KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Government of Gangnan District in Guigang City, Guangxi, has signed a cooperation agreement with Shandong Jinyuan Wood Industry Co Ltd during the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo to advance the districts wood industry cluster.

SEREMBAN: A 50-year-old government administrative assistant has pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court to 77 charges of corruption and filing false claims amounting to about RM416,000

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will unveil a housing reform plan on Nov 20 aimed at strengthening the industry and eradicating abandoned housing projects by 2030

KUALA LUMPUR: The government allocates RM10mil to expand mobile court services, including the Mobile Children's Court and the Justice on Wheels van initiative

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is studying a proposal to establish a National Children's Commission, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said

KUALA LUMPUR: The newly signed reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Malaysia does not involve government spending or compromise national standards, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Barisan Nasional is proposing three key steps to regain public trust in the state government following the corruption controversy that implicated 14 assemblymen under the ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS)

PETALING JAYA: The 2026 academic calendar for all national and government-aided schools will officially return to a January start, says Fadhlina Sidek

VALLETTA (Reuters) -Malta announced tax cuts for parents of two or more children on Monday, in a government bid to counter its demographic decline

(Reuters) -Venezuela's government issued a statement on Sunday condemning what it claimed to be a military provocation by Trinidad and Tobago in coordination with the U.S

VOLENDAM, Netherlands (Reuters) -Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders urged other party leaders on Saturday to reconsider their refusal to work with him after an election on October 29 that will determine the Netherlands' next coalition government

PUTRAJAYA: There will be no lockdown in Kuala Lumpur during the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits, though several key roads around the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) will be temporarily closed to ease traffic, says government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil

SAMPIT, Indonesia (Reuters) -Indonesian soldiers in fatigues marched onto a private palm oil plantation on Borneo island in late June and posted a signboard declaring the estate under government control, its managers said

ABIDJAN (Reuters) -Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a fourth term on Saturday, vowing to build on nearly a decade and a half of consistent growth while critics denounce what they describe as a concerted bid by his government to stamp out dissent

(Reuters) -Haiti will not hold a general election before the end of the current interim government's mandate next February, the head of the country's electoral council told Reuters on Wednesday, as the expansion of armed gangs makes any hope for a full and stable vote impossible

KOTA KINABALU: Upko is urging the Federal Government to officially recognise and implement the Constitutional right to Sabah's 40% federal revenue return taken from the state, says the party president Datuk Donald Peter Mojuntin

# Government Committed To Empowering SMEs Through Various Initiatives Anwar KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government remains committed to strengthening small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through a range of initiatives, including additional guarantees, financing facilities, and support to enhance innovation and digitalisation

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A group of dozens of officials from across the federal government, including U.S

KUCHING, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- SMD Semiconductor Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned company ofthe Sarawak government, has teamed up with South Koreas Rebellions Inc, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker,to advance AI chip design and semiconductor development, positioningSarawak at the forefront of Asias fast-growing AI landscape.

PETALING JAYA: Sabah leaders who threatened to quit the government if the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) appeals the High Court's ruling on Sabah's 40% revenue entitlement have been criticised, with Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim calling such an act an unhealthy act of "political ransom." Read full story

LA PAZ (Reuters) -Bolivians vote in a presidential runoff on Sunday that marks a decisive rejection of the socialist government and a likely foreign policy shift closer to the United States after decades of frosty relations

PORT DICKSON: There is no sign of any ban on alcohol consumption along public beaches in Port Dickson, despite the state government announcing such a restriction three months ago

KABUL (Reuters) -Afghanistan and Pakistan will hold peace talks in Doha on Saturday, an Afghan government spokesperson said, after the countries extended a ceasefire to their fierce fighting

PUTRAJAYA: The government is proposing to tighten age restrictions on social media, with plans to raise the minimum user age from 13 to 16, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil

MELAKA: Civil servants must uphold the values of fairness and integrity when serving the people in line with the Melaka government's zero-tolerance against any form of racism, says Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16(Bernama) -- The government will continue to introduce progressive reforms in investment and trade policies to strengthen Malaysias global competitiveness, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) today.

