[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has tabled his coalition government’s third fiscal plan for the nation in the Dewan Rakyat today.Anwar, who is also finance minister, said Budget 2025 will further drive economic growth and ensure justice for the people.Among others, Anwar announced an increase in cash aids, special allowances for civil servants and pensioners, an expansion of a more progressive Sales and Services Tax as well as details on the long-awaited subsidy rationalisation programme for RON95 petrol.He also indicated that the government has plans to draft a new law to allow “house arrest” as an alternative punishment for selected offences. This was included in a portion of his budget speech that focused on “second chances”.He did not verbally announce this in the Dewan Rakyat but the plans were included in the printout of his Budget 2025 speech released by the Finance Ministry.___________________📌 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] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has tabled his coalition government’s third fiscal plan for the nation in the Dewan Rakyat today.Anwar, who is also finance minister, said Budget 2025 will further drive economic growth and ensure justice for the people.Among others, Anwar announced an increase in cash aids, special allowances for civil servants and pensioners, an expansion of a more progressive Sales and Services Tax as well as details on the long-awaited subsidy rationalisation programme for RON95 petrol.He also indicated that the government has plans to draft a new law to allow “house arrest” as an alternative punishment for selected offences. This was included in a portion of his budget speech that focused on “second chances”.He did not verbally announce this in the Dewan Rakyat but the plans were included in the printout of his Budget 2025 speech released by the Finance Ministry.___________________📌 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 tables Budget 2025 for the ‘85pct’; Govt to draft new law for 'house arrest'

The government has approved Forest City as a Duty-Free Island to promote tourism and stimulate local economic activities, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.He added that a tax incentive package for the Forest City Special Financial Zone has been introduced to encourage financial services, including global business services and fintech.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

The government has approved Forest City as a Duty-Free Island to promote tourism and stimulate local economic activities, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.He added that a tax incentive package for the Forest City Special Financial Zone has been introduced to encourage financial services, including global business services and fintech.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

Forest City secures duty-free island status

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said EPF is looking into methods to transfer savings between next-of-kin.He adds that all migrant workers are also required to become EPF contributors.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said EPF is looking into methods to transfer savings between next-of-kin.He adds that all migrant workers are also required to become EPF contributors.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

Govt studying EPF savings transfer between next-of-kin

In an effort to tackle flash floods in the capital and other cities, RM150 million will be allocated immediately to local councils and the Irrigation and Drainage Department to clear drains and dredge rivers.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government is also allocating RM600 million to the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) to prepare for floods.

In an effort to tackle flash floods in the capital and other cities, RM150 million will be allocated immediately to local councils and the Irrigation and Drainage Department to clear drains and dredge rivers.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government is also allocating RM600 million to the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) to prepare for floods.

Anwar announces immediate allocation of RM150m to tackle flash floods

Tax relief to treat autistic children will be increased to RM6,000 from RM4,000.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government is also allocating RM15 million to help with school fees for children with autism.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

Tax relief to treat autistic children will be increased to RM6,000 from RM4,000.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government is also allocating RM15 million to help with school fees for children with autism.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

Tax relief to treat autistic children increased to RM6,000

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that all civil servants grade 56 and below, including contract workers, will get a RM500 special allowance, while pensioners will get RM250.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that all civil servants grade 56 and below, including contract workers, will get a RM500 special allowance, while pensioners will get RM250.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

Civil servants, pensioners to get special financial assistance

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that a pilot programme for National Service 3.0 will be implemented.He said the government has allocated a budget of RM50 million for the programme.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that a pilot programme for National Service 3.0 will be implemented.He said the government has allocated a budget of RM50 million for the programme.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

PM confirms pilot programme for National Service 3.0

The combined quantum for the Rahmah Cash Aid (STR) and the Rahmah Necessities Aid (Sara) will increase to RM4,700 next year.On top of this, social aid provided through the Social Welfare Department will also be increased.Single individuals, meanwhile, will receive RM600 in STR while aid for senior citizens will be increased to RM600 from RM500.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

