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The Business Times - Sep 30, 2026

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Friday announced, Monday registration opens: Anwar allocates RM1b for public housing

Oct 9, 2026

Friday announced, Monday registration opens: Anwar allocates RM1b for public housing

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12 politicians granted DNAA in 19 criminal cases since 2010, Azalina says

Oct 9, 2026

12 politicians granted DNAA in 19 criminal cases since 2010, Azalina says

Written reply omits names of those involved and the charges they faced.

Budget 2027 visualised

Oct 9, 2026

Budget 2027 visualised

What's in the RM459.8 billion spending bill which is RM40.6 billion larger than the last one.

Budget 2027: Goodies galore, benefits for the middle class

Oct 9, 2026

Budget 2027: Goodies galore, benefits for the middle class

UPDATED 5.30PM | Anwar has tabled the national budget in Parliament.

US report: M'sia prosecuted no agencies over recruitment abuses, retains Tier 2 status

Oct 9, 2026

US report: M'sia prosecuted no agencies over recruitment abuses, retains Tier 2 status

Excessive fees found to keep workers vulnerable to debt bondage, forced labour.

Zara feared worse bullying if mother confronted, court hears

Oct 9, 2026

Zara feared worse bullying if mother confronted, court hears

She pleaded with her mother not to intervene.

'KLCannotC': Twin Towers disappear, but M'sians find humour in adversity

Oct 9, 2026

'KLCannotC': Twin Towers disappear, but M'sians find humour in adversity

Smog more than an inconvenience or an eyesore.

Police probe resentment among possible motives in Johor schoolgirl's murder

Oct 9, 2026

Police probe resentment among possible motives in Johor schoolgirl's murder

Suspect, 16, was victim’s classmate, cops say as investigations continue.

521kg Laos meth haul: Police probe Malaysia-linked private jet firm

Oct 9, 2026

521kg Laos meth haul: Police probe Malaysia-linked private jet firm

Preliminary probe indicates company's services chartered for flight from Lao to the Philippines - Hussein.

Seremban chokes on haze as API hits 186, over 30 other areas affected

Oct 9, 2026

Seremban chokes on haze as API hits 186, over 30 other areas affected

Johor has highest number of places with unhealthy air quality.

YOURSAY | Reality check on Bersama's 'commendable' shadow budget

Oct 9, 2026

YOURSAY | Reality check on Bersama's 'commendable' shadow budget

'Hard road is getting reforms implemented, fixing mistakes and staying accountable when things become unpopular.'

'Reach for the skies, rooted to earth': Anwar sets tone for Budget 2027

Oct 9, 2026

'Reach for the skies, rooted to earth': Anwar sets tone for Budget 2027

PM says budget will safeguard people's interest, enable people to live with dignity.

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