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Sports News | Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team Aims to Reclaim Glory at Sultan of Johor Cup 2025
New Delhi [India], October 10 (ANI): As the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team gears up for the 13th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup, optimism and determination run high within the team. The prestigious tournament, set to be held in Johor Bahru,...
Malaysia’s Inflation Stable Despite Wage Increases - Report
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation trend has remained relatively stable at around two to three per cent between 2010–2024, despite periodic increases in the minimum wage rate, according to the Economic Outlook 2026 Report...
Malaysian Economy To Grow 4.0-4.5 Pct In 2026 - PM Anwar
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – The Malaysian economy is expected to experience moderate growth of four to 4.5 per cent in 2026 compared to 2025 on the back of a challenging global landscape, said Prime Minister Datuk...

Pearly, Thinaah and Malaysia’s champions hailed in Parliament as Anwar allocates RM580m to fuel sporting glory
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim lauded the performances of several Malaysian athletes for their groundbreaking achievements in 2025. He singled out badminton world mixed doubles champions Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei as...

Cuti-Cuti Malaysia: RM1,000 tax relief for Malaysians’ local tourism entry fees in Budget 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Malaysians will enjoy up to RM1,000 tax relief on their individual income tax for entrance fees to local tourism centres and cultural programmes, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today in his Budget 2026 speech....
Business : Malaysia To Intensify Efforts To Counter Anti-Palm Oil Campaign -- PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Thanks to scientific findings, Malaysia has succeeded in countering Western criticism of palm oil through increased exports, especially to China and India, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said...
Budget 2026: Over RM580 Million Allocated To Boost National Sports Development
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to strengthen national sports development with an allocation of over RM580 million under Budget 2026, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Finance Minister said the...
Malaysia Targets Inclusive Ai Growth By 2030
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is intensifying efforts to bridge the artificial intelligence (AI) divide as the technology emerges as a key driver of economic growth and innovation. According to the Economic Outlook 2026 report...

TXT Announces “ACT : TOMORROW” Asia Tour; Malaysia Show Set For February 2026
MOAs, get ready! TOMORROW X TOGETHER (투모로우바이투게더) are hitting the road once again with their “ACT : TOMORROW World Tour”, which will see them performing in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taipei before arriving in Kuala Lumpur this February. This marks...

RM5.9 Billion Cross-Ministry Allocation To Keep Malaysia At Forefront Of AI Development - PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to lead in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and strengthen research, development, commercialisation and innovation (RDCI) activities with a cross-ministerial allocation of nearly...

RM580mil for sports development
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised national athletes, including Pearly Tan and M Thinaah, for their outstanding achievements at international championships. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The government has allocated RM580 million under Budget...

Inspired by champions, government sets aside RM580mil for sports
Shuttlers Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei made the country proud by winning the world mixed doubles title in Paris in August. — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star PETALING JAYA: The recent success of athletes, including shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei's...
Government To Strengthen Buy Malaysian Goods Initiative - PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government will strengthen the Buy Malaysian Goods initiative to ensure that research and innovation by local talents can be widely commercialised and benefit society, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...
Business : MBSB IB Expects Malaysia's 2025 Retail Sales Growth To Moderate To 4.6 Pct
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s retail sales growth is expected to moderate to 4.6 per cent in 2025, compared to 5.5 per cent in 2024. In a note today, MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) said that the continued expansion, however,...
Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower On Cautious Sentiment
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday on cautious sentiment amid the weaker regional market performance, an analyst said. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipped 7.42...

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 launched in Malaysia – Budget tablet with LTE, 8.7″ 90Hz display, 5,100mAh battery, priced from RM499
Samsung has launched its latest budget tablet, the Galaxy Tab A11, in Malaysia. With a starting price of RM499, the tablet offers features such as LTE, a 90Hz display, and a 5,100mAh battery. Galaxy Tab A11 Malaysia: Pricing and availability...
General : Malaysia’s Economy Remains Resilient, Growth Projected At 4.8 Pct This Year - PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is expected to grow between 4.0 and 4.8 per cent this year and between 4.0 and 4.5 per cent in 2026, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In the preface for the Economic Outlook...
Malaysia Seeks To Position Itself As ASEAN’s Leading Cultural And Artistic Hub - Wan Azizah
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is determined to enhance its role as a leading cultural and artistic hub in the ASEAN region, harnessing art and creative exchange as vital tools for deepening regional ties, promoting people-to-people...
Business : Malaysia’s Financial Market Outlook Remains Positive On Strong Fundamentals, Supportive Monetary Policy
By Karina Imran and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s financial market outlook remains positive, buoyed by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, supportive monetary policy and ongoing structural reforms aimed at...