The operator of the eJamin system started talks with the government to finalise a contract in February 2025, about five years after it started running the electronic bail processing system for the courts.

eJamin operator started contract talks with govt in 2025, five years after system launch

The government could not recover RM38.44 million cash advance to contractors who have been dissolved and placed into liquidation, the auditor general flagged.

Govt could not recover RM38 mil cash advance from defunct contractors — AG's report

The auditor general has cleared the federal government's financial statements for 2025, issuing an unmodified opinion with "other matters" paragraphs.

Auditor general clears federal govt's 2025 financial statements, flags weakness in receivables management

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 5): The first phase of Pan Borneo Highway Sabah’s (LPB Sabah Project Phase 1) project costs increased by RM1.05 billion, or 6%, as the project remains incomplete after a decade, according to the Auditor General's report released on Monday.

Pan Borneo Sabah Phase 1 costs escalate by over RM1 bil, remains incomplete after a decade — AG's report

The federal government's statutory guarantees rose by 9.8% to RM1.921 trillion as at Dec 31, 2025, from RM1.749 trillion a year earlier, according to the latest auditor general’s report on Monday.

Govt statutory guarantees up by 9.8% to RM1.92 tril in 2025

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 5): Malaysia’s littoral combat ship project faces another delay as its contractor proposed to push the first vessel’s handover to April 2027.

Littoral combat ship project faces fresh delay, first delivery now April 2027 — AG

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 5): The federal government's subsidy spending fell 40.1% to RM23.43 billion in 2025 from RM39.10 billion a year earlier, mainly because of a drop in petroleum subsidies, according to the latest Auditor General’s report released on Monday.

AG's report: Govt’s 2025 subsidy spending down 40% on petroleum subsidy cuts; welfare grants quadruple

The federal government received RM39.55 billion in dividends from its investments in 2025, up by 1.4% from RM39.01 billion a year earlier, as higher payouts from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Khazanah Nasional Bhd outweighed lower receipts from other entities.

Govt dividend receipts up 1.4% to RM39.55b in 2025 on higher BNM, Khazanah payouts — AG’s report

Malaysia’s auditor general has flagged weak recovery of federal government loans, with only 5% of RM9.273 billion in arrears collected in 2025.

Auditor general flags poor recovery of federal loan arrears

The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) has proposed changes to Malaysia’s innovation targets after the country fell short of its 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) goals, citing the Covid-19 pandemic and global economic slowdown as major factors.

Mosti looks to adjust innovation targets after audit flags missed goals

Malaysia’s push to become a high-tech, knowledge-based economy is slowed by delays, weak oversight and low completion rates in government research and development (R&D), commercialisation and innovation projects, says the latest Auditor General's Report.

AG's Report says most government R&D projects unfinished despite RM3.56 bil funding

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 23): The federal government has been urged to strengthen oversight of government-linked companies after dozens of profitable entities failed to declare dividends in 2022 and 2023.

AG Report: Dozens of govt-linked firms did not pay out dividends despite being profitable

An audit into Mimos Bhd has revealed that the agency spent RM28.13 million between December 2023 and March 2025 without prior approval from the relevant project committees.

Mimos is the national applied research and development centre under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti).

Mimos spent RM28 mil without relevant approvals — AG's Report

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 23): Malaysia’s auditor general raised concerns over the 2024 financial statements of 15 federal government agencies in the latest report released on Monday.

Malaysia’s auditor general flags concerns in 15 federal agencies’ 2024 financial statements

He Jinbi, one of the biggest names in Chinese copper trading, has been sentenced to life in prison over fraud and other offences committed by the company he founded, Maike Metals International Co.

Chinese copper titan He Jinbi jailed for life over Maike fraud

Thailand’s imports surged at the fastest pace on record in September as higher energy costs and an investment boom in artificial intelligence and advanced electronics drove demand for fuel and capital goods.

Thailand imports surge at record pace on AI, energy demand

Elon Musk said SpaceX has closed a US$40 billion (RM163 billion) debt deal to pay for the chips it needs to fuel its artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions. People familiar with the discussions, though, told Bloomberg News that talks over pricing were still ongoing.

Musk claims US$40 bil chips debt closed, yet talks ongoing

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), through PLANMalaysia and in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac), state governments and local authorities, is drafting STRA planning guidelines to serve as a uniform source of authority.

Housing Ministry moves to standardise short-term rental accomodation rules nationwide

When Lee Seongdong decided to replace his 2016 Chevrolet Spark in April, a two-year wait for Hyundai Motor Co’s Casper Electric was already pushing him toward BYD Co’s Dolphin. He was so impressed by the feature-rich ride that he signed a contract on the spot.

BYD’s Korea expansion challenges Hyundai dominance on home turf

As Garden International School marks its 75th anniversary, Angelina Tee, President & CEO of Taylor’s Schools, reflects on what has changed in education over three-quarters of a century, and what remains fundamental in preparing the next generation for an increasingly unpredictable world.

The Inheritance We Build

SINGAPORE (Oct 26): Saudi Arabia plans to store crude oil at Singapore's Jurong Rock Caverns from the second half of 2027 to strengthen supply security in the region, energy ministers from both countries said on Monday.

