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The government has agreed to grant full-time e-hailing drivers additional eligibility for the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) petrol subsidy, starting Oct 15, according to the Finance Ministry (MOF).

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Starting Sept 30, Malaysians will enjoy cheaper petrol as the government officially rolls out its targeted subsidy programme for RON95, known as BUDI Madani RON95 (BUDI95). Bernama file photo

The bank also said the government is unlikely to explore reintroducing the goods and services tax (GST) in Budget 2026 in view of the external headwinds. - 123RF photo

An attendee makes a video of herself holding a new Apple iPhone 17 Pro during an Apple special event at Apple headquarters on Sept 9 in Cupertino, California. Apple unveiled a new generation of iPhones, updated Apple Watches, and AirPods during a special event at its headquarters. (Photo by JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Zambry said Malaysia continued to strengthen its status as an international higher education hub when the University of Malaya (UM) rose to 58th position in the QS World University Rankings 2026 compared to 60th position the previous year. - Bernama photo

The Finance Ministry (MOF) has assured that continuous improvements are being made to the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) system to handle rising user traffic, particularly during long weekends and in the lead-up to the Malaysia Day celebrations. Photo by Bernama

The Gig Workers Bill 2025, scheduled for second reading in the Dewan Rakyat tomorrow, will not lead to an increase in service prices or impose an additional burden on consumers, according to economist and policy specialist Dr Geoffrey Williams. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

While Malaysia rarely experiences earthquakes of any significance, the event was not entirely unprecedented. Photo source: Met Malaysia

In this photo illustration, Gemini Ai is seen on a phone on March 18, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)