The combined quantum for the Rahmah Cash Aid (STR) and the Rahmah Necessities Aid (Sara) will increase to RM4,700 next year.On top of this, social aid provided through the Social Welfare Department will also be increased.Single individuals, meanwhile, will receive RM600 in STR while aid for senior citizens will be increased to RM600 from RM500.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

Budget 2025: Singles, senior citizens to get RM600

Excise duties on sugary drinks will go up gradually, starting with a 40 cents per litre increase on Jan 1 next year.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said additional funds will be used to fund public health, including diabetes treatment centres.

Excise duties on sugary drinks will go up gradually, starting with a 40 cents per litre increase on Jan 1 next year.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said additional funds will be used to fund public health, including diabetes treatment centres.

Excise duties on sugary drinks to go up to 40 cents per litre - Anwar

The national minimum wage will be increased from RM1,500 to RM1,700 beginning February next year.Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim said this was because any economic restructuring plans will only be deemed successful if they translate into meaningful income for the people.He said employers with fewer than five workers will be allowed to postpone paying the new minimum wage for six months and only begin in August 2025.

The national minimum wage will be increased from RM1,500 to RM1,700 beginning February next year.Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim said this was because any economic restructuring plans will only be deemed successful if they translate into meaningful income for the people.He said employers with fewer than five workers will be allowed to postpone paying the new minimum wage for six months and only begin in August 2025.

Minimum wage will be increased to RM1,700 from February 2025

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that national carmaker Perodua is on track to release an EV that costs less than RM100,000 next year.He also announced that the RM2,400 incentive for electric motorbike purchases will also be extended next year.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that national carmaker Perodua is on track to release an EV that costs less than RM100,000 next year.He also announced that the RM2,400 incentive for electric motorbike purchases will also be extended next year.

Perodua to launch EV costing less than RM100k next year - Anwar

Parliament will receive a budget of RM180 million in 2025, up from RM166 million.This includes RM20 million for the bipartisan All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia Sustainable Development Goals, as well as funds to empower the Public Accounts Committee to check and balance the government.

Parliament will receive a budget of RM180 million in 2025, up from RM166 million.This includes RM20 million for the bipartisan All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia Sustainable Development Goals, as well as funds to empower the Public Accounts Committee to check and balance the government.

Parliament to get RM180m, PAC to be empowered

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has vowed that the public will no longer have to queue for hours for government services.He says the government will be tabling a bill on public administration efficiency, aimed at reducing bureaucracy, speeding up processes and making government services more efficient.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has vowed that the public will no longer have to queue for hours for government services.He says the government will be tabling a bill on public administration efficiency, aimed at reducing bureaucracy, speeding up processes and making government services more efficient.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

No more queuing for hours for govt services - Anwar

Starting 2025, the special grant to Sabah and Sarawak will increase to RM600 million a year.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government previously increased the rate to RM300 million for Sarawak and RM125.6 million for Sabah for this year.

Starting 2025, the special grant to Sabah and Sarawak will increase to RM600 million a year.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government previously increased the rate to RM300 million for Sarawak and RM125.6 million for Sabah for this year.

Special grant for Sabah, Sarawak to increase to RM600 million a year

The government will impose a two percent dividend tax on individuals for dividends exceeding RM100,000.This dividend tax will begin for the 2025 tax assessment year.However, Anwar said there may be exceptions for EPF savings, unit trusts under PNB, and dividends from overseas.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

The government will impose a two percent dividend tax on individuals for dividends exceeding RM100,000.This dividend tax will begin for the 2025 tax assessment year.However, Anwar said there may be exceptions for EPF savings, unit trusts under PNB, and dividends from overseas.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

PM announces 2pct tax for dividends exceeding RM100,000

The government plans to implement targeted RON95 subsidies starting in the middle of next year.He says that 85 percent of the public will continue benefiting from RON95 subsidies - which will cost the government RM12 billion.He adds that the blanket subsidy currently benefits the “ultra-rich and foreigners”, and these funds are better channelled for education, healthcare, public transportation, and to help the Orang Asli.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

