<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 7): The Prime Minister's wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, underwent a medical procedure at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital, Serdang, on Monday.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The hospital’s director, Dr Farique Rizal Abdul Hamid, in a statement on Monday night said that Dr Wan Azizah was in good condition but still required close monitoring by the medical team.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>"We express our gratitude to all parties for their prayers and well wishes for the swift recovery of Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah and thank everyone for the privacy granted to her to receive treatment properly," he said.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Meanwhile, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in a Facebook post, urged Malaysians to pray for Dr Wan Azizah to be granted a swift recovery.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“Through thick and thin together!” said Anwar, who also included a photo of him with Dr Wan Azizah at the hospital.</p></div>

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The Prime Minister's wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, underwent a medical procedure at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital, Serdang, on Monday.

The hospital’s director, Dr Farique Rizal Abdul Hamid, in a statement on Monday night said that Dr Wan Azizah was in good condition but still required close monitoring by the medical team.

Dr Wan Azizah recovering after medical procedure at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital

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(Oct 18): Malaysia’s retailers and tourism-related firms are poised to benefit from the national spending plan for next year, as the government increases cash handouts and incentives to mitigate the impact of some subsidy removals.

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(Oct 19): An oil terminal Iran built to bypass the vital strait of Hormuz appears to have partially filled with crude — offering Tehran a means to get a little of its oil into the world without using the waterway.

Iran oil terminal that bypasses Strait of Hormuz is filling up

(Oct 18): Fuji Soft Inc is standing by KKR & Co’s tender for its shares, despite receiving a higher bid from Bain Capital that’s won the support of the Japanese software developer’s founder.

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): Malaysia’s smaller budget deficit for 2025 reflects the government’s continued commitment to gradual fiscal consolidation, S&P Global Ratings said on Saturday.

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Following the tabling of the RM421 billion Budget 2025 in parliament last Friday, the Supply Bill will be debated at the policy stage for eight days starting from Monday (Oct 21).

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): At a whopping RM421 billion, Budget 2025, which was unveiled on Friday, Oct 18, is 3.3% higher than the revised Budget 2024’s estimate of RM407.5 billion, and marks the second time the federal government’s budget has breached RM400 billion.

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Some US states are sending strong signals to county and local officials who might be tempted to intervene illegally in the Nov 5 election or refuse to certify results: Fail to do your duty and risk criminal charges or hefty financial penalties.

In at least five of the seven battleground states that could determine whether the next US president is Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump, top election and law enforcement officials have investigated, indicted and even jailed officials who tried to interfere with the vote or delay certification of results, a necessary but largely ceremonial step.

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The allocation announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Budget 2025 regarding the creative industry clearly shows the government's support for artistic talent.

National Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Chief Executive Officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib said through the Madani Creative Youth Program with an allocation of RM30 million, it will be able to help the development of the creative industry.

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<p>Tax leaders at the Big Four accounting firms and other tax experts said measures proposed under Budget 2025 would dovetail with the government’s fiscal consolidation plan though more clarity is required.</p>


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<p>(Oct 18):&nbsp;Malaysia’s retailers and tourism-related firms are poised to benefit from the national spending plan for next year, as the government increases cash handouts and incentives to mitigate the impact of some subsidy removals.&nbsp;</p>


<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): At a whopping RM421 billion, Budget 2025, which was unveiled on Friday, Oct 18, is 3.3% higher than the revised Budget 2024’s estimate of RM407.5 billion, and marks the second time the federal government’s budget has breached RM400 billion.</p>


<p>The Madani government's Budget 2025 has put forth a clear call to action for board directors, namely to proactively step up, lead with purpose, exercise risk leadership, embrace diversity and innovation and prioritise people and talent to champion the national agenda.</p>

<p>Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM) president and chief executive officer Michele Kythe Lim said the budget also introduced policies, frameworks and incentives to help companies focus and prioritise.</p>


Budget 2025 puts forth clear call to action for board directors — ICDM

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): Malaysia’s smaller budget deficit for 2025 reflects the government’s continued commitment to gradual fiscal consolidation, S&amp;P Global Ratings said on Saturday.</p>


<p>(Oct 19):&nbsp;An oil terminal Iran built to bypass the vital strait of Hormuz appears to have partially filled with crude — offering Tehran a means to get a little of its oil into the world without using the waterway.</p>


<p>The allocation announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Budget 2025 regarding the creative industry clearly shows the government's support for artistic talent.</p>

<p>National Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Chief Executive Officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib said through the Madani Creative Youth Program with an allocation of RM30 million, it will be able to help the development of the creative industry.</p>


<p>The allocation of more than RM60 million for upgrading judicial infrastructure, including the development of the e-Judiciary system, will enhance public access to justice, said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.</p>

<p>The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) said this measure, which supports the digital agenda, is in line with efforts to empower the judiciary as an independent body.</p>


RM60 mil for infrastructure upgrade to improve access to justice

<p>Some US states are sending strong signals to county and local officials who might be tempted to intervene illegally in the Nov 5 election or refuse to certify results: Fail to do your duty and risk criminal charges or hefty financial penalties.</p>

<p>In at least five of the seven battleground states that could determine whether the next US president is Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump, top election and law enforcement officials have investigated, indicted and even jailed officials who tried to interfere with the vote or delay certification of results, a necessary but largely ceremonial step.</p>


<p>Following the tabling of the RM421 billion Budget 2025 in parliament last Friday, the <b>Supply Bill</b> will be debated at the policy stage for eight days starting from Monday (Oct 21).</p>


<p>The Congress of Union of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has urged civil servants to be fully committed to ensure the government's dedication to improve the public service delivery system to the people is implemented effectively.</p>


Civil servants told to be fully committed to improving service delivery system

<p>(Oct 18):&nbsp;Fuji Soft Inc&nbsp;is standing by KKR &amp; Co’s tender for its shares, despite receiving a higher bid from Bain Capital that’s won the support of the Japanese software developer’s founder.</p>


<p>(Oct 19):&nbsp;Singapore’s push to foster a&nbsp;digital-asset hub&nbsp;jumped back into the spotlight this week, when Nansen Pte Ltd chief executive officer&nbsp;Alex Svanevik&nbsp;revealed that his application for permanent residence there had been rejected.</p>


<p>The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new review into Boeing Co’s safety processes, a week after a government watchdog said the agency needed to be more proactive in its oversight of the planemaker.</p>


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