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Nobel Peace Prize 2026 goes to Navi Pillay, South African lawyer who helped establish rape as an act of genocide

OSLO, Oct. 9 -- South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay, who challenged apartheid before helping establish rape as an act of genocide under international law, has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.... और पढ़ें


Budget 2027: School repair allocation doubles to RM2b, dilapidated schools get RM1.3b

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- School repair allocation is set to be doubled to RM2 billion next year. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim when tabling the Budget 2027 in Parliament, said the allocation... और पढ़ें


Budget 2027: Road Transport Act to be amended to require drunk, drug-impaired drivers to compensate victims

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- Existing road transport law will be amended to make it mandatory for motorists driving under the influence to pay compensation to victims. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibra... और पढ़ें


Budget 2027: Govt allocates RM80b for subsidies, STR and SARA rises to RM16b

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- The government expects to spend more than RM80 billion on subsidies, assistance and incentives next year. Tabling Budget 2027 in Parliament, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ib... और पढ़ें


Budget 2027: Relief for caregivers as service tax for older citizens' care reduced, new tax exemptions and increased financial aid announced

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- The service tax rate for elderly care services will be reduced from eight to six per cent, starting January 1, 2027. A full exemption will also be granted on care fees up to R... और पढ़ें


Budget 2027: All Malaysians to be automatically registered with EPF at 18

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- All Malaysian citizens will be automatically registered as members of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) upon turning 18 to encourage earlier retirement savings, under a measur... और पढ़ें


Budget 2027: DBKL to get RM400m for 120 acres of parks, walkways and upgraded facilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will be allocated RM400 million to create 120 acres of new green spaces and upgrade public facilities as part of efforts to make the capital more ... और पढ़ें


Government allocates RM3.3b for rural infrastructure, RM2.5b to replace ageing water pipes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- The allocation for rural road projects will be increased to RM2.3 billion, compared to RM1.3 billion in 2022. In his Budget speech today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrah... और पढ़ें


Budget 2027: Anwar announces RM160m joint package with Grab, matching incentives for Socso and EPF contributions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- The government and e-hailing platform Grab will jointly fund a RM160 million financial package under Budget 2027 to increase the net earnings of e-hailing and p-hailing workers... और पढ़ें


Budget 2027: Individual tax relief rises to RM12,000, income tax percentage lowered

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- The government will increase individual income tax relief from RM9,000 to RM12,000 and reduce tax rates for selected income brackets under Budget 2027. Prime Minister Datuk Se... और पढ़ें