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Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud (centre) attends a ceremony in conjunction with his 86th birthday celebration at Masjid At-Taqwa in Miri October 7, 2022. ― Bernama pic

Sarawak economy stronger now thanks to Taib Mahmud’s 30-year leadership, says Abang Johari

Ampang MP Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin is Parti Bangsa Malaysia's new president. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif

Zuraida Kamaruddin officially Parti Bangsa Malaysia new president, replacing Larry Sng

People watch the tabling of Budget 2023 presented by Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, October 7, 2022. ― Picture by Farhan Najib

Report: Ex-finance minister, MPs ask about Plan B funding for Budget 2023 if Petronas dividend below expected RM35b

The allocation under budget can help boost ‘Sia Sitok Sarawak’ initiative, said Abdul Karim. ― Borneo Post pic

Allocation under Budget 2023 can help boost ‘Sia Sitok Sarawak’ initiative, says state tourism minister

Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor says the state will not opt for dissolution of its legislative assembly simultaneously with Parliament if it is to pave way for elections this year. ― Bernama pic

MB confirms Kedah state assembly dissolution won’t follow Parliament if it’s this year

Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said RM1.2 billion has been set aside to upgrade 182 dilapidated schools in Sarawak and 123 in Sabah. ― Borneo Post pic

Budget 2023: 182 dilapidated schools in Sarawak to be upgraded

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was awarded the Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Bintang Kenyalang (DP) which carries the title ‘Datuk Patinggi’. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

PM Ismail Sabri tops list of Sarawak state honours recipients

Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz tables Budget 2023 at Dewan Rakyat in Kuala Lumpur October 7, 2022. ― Bernama pic

Budget 2023: Govt seeks to extend tax deduction on listing expenses for three more years

The two-basis point reduction in personal income tax for those earning between RM50,000 and RM100,000 would put hundreds of millions back into the pockets for salaried Malaysians, which would help them preserve their quality of life during an expected economic slowdown. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Economists, businesses laud expansionary Budget 2023 but fret over Putrajaya’s lack of new income

People watch Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz speaking during the tabling of Budget 2023 in the Dewan Rakyat, October 7, 2022. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Unimpressed with one-off aid, groups say Budget 2023 missing ideas for upward mobility of B40 and underprivileged

PDRM secretary Datuk Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin said the claim which was posted on Borneoghost’s Twitter account was irresponsible fake news aimed at creating confusion among the public. — Picture via Facebook

Bukit Aman: Police deny Jho Low removed from Interpol red notice list

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the allocations and initiatives announced under the Budget were regarded as important in preserving peace and order in the country. — Bernama pic

Budget 2023: Allocation to police mainly to enhance service quality, says IGP 

In a statement today, the SC said the initiatives reaffirmed the significant role of the capital market in supporting the post-pandemic recovery. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Securities Commission: Capital market initiatives in Budget 2023 to boost market confidence, address talent deficit 

Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said among the main projects would be the Sabo Dam at a cost of RM562 million, involving 46 locations to reduce the risks of debris and mud floods like the flood tragedy in Baling, Kedah. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Budget 2023: RM15b flood mitigation plan until 2030 in facing climate change

Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz suggested that Budget 2023 can be tabled again after elections are held, citing the 1999 snap polls as precedent. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Tengku Zafrul: Budget 2023 can be tabled again if Parliament dissolved halfway through debate

As a result of the SSA, Celcom Axiata would hold 12.5 per cent, Digi Telecommunications at 12.5 per cent, YTL Communications at 20 per cent, and Telekom Malaysia at 20 per cent — totalling up to 65 per cent equity in DNB. —  Reuters pic

Mobile operators complete subscription deal with 5G provider DNB