Vibrant Kuala Lumpur skyline, featuring the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower, stands as a symbol of Malaysia’s economic strength, modernity, and confidence as the nation hosts the 47th ASEAN Summit. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 -As Malaysia takes centre stage hosting the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits…
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…
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presents the 2026 Federal Budget proposal document to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, underscoring the MADANI Government’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable national growth. Image credit: Anwar Ibrahim Official FB By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — As Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim prepares to table…
ECKL and KSI leaders say the Budget must balance fiscal discipline, governance reforms and investment in future growth sectors By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 – Malaysia’s upcoming 2026 Budget must strike a fine balance between easing household burdens and driving long-term reforms, according to a joint statement by Datuk Seri…
By TEGUH ANANTAWIKRAMA JAKARTA, Sept 12 – The world feels unmoored. Across Asia, riots and political turmoil spread; Europe grapples with economic stagnation; the United States wrestles with division and overreach. Great powers look fragile, prompting many to suggest we are living through a “world reset.” But resets are deliberate. What we see today is…
