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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024