The government plans to implement targeted RON95 subsidies starting in the middle of next year.He says that 85 percent of the public will continue benefiting from RON95 subsidies - which will cost the government RM12 billion.He adds that the blanket subsidy currently benefits the “ultra-rich and foreigners”, and these funds are better channelled for education, healthcare, public transportation, and to help the Orang Asli.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

Govt plans to implement targeted RON95 subsidies in mid-2025 - PM

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the Sales and Services Tax (SST) will be broadened and made more progressive starting May 1 next year.However, he assures that it will not burden the people and that the sales tax will not be imposed on necessities but rather on premium imported goods like salmon and avocados.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the Sales and Services Tax (SST) will be broadened and made more progressive starting May 1 next year.However, he assures that it will not burden the people and that the sales tax will not be imposed on necessities but rather on premium imported goods like salmon and avocados.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFukQJpKSs

Anwar: SST to be expanded May 1 next year

A daughter of Al-Arqam founder Ashaari Muhammad has made shocking claims that a Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings (GISBH) leader had raped and abused her.Adding insult to injury, Ummu Atiyah Ashaari also alleged that the leader was abetted by her own siblings.The 41-year-old said the incident occurred after the leader wanted to force her into marrying him.Malaysiakini is withholding the name of the leader and Ummu Atiyah's siblings pending a reply from them.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/723092

A daughter of Al-Arqam founder Ashaari Muhammad has made shocking claims that a Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings (GISBH) leader had raped and abused her.Adding insult to injury, Ummu Atiyah Ashaari also alleged that the leader was abetted by her own siblings.The 41-year-old said the incident occurred after the leader wanted to force her into marrying him.Malaysiakini is withholding the name of the leader and Ummu Atiyah's siblings pending a reply from them.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/723092

Abuya's daughter claims she was abused, sexually assaulted by GISBH leader

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will be tabling his coalition government’s third fiscal plan for the nation in the Dewan Rakyat.Anwar, who is also finance minister, said Budget 2025 will further drive economic growth and ensure justice for the people.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will be tabling his coalition government’s third fiscal plan for the nation in the Dewan Rakyat.Anwar, who is also finance minister, said Budget 2025 will further drive economic growth and ensure justice for the people.

LIVE: PM Anwar Ibrahim tables Budget 2025, third budget under Madani govt

A former GISBH member has claimed that he had not received any payment from the organisation.In a press conference today, Mohd Adam Rahmat said he had only been provided food and a place to stay.

A former GISBH member has claimed that he had not received any payment from the organisation.In a press conference today, Mohd Adam Rahmat said he had only been provided food and a place to stay.

I wasn't paid my salary for ten years, says former GISBH member

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman was the sole MP to oppose the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024 on citizenship rights today.He said supported the right of mothers who give birth to children overseas to be awarded automatic citizenship, but lamented the government’s move to couple the provision with other regressive amendments.Syed Saddiq said the amendment would create a problem of intergenerational statelessness in the country.

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman was the sole MP to oppose the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024 on citizenship rights today.He said supported the right of mothers who give birth to children overseas to be awarded automatic citizenship, but lamented the government’s move to couple the provision with other regressive amendments.Syed Saddiq said the amendment would create a problem of intergenerational statelessness in the country.

Citizenship amendments could create intergenerational statelessness, says Syed Saddiq

The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024 which, among other things, grants citizenship rights to children born abroad to Malaysian mothers.The bill was approved with more than a two-thirds majority, receiving support from 206 Members of Parliament (MPs) in a bloc vote during its second and third readings.Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul said one MP did not support the bill, 14 were absent and one did not vote due to suspension.

The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024 which, among other things, grants citizenship rights to children born abroad to Malaysian mothers.The bill was approved with more than a two-thirds majority, receiving support from 206 Members of Parliament (MPs) in a bloc vote during its second and third readings.Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul said one MP did not support the bill, 14 were absent and one did not vote due to suspension.