Saudi Arabia to store oil in Singapore to bolster Asia supply security

JAKARTA (Oct 26): Indonesia on Monday introduced more measures to address stock market manipulation, including adding independent parties to a committee determining stocks with concentrated ownership structures, after MSCI said the country could be demoted due to concerns about opaque trading.

Indonesia strengthens measures against stock manipulation after market rout triggered by MSCI

BAeK PTPTN Enhances Access to Higher Education for Students from eKasih Families Through Scholarship-Based Education Financing

Receiving the scholarship offer through BAeK PTPTN

Gold prices edged higher on Monday as softer oil prices tempered inflation concerns, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve's (Fed) policy decision later this week.

Gold gains on softer oil prices; Fed decision in focus

(Oct 26):&nbsp;Masayoshi Son of SoftBank Group Corp&nbsp;chose locations in Malaysia for US$50 billion in technology investments, the country’s prime minister said, an outlay that would accelerate the billionaire’s global bet on AI infrastructure.

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Completing 11 years of schooling from primary (six years) to secondary (five years) is now mandatory for all Malaysian citizens. Parents who fail to comply can be fined up to RM5,000, jailed up to six months, or both. Per the latest United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) data, Malaysians have completed 11.1 years of schooling, on average, well above the global mean of 8.8 years — and just a shade lower than Singapore’s 12 years. A child entering school today has an even higher 12.7 expected years of schooling. By this measure, Malaysia places within the UNDP’s “Very high human development” category. A laudable achievement — but also a false narrative.

Tong's Portfolio — More straight As, less learning: What Malaysia’s exams miss

SYDNEY (Oct 26): Stock markets traded cautiously on Monday as oil eased from six-month highs ahead of a week packed with central bank meetings and corporate earnings that will further test investor confidence in the AI boom.

Stocks trade cautiously in Asia, Brent off six-month top

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): Public Investment Bank Bhd has assigned a fair value of 70 sen on SKA Capital Bhd, which translates into a 63% premium over its initial public offering (IPO) price of 43 sen.

PublicInvest values ACE Market-bound SKA Capital at 70 sen, 63% premium over IPO price

BEIJING (Oct 26): Oil prices fell on Monday after surging to near six-month highs late last week, although ongoing attacks on Saudi Arabia kept supply concerns in focus.

Oil slips from near six-months highs despite supply concerns

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): The move by MCA to walk out of an event to unveil Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates for the 16th Melaka state election on Saturday (Oct 24)&nbsp;night has raised questions regarding the sincerity of its coalition partner, Umno, in their political cooperation.

Melaka polls: Walk-out by MCA raises question of sincerity of Umno

The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly was officially dissolved on Monday, paving the way for the 13th Sarawak State Election.

Sarawak assembly dissolved, paving way for 13th state polls

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (KL:PMETAL) is expected to see softer smelting margins in the second half of 2026 as aluminium supply crunch eases, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research.

Press Metal faces softer 2H smelting margins as aluminium supply crunch eases — HLIB Research

Energy authorities in Malaysia and Singapore have established a joint working group to harmonise approaches to tracking and accounting for renewable energy certificates.

Malaysia, Singapore form working group to align renewable energy certificate rules

Maxis Bhd (KL:MAXIS) is expected to get a small boost to its fibre business, which has seen little growth in recent quarters, analysts said on Monday.

Maxis to get small boost to fibre business after flat quarters, analysts say

(Oct 26):&nbsp;Singapore is diversifying suppliers, adding storage and building new infrastructure to try to protect itself from growing risks of resource nationalism, Singapore’s Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry Tan See Leng said in a speech on Monday.

Singapore shields itself from energy risks as Indonesia cuts gas

JAKARTA (Oct 26): Indonesia on Monday introduced more measures to address stock market manipulation, including adding independent parties to a committee determining stocks with concentrated ownership structures, after MSCI said the country could be demoted due to concerns about opaque trading.

SK Hynix said it will announce shareholder return measures on Wednesday when the South Korean chipmaker releases quarterly results, responding to a report that it is considering a special dividend of about 16 trillion won (US$12 billion or RM49 billion).

SK Hynix to announce steps to boost shareholder returns on Wednesday

SINGAPORE (Oct 26): Saudi Arabia plans to store crude oil at Singapore's Jurong Rock Caverns from the second half of 2027 to strengthen supply security in the region, energy ministers from both countries said on Monday.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): Perikatan Nasional (PN) will initiate disciplinary&nbsp;proceedings against Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) over actions deemed contrary to the coalition's interests.

Takiyuddin: PN to initiate disciplinary action against Bersatu

TOKYO (Oct 26): Japanese companies are moving to pay compensation to users following waves of cyberattacks that have disrupted internet services and raised concerns about economic stability.

Japanese companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economy

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): Subang, Ipoh and Penang airports recorded year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in international passenger traffic in September 2026, despite a decline in overall passenger movements across Malaysia Airports' local network.

MAHB: Subang, Ipoh, Penang airports record international passenger growth in September

SAO PAULO (Oct 25): Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term on Sunday, the country's electoral court said, in a shock result that defied polls, precedent and global anti-incumbent sentiment to put the brakes on a wave of right-wing election victories across Latin America.

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