Raising of living standards recorded 122 per cent success last year
This achievement was the product of a multi-agency effort led by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, with a RM66.71 million allocation to all the agencies involved.
Wed May 24 2017
Govt provides various funds to help people venture into entrepreneurship: Najib
The include financial aid by MARA, Tekun Nasional, SUPERB, 1AZAM and PUNB, the Prime Minister says.
Sat May 21 2016
DAP sets up branch in Malay area following internal strife
The DAP move to set up a branch at a Malay-dominant area in the Kepala Batas parliamentary constituency is believed to have been fuelled by internal squabbles within the party.
Mon Nov 30 2015
PAC to summon two individuals to give explanation on 1Azam
PAC will summon two individuals to explain on the weaknesses of the 1Azam Poverty Eradication Programme highlighted in the 2013 Auditor-General's Report.
Tue Mar 24 2015
Shahrizat not yet called by MACC over 1Azam case
Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil said she has not been called by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over the 1Azam scandal.
Thu Sep 19 2013
Shahrizat confident with MACC's credibility in probing 1Azam project
The individual was, however, released yesterday after his statement was recorded.
Wed Sep 18 2013
RM100 million allocation approved for 1Azam programme in Sabah
The Barisan Nasional (BN) government has approved an allocation of RM100 million to implement the 1Azam poverty-eradication programme in Sabah this year.
Sat Jul 20 2013
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024