Kuala Lumpur, April 29 -- Malaysia has instructed ministries and agencies to cut operational spending as the country continues to face the impacts of tensions in the Middle East. All ministries, departments, and government agencies have been asked to review their expenditures and propose budget cuts by May 15. Speaking at a press conference on April 29, Minister of Communications Fahmi Fadzil said ministries had received notices from the Ministry of Finance (MOF) regarding adjustments to operational spending. The move aligns with the Malaysian Government's efforts to streamline programmes and activities as it grapples with global economic challenges stemming from Middle East tensions. Earlier in mid-April, the MOF revealed that fuel subsidi...