Dewan Rakyat passes Supply Bill 2025 at policy level, eyes on committee debate next Posted on November 13, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Supply Bill 2025 at the policy level after debates began on October 21. The bill, tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister on October 18, was passed by majority voice vote, and debate at the committee level will begin tomorrow till December 3. The Budget 2025 has an allocation of RM421 billion, the largest in history and coordinated strategically with the Madani Economy framework. It is focused on attracting high quality investments, driving business opportunity, project implementation for the people’s welfare and not affect their ability to purchase necessities and services. The Dewan Rakyat will reconvene tomorrow. — Bernama News
PM Anwar congratulates Trump on US election win, eyes stronger Malaysia-US ties Posted on November 6, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Donald Trump on his remarkable political comeback and victory in the United States (US) presidential election. In his post on Facebook and X, Anwar said this new chapter brings renewed opportunities, and Malaysia is ready to move forward with… Read More
Decomposed body of Ipoh woman found; police detain 21-year-old nephew for questioning, urge witnesses to come forward Posted on November 11, 2024 IPOH, Nov 10 — A local woman was found dead, believed to have been killed by her nephew, at a house in Taman Puteri Lindungan Bintang, near here today. Ipoh Police Chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said police received a report about the incident involving the 54-year-old victim… Read More
Putrajaya says postponed tabling of gig workers Bill for more talks with stakeholders Posted on November 23, 2024 PUTRAJAYA, Nov 22 — The tabling of the Gig Workers Economy Bill has been postponed to open up space and opportunities for more engagement sessions with stakeholders, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is also the Unity Government spokesman, said the Cabinet meeting today had been informed that Human… Read More