeting of the school’s disciplinary board, which convened earlier today.Education director-general Azam Ahmad announced the decision at a press conference in Putrajaya this afternoon, where he also clarified that the students would still be allowed to sit for the SPM later this year.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/BeritaRTM/videos/1170679651671729

The four students implicated in the gang-rape of a 15-year-old at a school in Alor Gajah, Malacca, have been expelled, following a meeting of the school’s disciplinary board, which convened earlier today.Education director-general Azam Ahmad announced the decision at a press conference in Putrajaya this afternoon, where he also clarified that the students would still be allowed to sit for the SPM later this year.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/BeritaRTM/videos/1170679651671729

[Full Video] Malacca teens in alleged gang rape expelled - DG

Perikatan Nasional has issued a counteroffer in welfare aid to Malaysians, in response to the recently tabled Budget 2026.Branding the government’s Rahmah Necessities Aid (Sara) programme as conditional and limited in nature, opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut) instead proposed RM500 through its Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) scheme.

Perikatan Nasional has issued a counteroffer in welfare aid to Malaysians, in response to the recently tabled Budget 2026.Branding the government’s Rahmah Necessities Aid (Sara) programme as conditional and limited in nature, opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut) instead proposed RM500 through its Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) scheme.

PN proposes RM500 monthly aid, free education for more in budget counteroffer

Not all Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Aerotrain's issues have been caused by system failures, as there have been those caused by passengers, the Dewan Rakyat heard today.Deputy Transport Minister Hasbi Habibollah gave an example of passengers who forced open the train's doors."There are officers placed on the trains - technicians to ensure that if anything happens, (services) can continue and (the train can be) repaired immediately," Hasbi said, in response to Khairil Nizam Khirudin (PN-Jerantut).

Not all Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Aerotrain's issues have been caused by system failures, as there have been those caused by passengers, the Dewan Rakyat heard today.Deputy Transport Minister Hasbi Habibollah gave an example of passengers who forced open the train's doors."There are officers placed on the trains - technicians to ensure that if anything happens, (services) can continue and (the train can be) repaired immediately," Hasbi said, in response to Khairil Nizam Khirudin (PN-Jerantut).

Not all Aerotrain issues caused by system failures, says deputy minister

Alauddin Ali recounted being tied up and dragged for about 200m by two Israeli soldiers during his recent detention by the Zionist regime.He joined the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and Thousand Madleens to Gaza (FFC x TMTG) mission along with eight other Malaysian volunteers, and said they were subjected to rough treatment by Israeli soldiers during their detention.“They then ordered me to kneel for an hour. My arms were pulled so far back I thought they might break. That was the harshest treatment I received, apart from being held in a place that could only be described as a pen,” he told reporters in Sepang yesterday.

Alauddin Ali recounted being tied up and dragged for about 200m by two Israeli soldiers during his recent detention by the Zionist regime.He joined the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and Thousand Madleens to Gaza (FFC x TMTG) mission along with eight other Malaysian volunteers, and said they were subjected to rough treatment by Israeli soldiers during their detention.“They then ordered me to kneel for an hour. My arms were pulled so far back I thought they might break. That was the harshest treatment I received, apart from being held in a place that could only be described as a pen,” he told reporters in Sepang yesterday.

‘Tied, dragged, forced to kneel’ – Prof recounts harsh treatment in Israeli custody

DAP lawmaker RSN Rayer has questioned the opposition’s silence on Israeli flags being flown at a pro-Palestine solidarity event at the Kelantan River last week, which has drawn widespread criticism from netizens.The Jelutong MP highlighted the “double standards” from the opposition, and urged authorities to take action against displays of the Israeli flag at the Oct 10 event.The organisers of the event have since clarified that the Israeli flag was flown “as a gimmick” to re-enact the intimidation faced by Global Sumud Flotilla volunteers from Israeli authorities.

DAP lawmaker RSN Rayer has questioned the opposition’s silence on Israeli flags being flown at a pro-Palestine solidarity event at the Kelantan River last week, which has drawn widespread criticism from netizens.The Jelutong MP highlighted the “double standards” from the opposition, and urged authorities to take action against displays of the Israeli flag at the Oct 10 event.The organisers of the event have since clarified that the Israeli flag was flown “as a gimmick” to re-enact the intimidation faced by Global Sumud Flotilla volunteers from Israeli authorities.

