Glossary
139 words you met as dotted underlines in our stories: the meaning, plus why it mattered in that story. It grows every day.
Aichi-Nagoya Asian GamesSport
The 2026 Asian Games hosted by Japan.
In this story Malaysia won nine golds.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
Air Pollutant IndexEnvironment
Malaysia’s air-quality scale. 101-200 is unhealthy, 201-300 very unhealthy.
In this story Readings of 150 plus drive school closure rules.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
APMedia
Associated Press, a US news agency.
In this story Source behind the market report.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)
Apex SecuritiesFinance
A Malaysian brokerage whose analysts comment on the market.
In this story Quoted on oil and the Budget.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)
ASEANPolitics
Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
In this story Context for the cup and roundup.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)
Azizulhasni AwangPerson
Malaysian track cyclist nicknamed the Pocket Rocketman.
In this story Won keirin gold.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
Bab al-MandabGeography
Narrow strait between Yemen and Africa on the Red Sea route.
In this story Reportedly recaptured from the Houthis.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
Bank Negara MalaysiaInstitution
Malaysia’s central bank.
In this story Publishes the 5pm exchange-rate table.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
Barisan NasionalPolitics
A coalition in the federal government.
In this story Said to contest 21 seats.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)
BernamaMedia
Malaysia’s national news agency.
In this story Source of the close.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)
blockadeSecurity
Cutting off a country’s ports or routes by force.
In this story A key Iranian grievance.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
BrentEnergy
International benchmark price for crude oil.
In this story Around US$101 a barrel.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
Budget 2027Economy
The government’s tax and spending plan for next year.
In this story Tabled on Friday.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
BursaMarkets
Malaysia’s stock exchange.
In this story Edged up before the Budget.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
Bursa MalaysiaMarkets
Malaysia’s stock exchange.
In this story Reopens today after the jobs report.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
chargeable incomeTax
Income left after reliefs, which tax rates apply to.
In this story Bands changed.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
CIMBFinance
A Malaysian bank whose analysts forecast subsidy costs.
In this story Projected RM32 billion.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
CiriumAviation
An aviation data firm that tracks flights.
In this story Counted cancellations.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
cloud seedingEnvironment
Adding particles to clouds to try to cause rain.
In this story Being stepped up.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
CMEMarkets
Chicago exchange operator behind the FedWatch tool.
In this story Source of the rate odds.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)
committee reportsPolitics
Findings of parliamentary select committees.
In this story Three are due this week.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)
committee stagePolitics
Line-by-line review of the Budget by ministry.
In this story Runs 2 to 26 November.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
Communications MinisterGovernment
The cabinet minister in charge of communications and the government’s spokesman.
In this story Fahmi Fadzil holds the post.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)
deficitEconomy
The gap when government spending exceeds revenue.
In this story Targeted at 3.3%.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
deficit targetEconomy
The planned gap between government spending and revenue.
In this story What analysts say they wait for.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)
Department of EnvironmentGovernment
The agency that publishes the air-quality readings.
In this story Source of the haze numbers.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
Department of Islamic Development MalaysiaGovernment
The federal agency for Islamic affairs, known as Jakim.
In this story Its allocation rose to RM3.1 billion.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
Deputy SpeakerPolitics
An officer who helps the Speaker run the House.
In this story Ramli Mohd Nor announced the time.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
development spendingEconomy
Government spending on infrastructure and projects.
In this story RM83 billion.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
Dewan RakyatPolitics
Malaysia’s House of Representatives, the lower house of Parliament.
In this story Sits from today.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
dieselEnergy
A fuel used in trucks, ships and generators.
In this story Russia would supply 4.8 million tonnes.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
disposable incomeEconomy
Money left after tax for spending or saving.
In this story Up to RM1,600 more.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
dissolvedPolitics
Ended early so that an election can be held.
In this story Melaka’s assembly was dissolved on 23 September.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
DowMarkets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, an index of 30 big US companies.
In this story Up 385 points at midday.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
e-JaminLaw
A system that lets people pay court bail electronically.
In this story A committee report covers it.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)
early votingElections
Voting before polling day for military, police and some others.
In this story 10 November.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)
Education MinistryGovernment
The federal ministry that runs schools.
In this story Its schools in Johor shut.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)
Election CommissionGovernment
The independent body that runs elections.
In this story Due to fix Melaka dates.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
emergency reservesEnergy
Government oil stocks kept for supply shocks.
In this story A G7 release was reported.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
Fahmi FadzilPerson
Communications Minister and government spokesman.
In this story Said the Budget focuses on cost of living.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)
FBM KLCIMarkets
The Bursa Malaysia index of the 30 largest listed companies.
In this story Closed at 1,630.87.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
Federal debtEconomy
Money the federal government has borrowed.
In this story 63.7% of GDP in 2027.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
Federal ReserveInstitution
The US central bank.
In this story A rate rise looks less likely.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
FedWatchMarkets
A CME tool that turns futures prices into rate odds.
In this story Shows about 20%.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)
FIFA ASEAN CupSport
A new regional football tournament.
