News & Reviews:   Anwar Ibrahim

It’s no secret that since its launch on 2 January, the Central Database Hub (PADU) has faced scrutiny from the public, the number of people updating their info on the database is still low despite the due date being just a mere 7 days away. With the Sarawak Government also voicing reservations about PADU, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed Economy Minister Rafizi Ramil to clarify the database’s registration issue at the Cabinet Meeting next week.

Previously, we shared how the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz will facilitate a meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. However, MITI has since announced that the meeting has been rescheduled to a later date.

Since December 2023, the government has given eMADANI credit of RM100 to those whose income is below RM100,000 per year. As announced at the time of introduction, the deadline to use the credit is 29 February 2024.

In case you didn’t know, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently reshuffled his cabinet. As a result, the Digital and Communication Ministry is divided into two. So, what should you know about it?

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) will be introducing a new flexible Account 3 which allows members to immediately withdraw from. Previously announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the tabling of Budget 2024, the Finance Ministry has revealed the timeframe for the 3rd account’s introduction.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tabled Bajet Malaysia 2024 in the Dewan Rakyat today, which includes several measures to further improve the electric vehicle (EV) industry in our country. Read on to find out more about the initiatives that will roll out starting next year.

It’s that time of the year again. Today, Budget Malaysia 2024 (Bajet Malaysia 2024) was unveiled by Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim. During this budget reveal, Anwar announced a service tax hike from 6% to 8%. That said, how could this affect you?

Previously, we reported on the new initiative by the Federal Government which would provide RM100 of e-Tunai or e-Wallet credits to Malaysians earning less than RM100000 annually. Now, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) has commented on the initiative, saying that it is ready to expedite the e-Tunai's rollout.

Following his meeting with Elon Musk, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that the billionaire has agreed to make significant investments in our country. These include collaborations with the Malaysian government under Tesla, SpaceX and Starlink.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that our country would immediately draft a Cyber Security Bill. The decision was made by the National Cyber Security Committee to ensure that all relevant aspects of legislation be finalised.