Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he will call on Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing to look into more Muslim-friendly tourism approaches to sustain Malaysia’s standing as a global halal tourism destination.During the Prime Minister’s Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat today, Anwar welcomed Mas Ermieyati Samsudin’s (PN-Masjid Tanah) suggestion to introduce more programmes catering to Muslim-friendly initiatives.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he will call on Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing to look into more Muslim-friendly tourism approaches to sustain Malaysia’s standing as a global halal tourism destination.During the Prime Minister’s Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat today, Anwar welcomed Mas Ermieyati Samsudin’s (PN-Masjid Tanah) suggestion to introduce more programmes catering to Muslim-friendly initiatives.

Anwar to task Tiong with improving Muslim-friendly tourism

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that Malaysia was not invited to the Gaza peace summit held in Egypt yesterday because it gave conditional support to US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan.Speaking at the Dewan Rakyat today, Anwar said the US-organised peace summit only invited countries that fully backed Trump's plan.Among the conditions we gave include allowing the return of Palestinians who have been expelled from their country, and several points regarding Palestine's right to exist as a country," he said.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that Malaysia was not invited to the Gaza peace summit held in Egypt yesterday because it gave conditional support to US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan.Speaking at the Dewan Rakyat today, Anwar said the US-organised peace summit only invited countries that fully backed Trump's plan.Among the conditions we gave include allowing the return of Palestinians who have been expelled from their country, and several points regarding Palestine's right to exist as a country," he said.

Anwar explains why Malaysia was not invited to Gaza peace talks

The potentially misguided intentions behind displaying the Israeli flag and Hebrew stickers in Malaysia should not excuse the involved parties from facing repercussions, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Addressing the Dewan Rakyat today, Anwar affirmed that authorities will take appropriate action against those involved in the separate incidents which recently drew widespread condemnation.

The potentially misguided intentions behind displaying the Israeli flag and Hebrew stickers in Malaysia should not excuse the involved parties from facing repercussions, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Addressing the Dewan Rakyat today, Anwar affirmed that authorities will take appropriate action against those involved in the separate incidents which recently drew widespread condemnation.

Anwar backs police action over Israeli flag at event, hebrew sticker on car

Bersatu has sacked its supreme council member Wan Saiful Wan Jan and four party division chiefs, and suspended its Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal for one term.Bersatu's disciplinary board said it has found the leaders guilty of violating the party constitution and its Code of Ethics and Conduct.

Bersatu has sacked its supreme council member Wan Saiful Wan Jan and four party division chiefs, and suspended its Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal for one term.Bersatu's disciplinary board said it has found the leaders guilty of violating the party constitution and its Code of Ethics and Conduct.

Bersatu sacks Wan Saiful, suspends Wan Fayhsal

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

Umno vice president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says Chinese voters, especially those with successful businesses, who choose the DAP are "ingrates".He says this is because they are abandoning Malays and Indians who had contributed to their wealth.

Umno vice president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says Chinese voters, especially those with successful businesses, who choose the DAP are "ingrates". He says this is because they are abandoning Malays and Indians who had contributed to their wealth.

Zahid: Chinese who vote DAP 'ingrates'