In this story Malaysia finished third.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)
first readingPolitics
The first stage of a bill when it is introduced in the House.
In this story Two bills are due.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)
fiscal consolidationEconomy
Reducing government deficits and debt.
In this story Cited for the ringgit’s gain.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
Food (Amendment) Bill 2026Law
A bill to change Malaysia’s food law.
In this story Slated for first reading.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)
Formula 1Sport
World motor-racing championship for single-seat cars.
In this story Returned to Malaysia for one race.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
fuel subsidiesEconomy
Government support that keeps pump prices below market.
In this story About RM40 billion in 2026.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
futures contractMarkets
An agreement to buy or sell at a set price later; the KLCI futures track the index.
In this story October contract fell 17.50 points.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)
G7Politics
Group of seven rich democracies.
In this story Reported to plan a reserve release.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
GE16Politics
Short for the 16th general election.
In this story Budget seen as aimed at it.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
Gelora Bung Karno StadiumSport
Jakarta’s national stadium.
In this story Hosted the playoff.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)
George RussellPerson
British Mercedes driver.
In this story Retired five laps from the end.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
goldMarkets
Precious metal and safe-haven asset.
In this story Fell 1.11% to US$4,140.7.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)
gross domestic productEconomy
The total value of goods and services an economy produces in a year.
In this story Deficit is measured against it.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
hazeEnvironment
Smoke and fine particles that reduce air quality.
In this story Cancelled a race.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
heavyweight banksMarkets
Large banks with a big weight in the index.
In this story They led the fall.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)
HouthiPolitics
Yemeni armed group, backed by Iran, that controls northern Yemen.
In this story Claimed the airport strikes.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
Inland Revenue BoardGovernment
Malaysia’s tax authority.
In this story Will issue guidance.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
JakartaPlace
Indonesia’s capital, seat of its government.
In this story Said to be struggling to contain the fires.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)
JakimGovernment
Short for the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia.
In this story Allocation raised.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
James ChinPerson
Political analyst who comments on Malaysian politics.
In this story Called the Budget a vote-winner.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
JohorPlace
Malaysia’s southernmost state.
In this story Hardest hit by haze.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
KalimantanPlace
The Indonesian part of Borneo.
In this story Fires there feed the haze.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)
keirinSport
A track cycling sprint event behind a pacing bike.
In this story Azizulhasni’s gold.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
Kids DashSport
A children’s race held alongside the marathon.
In this story Cancelled over haze.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
Kimi AntonelliPerson
Italian Mercedes driver leading the championship.
In this story Second at Sepang.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
King Khalid International AirportAviation
Riyadh’s main airport.
In this story Hit by the strikes.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
Kirill DmitrievPerson
Russian envoy who deals with economic cooperation.
In this story Praised the deal.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
KLCI futuresMarkets
Contracts that track the KLCI’s future value.
In this story Also closed higher.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)
KremlinPolitics
The seat of Russia’s government.
In this story Dmitriev is its envoy.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
Lembaga Tabung HajiInstitution
The Hajj pilgrims’ savings fund.
In this story Its inquiry report may come up in Parliament.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
Lufthansa GroupAviation
German airline group including Lufthansa and Swiss.
In this story Suspended Riyadh flights.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
M40Society
The middle 40% of households by income.
In this story Targeted by tax breaks.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
MA63Politics
The Malaysia Agreement 1963 which formed Malaysia with Sabah and Sarawak.
In this story On the agenda.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)
MadaniPolitics
The Anwar government’s slogan for its policy agenda.
In this story Describes the fifth budget.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
Malacca SecuritiesFinance
A Malaysian brokerage whose analysts comment on the market.
In this story Gave support and resistance levels.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
Minimum wageLabour
The lowest monthly pay allowed by law.
In this story RM2,000 from June 2027.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
Nasdaq compositeMarkets
Index of Nasdaq-listed shares, heavy on technology.
In this story Up 238.54 at midday.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
net sellersMarkets
Investors who sell more than they buy over a period.
In this story Foreign funds for ten sessions.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)
NewswavMedia
A Malaysian news app that carries other outlets’ articles.
In this story Carried the report.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
NilaiPlace
A town in Negeri Sembilan near Kuala Lumpur.
In this story Highest reading named.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
nominationElections
The formal filing of candidates.
In this story 31 October in Melaka.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)
operating spendingEconomy
Day-to-day government costs such as salaries and subsidies.
In this story RM376.8 billion.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
Pakatan HarapanPolitics
A coalition in the federal government.
In this story Reportedly weighing all 28 seats.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
payrollsEconomy
The count of jobs added to the US economy in a month.
In this story 29,000 in September.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
penaltiesSport
A shoot-out used to decide a drawn match.
In this story Indonesia won the final on penalties.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)
PetronasBusiness
Malaysia’s state oil and gas company.
In this story Earns more when prices rise.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
pole positionSport
The first place on the starting grid, earned by the fastest qualifying lap.
In this story Verstappen took it on Saturday.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
policy-stage debatePolitics
The first debate on the Budget’s broad policy.
