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Tax security expert Dmitry Kazantsev has assessed the impact of raising the minimum wage to 150,000 tenge on individual entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan. According to him, the increase in the minimum wage raises the tax burden on small businesses, while the real incomes of most workers may remain unchanged. The expert also supported the initiative to introduce a single tax payment.

Mazhilis deputy Olzhas Kuspekov has proposed expanding the powers of emergency services following a fire in Astana in which three children died. The trigger was an incident where access to the emergency site was obstructed by parked cars. The initiative includes creating zones for emergency vehicles, giving rescuers the right to remove obstructions, and strengthening fire safety requirements.

A group of citizens has put forward an initiative to create a new political party named "Әділет". Participants have stated their intention to form a political force that represents the interests of citizens and supports the course of reforms.

The Prosecutor's Office of the Turkestan Region has uncovered instances of the illegal receipt of compulsory social health insurance funds and the fictitious provision of medical services. Cases have been identified of consultations without licences totalling 91 million tenge, and the over-reporting of dental services amounting to 203 million tenge. In respect of some episodes, the damage has been compensated and the case closed; for others, materials have been sent to court under Article 190 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Kaspersky Lab's report showed that in 2025, the highest number of high-criticality cyber attacks targeted the public sector, industry, and IT companies. The IT sector entered the top three most attacked industries, surpassing finance. Experts note a rise in targeted APT attacks and a shift in attackers' focus towards stealthy presence within systems, including Kazakhstan.

The prosecutor's office of the Zhetisu region revealed that the management company "Khorgos International Centre for Border Cooperation" had illegally charged 19 investors VAT for two years when calculating water supply tariffs, despite the tax exemptions of the SEZ. The violations have been rectified, 1 million tenge has been returned to the investors, and those responsible have been held accountable.

Mazhilis deputy Magerram Magerramov has stated that cases of corruption and match-fixing persist in Kazakhstani football. The article cites data from Sportradar, as well as specific incidents, including bets placed by players of FC Aktobe and the controversial match between Ordabasy and Atyrau. It highlights issues with refereeing, possible pressure on officials, and a shortage of personnel despite high salaries. One of the measures being considered to reduce risks is the privatisation of football clubs.

The Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan has proposed requiring the patient’s IIN to be indicated on cash receipts when paying for medical services and purchasing medicines. According to the draft, this will strengthen control over FSMS funds, increase transparency of payments, and reduce the shadow turnover. The initiative is being discussed amid identified systemic violations in the compulsory social health insurance system and inspections in the healthcare sector.

Almas Abaev, the akim of the Karatau district of Shymkent, has been brought to disciplinary responsibility following an official investigation launched because of a video on social media. The Ethics Commission of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs (ACS) identified a violation of standards of official ethics and recommended issuing a warning about incomplete professional compliance. The decision was implemented by an order of the city’s akim dated 6 April 2026.

Deputy ministers of national economy and finance of Kazakhstan have commented on the initiative to introduce a tax on dog ownership, highlighting the need for analysis and potential risks, including unintended consequences and administrative difficulties. The discussion takes place against the backdrop of amendments to the Law "On Responsible Treatment of Animals", which propose new measures to regulate the population of stray animals, including euthanasia, prompting criticism from animal rights activists.