MyDeposit scheme to help the middle income bracket - Najib
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak announced the implementation of the First Home Financing Scheme (MyDeposit) as tabled in the 2016 Budget.
Thu Apr 07 2016
Malaysia doesn't need economic contingency plan for now - Najib
This is because the country's fundamentals are intact and the recalibrated 2016 Budget has had a positive impact on the economy.
Tue Mar 08 2016
No need for further budget recalibration at the moment, says Najib
There is no need for further recalibration of the 2016 Budget at the moment as crude oil prices are likely to stabilise in the region of US$30-US$40 per barrel, said Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Fri Feb 19 2016
Abide by recalibrated 2016 budget or get allocation cut next year, ministries told
Ministries which do not abide by measures to reduce their operating expenditure as stipulated in the recalibrated 2016 Budget will have their allocation cut next year.
Sun Feb 14 2016
IRB to offer reduction of penalty for voluntary disclosure
The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) is offering a reduction of penalty with specific rates for taxpayers who make voluntary disclosure from March 1 to Dec 15 this year.
Thu Feb 11 2016
Govt may review budget again if oil prices drop below US$25 per barrel - Husni
Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah said the government could not deceive itself and must always be realistic in determining national expenditure.
Wed Feb 03 2016
2016 Budget recalibration a good start to the year, says Vincent Tan
The recalibrated 2016 Budget announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is a good start to the year for the country, Berjaya Group Bhd founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan said.
Fri Jan 29 2016
Budget 2016 revision: Full text of PM Najib's speech
Special address by prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on the 2016 Budget recalibration at Putrajaya International Convention Centre.
Thu Jan 28 2016
5 things Malaysians need to know about the revised 2016 Budget
5 things you need to know about the recalibrated Malaysian Budget 2016, presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in Putrajaya on Jan 28, 2016.
Thu Jan 28 2016
Why does Malaysia's Budget 2016 need to be recalibrated?
Why does Malaysia's 2016 Budget need to be recalibrated, and what does this mean for the economy and Malaysians in general?
Thu Jan 28 2016
Lee Lam Thye hopes no cuts in security budget
NGO 1Malaysia Foundation hopes allocations provided for security in the 2016 budget tabled last year will not be subjected to any huge reductions when it is revised this year.
Thu Jan 14 2016
Revision of 2016 Budget for interest of the less-affordable group
The revision of the 2016 Budget to be carried out by the government is hoped will not have drastic adverse effects on the people's lives.
Sun Jan 10 2016
Moves to adjust Budget practical, say economists, businessmen
They say the adjustments are based on the reality of the current economic situation since the moves will determine the behaviour and ultimately the resource allocation decisions.
Sat Jan 09 2016
Govt should relook at infrastructure spending in 2016 Budget - Economist
Dr Yeah Kim Leng suggests that bigger projects can be delayed until the economic conditions recovered.
Fri Jan 08 2016
Zahid assures public varsities not allowed to raise study fees
This is despite the allocation for the higher education sector being reduced in the 2016 Budget.
Sun Dec 06 2015
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024