GREENBELT, Maryland (Reuters) -John Bolton, President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, was charged on Thursday in a sweeping indictment that accuses him of sharing sensitive government information withtwo of his relatives for possible use in a book he was writing

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Five days after historic floods that killed at least 66 people and affected 100,000 homes, Mexico is still scrambling to get help to the worst-hit communities and locate 75 missing people amid criticism of the government's handling of the crisis

President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, marking a sharp escalation in U.S. efforts to pressure President Nicolas Maduro's government

KUALA LUMPUR: The Penang undersea tunnel project resulted in significant losses to the state government, with two plots of land transferred under suspicious circumstances, the Sessions Court heard

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is looking to amend the law to hold consignors and consignees accountable for forcing lorry operators to carry loads beyond the permitted limit, says Anthony Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: The Penang undersea tunnel project has led to significant losses for the Penang state government, with two plots of land being improperly transferred, the Sessions Court heard

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The government and 1Malaysia Development Bhd(1MDB) have reached settlements with three financial institutions, namely, Goldman Sachs amounting to US$3.9 billion (RM16.48 billion), AmBank Group amounting to RM2.83 billion, and JP Morgan (Switzerland) Ltd amounting to RM1.4 billion to date.

PETALING JAYA: Stricter measures are needed to curb cases of doctors defaulting contractual obligations after being awarded government scholarships, say stakeholders

PETALING JAYA: A loose coalition formed by 11 parties outside the government bloc called Ikatan Prihatin Rakyat (IPR), says Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin

KUALA LUMPUR: Youths should take charge in fighting corruption in the country as the government seeks to consolidate its finances and plug leakages, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

PETALING JAYA: The Baba and Nyonya communities are pleased that their race is now officially recognised by the government a change many say has been in the making for decades

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -At least 44 people were killed in Mexico after days of heavy rains and flooding, the government said on Sunday

GEORGE TOWN: Penang is one of the worst-hit for influenza-like illness (ILI) cases in the country, the state government revealed

KOTA KINABALU: The Federal Government's special grant to Sabah has increased over the years reaching RM600mil this year under the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) administration, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali

KOTA KINABALU: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) accused opposition Parti Warisan for betraying Sabah's interests by accepting the RM53mil special grant in 2019 when it was the ruling state government

PETALING JAYA: Music industry professionals say the government incentive to encourage more local and international artistes to perform in Malaysia is a good start, even though they feel the amount allocated is insufficient

PUTRAJAYA: The allocation for the Housing and Local Government Ministry has increased by 2.6% in Budget 2026, as the funding aims to empower local governments, strengthen the well-being of the people, and ensure urban sustainability

PETALING JAYA: The government's decision to raise alcohol excise duty by 10% under Budget 2026 has drawn mixed reactions from both the public and the industry, with young Malaysians divided over its effectiveness and brewers warning of unintended consequences

PETALING JAYA: Several export-oriented sectors in Malaysia will be impacted if there is a prolonged shutdown of the US government, say industry players

PARIS (Reuters) -Sebastien Lecornu began his second stint as French prime minister under a cloud of uncertainty on Saturday, forced to pick a new cabinet to present a budget by a Monday deadline as rivals pledged to topple his government

PETALING JAYA: Budget 2026 has been described as a people-centric budget reflecting the Madani government's commitment to strengthening inclusive and comprehensive development

SERI ISKANDAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reaffirms the government's commitment to continue cleansing the nation of corruption, abuse of power and cartel activities, following the success of strict enforcement efforts that have recovered national assets amounting to RM15.5 bil over the past two years

KOTA KINABALU: The infrastructure development priorities for Sabah under Budget 2026 can only succeed with a stable state government, says Sabah Umno secretary Jafry Arifin

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The White House said on Friday that it had begun substantial layoffs across the U.S. government, as President Donald Trump followed through on a threat to cut the federal workforce during the government shutdown

PETALING JAYA: There are two good things that will come out of the government move to increase taxes on cigarettes and alcohol products, says experts

(Reuters) -New York Attorney General Letitia James, a longtime foe of President Donald Trump, was indicted on charges of lying on a mortgage applicationonThursday, the Justice Department said, as the administration seeks to use government power against those who have pursued investigations into him or publicly resisted his agenda

PETALING JAYA: Economists are urging the government to prioritise tighter tax enforcement and more disciplined spending in Budget 2026 as it seeks to balance fiscal prudence with continued economic support

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Government of Indonesia has launched the National Productivity Master Plan (MPPN) 20252029, a whole-of-nation blueprint for accelerating innovation, strengthening industrial competitiveness, and raising living standards through sustained productivity gains.

YAOUNDE (Reuters) -Cameroonian President Paul Biya is running for an eighth term on Sunday that could keep him in office until he is nearly 100, seeking to overcome frustration with his decades-long rule and a spirited challenge from a former government mouthpiece

KUALA LUMPUR: It was Kampung Sungai Baru residents themselves who selected the developer, with no interference from the government, says Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa

BANGI: The Housing and Local Government Ministry has submitted 13 proposed initiatives worth over RM1bil to the Finance Ministry for public infrastructure projects under Budget 2026, says its Minister Nga Kor Ming

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct8 (Bernama) --The federal government has approved loans totalling RM24.15 billion to state governments as of Aug 31, 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).