Budget 2027 Visualised

Malaysia Kini - Oct 9, 2026

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

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Oct 9, 2026

PAS draws parallels between Netanyahu and junta leader, questions red-carpet reception

Fadhli cautions Putrajaya against sacrificing principles, national dignity and human rights for short-term political gain.

Oct 9, 2026

3 siblings killed in Malaysia crash after insisting on going to haze-closed school

A boy and his sister lost their lives in a road accident after they wanted to attend classes despite their school being closed due to the haze in Malaysia’s Johor state. Their elder brother, who took them on his motorcycle to check out the school for themselves, was killed as well. The three siblings – Nordaniel Aiman Norlizan, 18, Nordaniel Fikri Norlizan, 11, and Puteri Naufa Raisha Norlizan, eight – were found by their grandfather, lying motionless at the scene of the accident in...

Oct 9, 2026

Phu Quoc airport planning adjusted to serve APEC 2027

The Ministry of Construction has approved adjustments to the planning of Phu Quoc International Airport for 2021–2030, with a vision to 2050, adding and revising facilities to meet security, safety and organizational requirements for APEC Economic Leaders' Week 2027.

Oct 9, 2026

No proper home: 3 families living inside 5m-wide containers wait on PPR promise

Living in cramped conditions after homes demolished, residents lament year-long delay for public housing.

Oct 8, 2026

Who watches GLCs, statutory bodies' finances?

GLCs' finances can become a confusing, opaque web when their many subsidiaries are taken into account.

Oct 8, 2026

National security must not kill Philippines-China academic ties

Educational and cultural exchanges have become a new casualty of rising tensions between the Philippines and China. About 150 Chinese teachers have left the Philippines months after Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr renewed warnings that such people-to-people ties could pose security concerns. Families of volunteer instructors have expressed safety concerns. Beyond disrupting classes and potentially harming tourism in the Philippines, this could further narrow interaction between the two...

Oct 8, 2026

Hà Nội begins construction on cultural industry centre

The project, located at 17 Nguyễn Thiện Thuật Street and 40 Thanh Hà Street, covers a total area of about 3,862sq.m and is expected to create a new multifunctional cultural and creative space in the heart of Hà Nội’s Old Quarter.

Oct 8, 2026

Việt Nam ranks among world’s top 10 favourite countries in 2026

Việt Nam's inclusion in the top 10 favourite countries in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards adds another important milestone to the country’s international tourism brand. The result not only underscores the destination’s appeal but also reflects growing international appreciation for Việt Nam’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, cuisine and people.

Oct 8, 2026

Schools to close in five areas, including Selangor and Putrajaya

This follows the Agong's decree to prioritise the health and safety of students and teachers amid worsening haze.

Oct 8, 2026

Is the Philippines using new anti-spying laws to silence critics?

A Philippine bill expanding the country’s espionage law to cover peacetime activities is raising concerns among journalists and legal experts, who warn that its broad provisions could stifle free expression and restrict public scrutiny of national issues. The House of Representatives approved the measure on September 17, paving the way for a broader definition of espionage than under the current law, which dates to 1941 and focuses on wartime spying. The Senate is considering a similar...

Oct 8, 2026

2,200-hour work year leaves Singapore couples little time for babies despite $55,000 support

Singapore has pledged nearly S$70,000 (US$54,700) in support for every child, but long working hours and education pressure are keeping many young couples from becoming parents.

Oct 8, 2026

BUV, Manchester Metropolitan expand partnership on work-integrated education

British University Vietnam (BUV) and Manchester Metropolitan University have expanded their partnership to integrate workplace experience into academic programs and strengthen graduate employability in Vietnam.

Budget 2027 Visualised

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PAS draws parallels between Netanyahu and junta leader, questions red-carpet reception

3 siblings killed in Malaysia crash after insisting on going to haze-closed school

Phu Quoc airport planning adjusted to serve APEC 2027

No proper home: 3 families living inside 5m-wide containers wait on PPR promise

Who watches GLCs, statutory bodies' finances?

National security must not kill Philippines-China academic ties

Hà Nội begins construction on cultural industry centre

Việt Nam ranks among world’s top 10 favourite countries in 2026

Schools to close in five areas, including Selangor and Putrajaya

Is the Philippines using new anti-spying laws to silence critics?

2,200-hour work year leaves Singapore couples little time for babies despite $55,000 support

BUV, Manchester Metropolitan expand partnership on work-integrated education

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