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Friends star Jennifer Aniston opens up on heartbreaking IVF journey: 'They didn't know my story'

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- Jennifer Aniston has revealed she privately underwent unsuccessful IVF treatments for two decades while facing relentless media speculation about her decision not to have children... Read More


Who are we being fiscally responsible for anyway? Over-focusing on fiscal restraint risks being developmentally irresponsible - By Calvin Cheng

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 10 -- Every year, as budget season approaches, the familiar warnings arrive: Malaysia must show fiscal responsibility and budgetary discipline. Commentaries bemoan the large sum of... Read More


Who are we being fiscally responsible for anyway? Over-focusing on fiscal restraint risks being developmentally irresponsible - Calvin Cheng

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 10 -- Every year, as budget season approaches, the familiar warnings arrive: Malaysia must show fiscal responsibility and budgetary discipline. Commentaries bemoan the large sum of... Read More


Putrajaya's RM6.9b Budget 2026 boost for Sabah reflects trust in state leadership, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 10 -- Sabah caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor hailed theNational 2026 Budget as a progressive budget that is prudent and yet does not overlook theinterests of the var... Read More


Highlights from Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- Below are the highlights from Budget 2026, themed the Fourth Madani Budget: People's Budget, which was tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. ... Read More


'A people's budget': Ministers laud Anwar's plan to boost growth and protect livelihoods

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's newly announced Budget 2026 was met with approval from the Cabinet, which commended its balanced approach in promoting national devel... Read More


Budget 2026: 4,500 contract doctors to get permanent posts, on-call allowances up 40pc

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- A total 4,500 contract doctors will be offered permanent posts under Budget 2026. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a total 1,500 permanent positions have been app... Read More


How the government plans to balance heritage, ownership rights and redevelopment in Kampung Baru and Kampung Sungai Baru

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- The government has reaffirmed its commitment that any future development in Kampung Baru will preserve its cultural and socio-economic heritage. Federal Territories Minister ... Read More


Cigarette and alcohol excise duties up from Nov 1 under Budget 2026 as govt promotes healthier living

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- There will be an increase in excise tax for alcohol and tobacco products starting this November 1. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, during his tabling of the Budget 2... Read More


Budget 2026 channels RM46.5b into public healthcare, expands tax relief and insurance access for Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- Putrajaya has raised the healthcare allocation to RM46.5 billion in Budget 2026, an increase of RM1.2 billion from RM45.3 billion this year. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar I... Read More