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Student stabbed to death in Bandar Utama school; 14‑year‑old suspect to be remanded
By: Mike Paul Kuala Lumpur, Oct 14 — A female Form Four pupil was fatally stabbed in a girls’ washroom at SMK Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya this morning, with a 14‑year‑old male classmate arrested at the scene and due to be remanded tomorrow as police compile a juvenile investigation file. Petaling Jaya police, led by…
Budget 2026: Technocratic, Disciplined, but Light on People-Centric Reforms, Says Prof Geoffrey Williams
Professor Geoffrey Williams says Budget 2026 is fiscally disciplined and sound but offers limited relief for the public. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Budget 2026, tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, marks a shift toward fiscal discipline and technocratic management, with a focus on…
Sabah Election Set to Trigger Coalition Scramble with PN Still in the Mix
GRS seeks legitimacy, Warisan eyes revival, BN defends its base, and PN remains a potential bargaining force as Dr. Oh Ei Sun warns coalition talks may be decisive after polling day. Political analyst Dr. Oh Ei Sun says Sabah’s 17th state election is unlikely to produce a clear winner, predicting a coalition scramble as major…
Budget 2026: From Resilience to Renewal
Economist Shan Saeed says the RM470 billion spending plan balances fiscal discipline with inclusive, reform-driven growth under Anwar Ibrahim’s MADANI Government. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Malaysia’s Budget 2026, tabled in Parliament this afternoon by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, signals a new phase of…
Budget 2026: Anwar Tables People’s Budget to Strengthen Reform, Resilience and Shared Prosperity
BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today tabled Malaysia’s Budget 2026, outlining a sweeping plan for national renewal under the Ekonomi MADANI framework that seeks to balance fiscal responsibility with social justice, innovation, and sustainable growth. Carrying the theme “Belanjawan MADANI…