In this story Runs 12 to 22 October.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
polling centresElections
Places where people cast their votes.
In this story 271 in Melaka.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)
power unitSport
The engine and hybrid system of a Formula 1 car.
In this story Ended Russell’s race.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
Question TimePolitics
The time when MPs put questions to ministers.
In this story Zaliha Mustafa was due to ask.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)
rakyatPolitics
The people of Malaysia.
In this story Budget aims to aid them.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)
Ramlan HarunPerson
Chairman of the Election Commission.
In this story Announced the dates.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)
refugee managementPolicy
How the state handles refugees and asylum seekers.
In this story A committee report covers it.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)
regentPolitics
A royal who rules in place of the ruler; here Johor’s.
In this story Decreed the school closure.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)
ringgitMarkets
Malaysia’s currency.
In this story About RM4.08 to the dollar.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
RompinPlace
A district in Pahang.
In this story Schools closed there too.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
RON95Energy
Malaysia’s common petrol grade.
In this story No price change reported.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
Royal Commission of InquiryLaw
A formal inquiry set up by the King on the government’s advice.
In this story Reported on Tabung Haji.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
S&P 500Markets
Index of 500 big US companies.
In this story Closed at 7,818.93.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
safety carSport
A car that leads the field slowly while hazards are cleared.
In this story Used twice in the wet race.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
Saleumxay KommasithPerson
Lao politician reported elected leader.
In this story Elected Monday.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)
sanctionsPolitics
Penalties imposed on a country’s trade or finance.
In this story Suspended for Russian diesel.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
SaudiaAviation
Saudi Arabia’s national airline.
In this story Its captain was among the dead in earlier attacks.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
second readingPolitics
The stage when a bill’s main principles are debated.
In this story Starts Friday at 3.30pm.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
SegamatPlace
A district in northern Johor.
In this story Highest reading.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)
SelangorPlace
State surrounding Kuala Lumpur.
In this story Several stations unhealthy.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
SenaiPlace
The area in Johor that hosts the airport.
In this story Flights delayed.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)
sepak takrawSport
A Southeast Asian game like volleyball played with feet and a rattan ball.
In this story One of nine golds.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
Sepang International CircuitSport
Malaysia’s Formula 1 track near Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
In this story Hosted the replacement race.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
SerembanPlace
Capital of Negeri Sembilan.
In this story Read 168 in the afternoon.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
Sinar DailyMedia
A Malaysian news outlet.
In this story Source of the analyst quote.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
Sports Development (Amendment) Bill 2026Law
A bill to change Malaysia’s sports development law.
In this story Slated for first reading.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)
state assemblyPolitics
A state’s elected legislature.
In this story Melaka’s was dissolved.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
state electionPolitics
An election for a state assembly.
In this story Melaka votes on 14 November.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)
Strait of HormuzGeography
Narrow waterway between Iran and Oman carrying about a fifth of the world’s oil.
In this story Iran says it stays closed.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
subsidiesEconomy
Government payments that lower prices for goods or fuel.
In this story Oil raises their cost.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)
SumatraPlace
Large Indonesian island west of the peninsula.
In this story Fires there feed the haze.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)
Sumbangan Asas RahmahPolicy
SARA; aid for buying basic goods.
In this story Part of RM16 billion.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
Sumbangan Tunai RahmahPolicy
STR; government cash aid for lower-income households.
In this story Part of RM16 billion.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
Supply BillEconomy
The law that authorises government spending for the year.
In this story The Budget is tabled as this bill.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
Tabung HajiInstitution
The pilgrims’ savings fund.
In this story A theme for this meeting.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)
tax reliefTax
An amount deducted from income before tax is calculated.
In this story Cap rises to RM12,000.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
TelegramMedia
A messaging app used by leaders to post statements.
In this story Zelenskyy posted there.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
Treasury DepartmentGovernment
The US finance ministry, which enforces sanctions.
In this story Suspended sanctions on Russian diesel.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
Treasury yieldMarkets
The return on US government bonds.
In this story 10-year hit 5.36%.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)
Treasury yieldsMarkets
Returns on US government bonds.
In this story Fell after the jobs report.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
Truth SocialMedia
Social network owned by Trump Media, used by President Trump.
In this story Where Trump announced the deal.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
unemployment rateEconomy
Share of people without a job who are looking for one.
In this story Rose to 4.2% in the US.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
Vladimir PutinPerson
President of Russia.
In this story Spoke with Trump.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
West AsiaGeography
The Middle East region.
In this story Its crisis raised subsidies.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)
winding upPolitics
Ministers’ replies at the end of a debate.
In this story Set for 26 to 29 October.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)
WTIEnergy
West Texas Intermediate, the US crude benchmark.
In this story Closed at US$91.11 on Friday.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)
Zaliha MustafaPerson
Malaysian MP who raises the ageing policy.
In this story To ask at Question Time.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)
ZaporizhzhiaPlace
A city in southern Ukraine.
In this story Hit by guided bombs.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)
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