The government is considering using Net Disposable Income when determining a household's eligibility for financial aid.

The Economy Ministry says this is fairer, because it takes into account how much money households have left after covering essential expenses.

It's currently working with the relevant agencies to study the impact of such a system.

In the meantime, the ministry says Budget 2027 will continue to include measures aimed at easing the burden on middle-income households.

This includes broad-based assistance programmes such as Bantuan Awal Persekolahan and BUDI95.

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Students living off-campus are being advised to inform their universities where they are staying.

The Higher Education Minister says this will make it easier for universities to monitor their welfare and safety.

This, as some students arrange their own accommodation without going through their unis, and this makes monitoring more difficult.

Meanwhile, the minister says the government is looking at ways to expand affordable student housing.  

This includes offering rent-controlled accommodation near public universities.

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The Veterinary Services Department has declared an area in Kubang Pasu, Kedah free from rabies, after testing on over a hundred animals found no trace of the disease.  

This comes after a man died of rabies last month, after being bitten by a stray dog.  

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In other news  

Penang authorities say the site of yesterday's fatal landslide in Paya Terubong remains stable for now, but warned that prolonged rainfall could trigger another collapse.

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This, as MetMalaysia's continuous rain alert remains in force for Penang, Perlis, and parts of Kedah and Perak.  

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191 people are currently housed at temporary flood shelters in Yan and Pendang, Kedah, while 16 people are seeking shelter in Kuala Langat, Selangor.  

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And at last look only 3 areas in Sarawak continued to report unhealthy Air Quality, with Serian still posting the highest API today.