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News@9: Today's top headlines - Oct 18, 2024 [WATCH]

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A Big Budget

Malaysia's national budget has surpassed RM400 billion for the first time in history. A whopping RM421 billion has been allocated for 2025.

Subsidy Rationalisation

The government will rationalise RON95 subsidies starting from the middle of next year. However, subsidies will remain for 85 percent of the population.

A New Minimum Wage

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a new minimum wage of RM1,700. It will come into effect on February 1 next year.

Over RM60 Billion for Education

The Education Ministry received a RM64.1 billion allocation in the 2025 Budget, which includes funds for the upgrading and maintenance of schools.

That's it for News@9.

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