Key highlights of Budget 2025
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim today tabled his unity government’s Budget 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat, allocating a record RM421 billion for next year’s federal spending plan, a 3.3% increase from the sum spent this year. Anwar, who also serves as finance minister, said Budget 2025 aims to further boost economic growth while ensuring justice for […]
Budget 2025: What the stakeholders say
THE Health Ministry has received a Budget 2025 allocation of RM45.27 billion, the second highest after the RM64.1 billion granted to the Education Ministry. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, in his speech, urged the ministry to address the poor condition of public hospital facilities, including public toilets. The budget also increases the on-call allowance for public service […]
Najib might just get his house arrest wish soon
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s surprise announcement on a proposed new law to allow house arrest in his Budget 2025 speech on Friday has raised eyebrows. At present there are no legal provisions allowing prisoners to serve their sentences under house detention.
家长与校方支持恢复体罚 强调须设严格规范
随着国会近期掀起恢复学校体罚的讨论，部分家长与校方代表公开表示支持，但强调必须在严格规范下执行，确保学生身心健康不受伤害。 根据The Vibes报道，两名小学生的父亲诺阿兹里指出，当今教育体系在管控学生纪律方面面临“严峻挑战”，包括逃学、不尊重师长甚至霸凌等问题日益严重。