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The King and Queen of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah have extended their congratulations to Prabowo Subianto on his swearing-in today as Indonesia’s eighth President. — The Johor Royal Family via Bernama pic

King, Queen congratulate Prabowo on inauguration as Indonesia’s new president

Describing the budget as complying with all the government’s plans, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said it provides space and important focus in line with the Madani Economy, which is to raise the economic ceiling and income floor of the people. — Bernama pic

Rafizi: Biggest budget allocation due to good governance, fiscal discipline 

Construction workers for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project are seen working on the Wildlife Box Crossing section at the Kemasul forest reserve in Pahang March 6, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

ECRL construction in Kelantan on track at 83.27pc, set for July 2025 completion, passenger service to start 2027, says state public works director

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi assured MCA that issues surrounding Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman’s (Utar) tax exemption will be resolved. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

‘No problem, this is not a big issue,’ Zahid tells MCA as he backs Utar tax exemption request, names Wee Ka Siong as Chinese investment adviser

Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has urged hotel operators to adjust the check-in and check-out periods to ensure that guests receive at least 23 hours of stay per day. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Tourism minister urges hotels in Malaysia to adopt 23-hour stays to enhance guest satisfaction, says staff shortage solutions underway

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the government is still studying the data and will ensure subsidies on petrol, health and education help the right groups. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Govt analysing data, fine-tuning framework to ensure targeted subsidies benefit those in need, says Amir Hamzah

Screengrab of the viralled CCTV footage shows the robbery in progress. — Picture via social media

Armed robbers hold machete to cashier’s neck, steal RM3,500 in goods from Sarikei store; Sarawak police launch manhunt for five suspects

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a four-eye meeting with Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto at the latter’s residence in South Jakarta last night. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

PM Anwar discusses bilateral ties with Indonesia’s Prabowo ahead of swearing-in ceremony

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has provided aid to former Raub Member of Parliament Datuk Mohd Ariff Sabri Abdul Aziz (left), who is undergoing rehabilitation treatment following a stroke, delivered by his political secretary Ahmad Farhan Fauzi. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

PM Anwar offers financial assistance to former Raub MP recovering from stroke

A driver was killed while his passenger suffered minor injuries after the car they were in skidded and burned in an accident on KM14.9 of the New Pantai Expressway at about 8am today. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department

Skidding car bursts into flames on New Pantai Expressway, killing driver and injuring passenger, says Fire Dept

Pahang and Perak have recorded a drop in the number of flood evacuees but there has been an increase in Selangor, Kedah and Perlis, with the total number of people placed at the 15 temporary relief centres standing at 1,480 people compared to 2,570 last night. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Over 1,480 flood evacuees remain as Selangor, Kedah, Perlis see rise in victims while Pahang, Perak numbers fall

Former al-Arqam leader Ashaari Muhammad’s eldest daughter Ummu Atiyah will identify the location where she claims to have been held captive for about a month at a village operated by GISB Holding in Batu Hampar, Perak. — Picture Firdaus Latif

Eldest daughter of ‘Abuya’ says ‘locked in a room for a month’ by GISBH in Batu Hampar, to identify site of confinement to cops, says IGP

Penang Justice State Leadership Council (MPN) Chairman Nurul Izzah Anwar (centre) distributes muruku and masala tea at the 10,000 Madani Muruku and 1,000 Masala Tea Distribution Programme at Lebuh Pasar in George Town October 19, 2024. — Bernama pic

Madani Budget 2025 focuses on people’s needs despite global challenges, balances development and welfare, says Nurul Izzah

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the ministry plans to introduce the ‘Information School’ programme, with all Madani Communities in every state expected to participate. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Fahmi unveils ‘Information School’ initiative to help Madani communities gain key communication skills, boost policy awareness and combat fake news

The bodies of all five individuals reported missing after their regatta boat capsized during a training session in the Sarawak River, near the Royal Bay Commercial Centre on Jalan Buruh Bintawa, were found this morning.

Fire and Rescue Dept confirms discovery of all five missing regatta victims’ bodies in Sarawak River

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the figure represented an increase compared to last year, which saw 96,127 notices issued, totalling RM24 million in fines. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Health Ministry issues RM24.5m in fines for smoking offences this year as enforcement ramps up