The aid will be disbursed in mid-February.

The payment, totalling RM2 million, will be disbursed starting 18 October.

Malaysians who enjoy an occasional drink might soon have to pay a little more for their booze.

The announcement was made during the tabling of Belanjawan 2026.

He quoted from an ancient Chinese historical text.

The initiative is being done to reduce the prevalence of smoking in Malaysia.

It will be a one-off payment aimed at encouraging owners to dispose of their old vehicles.

Free education will also be provided to the poor.

Anwar highlighted five key measures to address issues in the higher education sector.

About RM200 million will be allocated for bus service upgrades alone.

Malaysia is set for more concerts and creative events in 2026.

The last time judges’ salaries were raised was in 2015.

The stamps come with enhanced security features to curb counterfeiting.

The government is adding 1,500 more spots for Bachelor’s degree programmes at five research universities across Malaysia.

Anwar called it the “people’s budget”.

These include places of worship in Sabah and Sarawak.

Anwar outlined four key measures to enhance the education sector.

He said they are intended to prevent incidents similar to the UPSI bus tragedy that killed 15.

Malaysians can also claim up to RM1,000 for domestic holidays in 2026.

This exemption is extended for another two years.