Dewan Rakyat passes constitutional amendment bill on citizenship

[KiniNews] A road construction worker is disappointed that action has yet to be taken against his alleged assailants, including a Pahang royalty, who stabbed and shot at him on June 6 in Kuantan.“There has been no action until now, the police are quiet. I am still waiting for developments since the issue went viral. I feel disappointed… I hope there will be justice for me,” Alias Awang told Malaysiakini.The incident, which was first highlighted by Malaysiakini on Sept 5, also caught the attention of Pahang Crown Prince Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, who urged the police to act without fear or favour.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno Youth chief Muhamad Akmal Saleh has responded to Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, after he claimed he was instructed not to call for a recount following his defeat to Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in the 2022 general election."Victory is victory, and defeat is defeat, according to the law. There’s no need to act like a hero. Fight again in the next election," said Akmal.___________________📌 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] A road construction worker is disappointed that action has yet to be taken against his alleged assailants, including a Pahang royalty, who stabbed and shot at him on June 6 in Kuantan.“There has been no action until now, the police are quiet. I am still waiting for developments since the issue went viral. I feel disappointed… I hope there will be justice for me,” Alias Awang told Malaysiakini.The incident, which was first highlighted by Malaysiakini on Sept 5, also caught the attention of Pahang Crown Prince Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, who urged the police to act without fear or favour.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno Youth chief Muhamad Akmal Saleh has responded to Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, after he claimed he was instructed not to call for a recount following his defeat to Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in the 2022 general election."Victory is victory, and defeat is defeat, according to the law. There’s no need to act like a hero. Fight again in the next election," said Akmal.___________________📌 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: Victim of alleged royal assault rues inaction; Don't act like a hero, Akmal tells Shamsul

Stacks of cash totalling RM600,000 were seized by the MACC during a raid on a rented house of the suspect in the sand mining concession case involving the Selangor Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) yesterday.MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said the house was one of the premises raided yesterday following MACC’s probe into the case, believed to involve a very influential politician in Selangor.

Stacks of cash totalling RM600,000 were seized by the MACC during a raid on a rented house of the suspect in the sand mining concession case involving the Selangor Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) yesterday.MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said the house was one of the premises raided yesterday following MACC’s probe into the case, believed to involve a very influential politician in Selangor.

MACC seizes another RM600k in cash over probe involving S'gor GLC

PN's Kubang Pasu MP Ku Abdul Rahman Ku Ismail has proposed that all Malaysians undergo re-registration of their MyKad to combat the issue of fake documents.During today’s debate session in the Dewan Rakyat, the Perikatan Nasional lawmaker suggested that each Malaysian receive a new digital identification card after re-registration.

PN's Kubang Pasu MP Ku Abdul Rahman Ku Ismail has proposed that all Malaysians undergo re-registration of their MyKad to combat the issue of fake documents.During today’s debate session in the Dewan Rakyat, the Perikatan Nasional lawmaker suggested that each Malaysian receive a new digital identification card after re-registration.

PN MP suggests that all M'sians re-register for MyKad to to address ID fraud

Former education minister Maszlee Malik’s call for Aiman Athirah Sabu’s head to roll over the Tiger Beer saga has left Amanah communications director Khalid Abdul Samad puzzled.Last week, the former Minister of Education claimed that Aiman’s involvement in a fundraising event of a Chinese school organised by a beer company was an embarrassment and had tarnished Amanah’s image.

Former education minister Maszlee Malik’s call for Aiman Athirah Sabu’s head to roll over the Tiger Beer saga has left Amanah communications director Khalid Abdul Samad puzzled.Last week, the former Minister of Education claimed that Aiman’s involvement in a fundraising event of a Chinese school organised by a beer company was an embarrassment and had tarnished Amanah’s image.

Tiger Beer saga: Maszlee's 'illogical' quit call leaves Amanah puzzled