‘Silence from the opposition’ - Rayer slams flying of Israeli flag at Kelantan rally

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today tabled a slightly smaller RM419.2 billion Budget 2026, which included initiatives to ease living costs and strengthen the public sector.Among the announcements made was a RM500 special aid for civil servants in Grade 56 and below, as well as RM250 for all government retirees.Judges will see salary increases of up to 30 percent - their first in a decade.The government is also proposing a slew of significant improvements to the medical sector, including an increase in the number of government medical officers and consultation fees for private clinics under Budget 2026.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has challenged Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to release a short video of interviews with the seven players in the national football team recently granted Malaysian citizenship to demonstrate their command of Bahasa Malaysia.He said that if anyone wished to obtain Malaysian citizenship they must have sufficient knowledge of the national language.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today tabled a slightly smaller RM419.2 billion Budget 2026, which included initiatives to ease living costs and strengthen the public sector.Among the announcements made was a RM500 special aid for civil servants in Grade 56 and below, as well as RM250 for all government retirees.Judges will see salary increases of up to 30 percent - their first in a decade.The government is also proposing a slew of significant improvements to the medical sector, including an increase in the number of government medical officers and consultation fees for private clinics under Budget 2026.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has challenged Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to release a short video of interviews with the seven players in the national football team recently granted Malaysian citizenship to demonstrate their command of Bahasa Malaysia.He said that if anyone wished to obtain Malaysian citizenship they must have sufficient knowledge of the national language.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Govt allocates RM419.2b for Budget 2026 -Anwar; Prove 'heritage 7' speaks BM - PAS leader

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said international schools have been lax with teaching Bahasa Malaysia.He said the government will carry out serious monitoring to ensure that Malaysian students at international schools, in particular, will be taught the national language.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said international schools have been lax with teaching Bahasa Malaysia.He said the government will carry out serious monitoring to ensure that Malaysian students at international schools, in particular, will be taught the national language.

Anwar: International schools must teach BM to all Malaysian students

Putrajaya is proposing a slew of significant improvements to the medical sector, including an increase in the number of government medical officers and consultation fees for private clinics under Budget 2026.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, in tabling the bill, said the government has agreed to approve 4,500 more permanent positions for government contract doctors next year.This is on top of the 1,500 permanent positions that have been opened between 2023 and this year.

Putrajaya is proposing a slew of significant improvements to the medical sector, including an increase in the number of government medical officers and consultation fees for private clinics under Budget 2026.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, in tabling the bill, said the government has agreed to approve 4,500 more permanent positions for government contract doctors next year.This is on top of the 1,500 permanent positions that have been opened between 2023 and this year.

4,500 govt contract doctors to be given permanent position next year

Starting Nov 1 this year, the excise duties on alcohol will go up 10 percent.Meanwhile, cigarettes will cost two sen more per stick.Cigars, cheroots, and cigarillos will go up by RM40 per kg, while heated tobacco products will cost RM20 more per kg of tobacco.

Starting Nov 1 this year, the excise duties on alcohol will go up 10 percent.Meanwhile, cigarettes will cost two sen more per stick.Cigars, cheroots, and cigarillos will go up by RM40 per kg, while heated tobacco products will cost RM20 more per kg of tobacco.

Excise duties on alcohol, cigarettes set to increase from Nov 1

Rahmah Cash Aid (STR) and Rahmah Basic Necessities Aid (Sara) rates will be the same in 2026 as it is this year.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government will also give another round of RM100 Sara aid to all adult Malaysians next year.

Rahmah Cash Aid (STR) and Rahmah Basic Necessities Aid (Sara) rates will be the same in 2026 as it is this year.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government will also give another round of RM100 Sara aid to all adult Malaysians next year.

PM: Another round of RM100 Sara aid in Feb 2026

Beginning 2026, the government will introduce a free education initiative under the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), aimed at easing the financial burden on low-income families.Under the scheme, 5,800 students from poor households who are pursuing studies at public universities will be granted full education funding.In tabling Budget 2026 in the Dewan Rakyat, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government has allocated RM120 million annually for the initiative.

Beginning 2026, the government will introduce a free education initiative under the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), aimed at easing the financial burden on low-income families.Under the scheme, 5,800 students from poor households who are pursuing studies at public universities will be granted full education funding.In tabling Budget 2026 in the Dewan Rakyat, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government has allocated RM120 million annually for the initiative.

Free education for low-income students under PTPTN scheme

All the subsidy cuts carried out by the government will lead to RM15.5 billion in savings annually.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the Budi95 exercise will save RM2.5 billion, while diesel subsidy rationalisation will save RM5 billion.Electricity subsidy rationalisation, meanwhile, will save the government RM6 billion each year.

All the subsidy cuts carried out by the government will lead to RM15.5 billion in savings annually.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the Budi95 exercise will save RM2.5 billion, while diesel subsidy rationalisation will save RM5 billion.Electricity subsidy rationalisation, meanwhile, will save the government RM6 billion each year.

Anwar: Subsidy cuts to result in RM15.5b savings

The government has allocated nearly RM2.4 billion for the Federal Land Development Authority, the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority, and the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority under Budget 2026.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the amount will cover more than 720,000 settlers, smallholders, and their families.

The government has allocated nearly RM2.4 billion for the Federal Land Development Authority, the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority, and the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority under Budget 2026.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the amount will cover more than 720,000 settlers, smallholders, and their families.

Budget 2026: RM2.4b allocation for Felda, Risda and Felcra - Anwar

The government has allocated more than RM700 million to boost the tourism sector in the country.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said this will help to support the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.

The government has allocated more than RM700 million to boost the tourism sector in the country.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said this will help to support the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.

Govt allocates RM700m to boost tourism

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said a special individual income tax relief of up to RM1,000 will be provided for expenses on entrance fees to local tourist attractions and cultural programmes.This is to encourage domestic tourism in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said a special individual income tax relief of up to RM1,000 will be provided for expenses on entrance fees to local tourist attractions and cultural programmes.This is to encourage domestic tourism in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026.

PM announces tax relief of up to RM1k to encourage domestic tourism

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that under the Madani administration, enforcement bodies such as the MACC, police, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry, Customs Department, and the Malaysia Competition Commission have successfully recovered and collected penalties amounting to nearly RM15.5 billion.Anwar said this during the tabling of Budget 2026 in the Dewan Rakyat today.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that under the Madani administration, enforcement bodies such as the MACC, police, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry, Customs Department, and the Malaysia Competition Commission have successfully recovered and collected penalties amounting to nearly RM15.5 billion.Anwar said this during the tabling of Budget 2026 in the Dewan Rakyat today.

Govt recovered RM15.5b in siphoned funds, says Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said more local talent in the field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is needed to meet the demands of high-growth industries.He revealed that allocation for TVET will increase to RM7.9 billion, compared to RM7.5 billion previously.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said more local talent in the field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is needed to meet the demands of high-growth industries.He revealed that allocation for TVET will increase to RM7.9 billion, compared to RM7.5 billion previously.

Allocation for TVET will increase to RM7.9b - PM

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim left the Ministry of Finance at around 3.30pm to head to Parliament where he will be tabling Budget 2026.Anwar had gone to the MOF straight after Friday prayers.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim left the Ministry of Finance at around 3.30pm to head to Parliament where he will be tabling Budget 2026.Anwar had gone to the MOF straight after Friday prayers.

Anwar leaves MOF to table Budget 2026 in Parliament

A group of NGOs gathered in front of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) this morning to call for Minister Tiong King Sing to resign.This was following the controversy over the serving of alcohol at the Global Travel Meet gala dinner.The group, which was led by Selangor PAS Youth deputy chief Dr Aubidullah Fahim, also  urged the MACC to conduct a thorough investigation into the organisation, funding, and actual expenditure of the event.

A group of NGOs gathered in front of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) this morning to call for Minister Tiong King Sing to resign.This was following the controversy over the serving of alcohol at the Global Travel Meet gala dinner.The group, which was led by Selangor PAS Youth deputy chief Dr Aubidullah Fahim, also urged the MACC to conduct a thorough investigation into the organisation, funding, and actual expenditure of the event.

NGO gathers outside Motac, calls for Tiong King Sing to resign

[KiniNews] PAS is allegedly organising a donation drive to help Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad pay RM825,000 in damages to DAP leaders.This is after she lost a defamation case for claiming that Lim Kit Siang and Lim Guan Eng were related to Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) leader Chin Peng and that Teresa Kok was also related to the Lims.In a letter that had spread on social media, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said that to avoid Siti Mastura being disqualified as an MP, the party is organising a donation drive.Malaysiakini is trying to contact Takiyuddin and other PAS leaders to confirm the authenticity of the letter.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Universiti Malaya has suspended a lecturer accused of sending nude photos to students, pending an investigation.The university said the measure was taken under the Statutory Bodies (Discipline and Surcharge) Act 2000.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com -https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa 

[KiniNews] PAS is allegedly organising a donation drive to help Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad pay RM825,000 in damages to DAP leaders.This is after she lost a defamation case for claiming that Lim Kit Siang and Lim Guan Eng were related to Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) leader Chin Peng and that Teresa Kok was also related to the Lims.In a letter that had spread on social media, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said that to avoid Siti Mastura being disqualified as an MP, the party is organising a donation drive.Malaysiakini is trying to contact Takiyuddin and other PAS leaders to confirm the authenticity of the letter.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Universiti Malaya has suspended a lecturer accused of sending nude photos to students, pending an investigation.The university said the measure was taken under the Statutory Bodies (Discipline and Surcharge) Act 2000.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com -https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: PAS allegedly seeking donations to help Siti Mastura pay DAP; UM suspends lecturer