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The government has allocated RM421 billion, or 20.2 per cent of the GDP, for Budget 2025.

The legislation still needs to be approved by the upper house, but campaigners are hopeful it should go through.

The operation which finally killed Yahya Sinwar was not a planned and targeted strike, Israeli officials said.

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak admitted at the High Court that he has certain regrets over the losses facing SRC International Sdn Bhd.

Liam Payne died of multiple traumas and internal bleeding after plunging from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, prosecutors said.

Mark Cuban calls Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on 60 pct of Chinese goods a "crazy notion" that will ultimately hurt consumers.

According to the World Trade Organisation's forecast, Asia's exports are expected to rise by 7.4 per cent in 2024.

The report highlights urgent need to reform international development finance to better support country-level responses to global crises.

With the Nov. 5 election nearing, Joe Biden may struggle to get Benjamin Netanyahu to fully heed his calls as his presidency winds down.

Dr. Mohd Afzanizam says Budget 2025, set for tabling today, is key, with traders likely focusing on next years fiscal deficit targets.

Washington has alleged that Indian agents were involved in an attempted assassination plot against Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh.

Yahya Sinwar was killed during an operation by Israeli soldiers in the Palestinian enclave on Wednesday.

Western leaders said Yahya Sinwar's death offered an opportunity for the war to end, but Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said it would go on.

There is a need to move away from blanket subsidies and adopt a lifecycle approach to broaden social protections for Malaysians.

If Prabowo secures a deal with PDIP after taking office Sunday, Indonesia's parliament will have no opposition parties.

Key factors in determining the minimum wage include the poverty line income, productivity growth, and the consumer price index.

Iran warns Israel against attacking the Islamic Republic in retaliation for a missile barrage.

The tribunal proceedings saw prosecutors request arrest warrants for 50 individuals, including ex-PM Sheikh Hasina.

Economic violence, though more common in poorer households, can impact families of any social or economic status, including the wealthy.

About 200 parents have applied for the return of their children currently placed in various "safe places," according to Datuk Seri Nancy.

The spacesuits were made to withstand extreme temperatures and endure the coldest temperatures for at least two hours.

At least eight locations from the border town of Danok to Sadao were found selling fuel on both sides of the road.

Donald Trump amplifies a false claim that Haitian immigrants in Springfield stole pets or took wildlife from parks for food.

The Oct. 22-24 summit in the city of Kazan is being presented by Moscow as evidence that Western efforts to isolate Russia have failed.

Landmark legislation grants citizenship rights to children born abroad to Malaysian mothers.

J-Hope is the second member of the seven-member group to wrap up the mandatory national service that has put their music careers on hold.

The man believed to be a 'runner' was arrested during a raid at a fast food outlet parking lot in Kajang Perdana, police said.

On average, there are 770 cases per year, or about two cases per day, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan sent an official letter to the nine BRICS foreign ministers, confirming Malaysia's intention to join, says Liew.

Despite a turbulent state of world affairs, concerns over health of planet rank as highly as issues of global stability, security and peace.

On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Alice Evans, Senior Lecturer in the Social Science of Development at King's College London, and is currently writing a book titled ‘The Great Gender Divergence’ which aims to explain why some societies have become more gender equal than others. Dr Evans was a speaker at Khazanah Megatrends Forum 2024 on the topic of boosting the Malaysian workforce.

Germany and Malaysia have fostered strong diplomatic ties and are significant trade partners. German Ambassador to Malaysia, H.E. Dr. Peter Blomeyer, discusses ways to further strengthen this partnership in a world increasingly shaped by global tensions and a multipolar landscape.

Niaga SPOTLIGHT exclusive interview with Datuk Seri Paduka TPr Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Mayor, Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur requires considerable pivoting towards accessible, inclusive infrastructure and public facilities to reap the cost-benefit advantages of universal accessibility in the medium to long term.

DS Paduka TPr Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif discusses her vision and ongoing implementation of inclusive urban planning and urban design for the capital city.

This episode will explores the rationale behind implementing a structured, long-term approach to tax reform in Malaysia. It highlights the need for a framework that spans multiple years to ensure more effective tax policies, prevent economic shocks, and accommodate evolving market dynamics.

The World Bank has upgraded Malaysia’s economic growth forecast to 4.9% in 2024, an increase from its initial 4.3% prediction set in April.

The Selangor government has formed a special task force to oversee rehabilitation programmes for children rescued from care homes linked to GISB.

#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh

1. World Bank upgrades M'sia GDP forecast to 4.9%
2. GISB: Selangor forms task force for victim rehabilitation

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Youths are most impacted by climate change though they have contributed the least to the crisis. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability’s Undersecretary Dr Hartini Mohd Nasir and UNICEF Malaysia’s Jasmin Irisha Jim Ilham talk about the role of youth in driving climate action and the need to amplify their voices.

The Israeli military has continued to carry out air raids across Lebanon, while also intensifying its strikes across Gaza over the past 48 hours. This after Iran launched a missile attack at Israel in response to Israeli assassinations of top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Amid the soaring violence and escalating tensions, how close are we to a regional war in the middle east? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Muath Seyam, Senior Fellow at the Asia Middle East Centre for Research and Dialogue.

The Israeli military has continued to carry out air raids across Lebanon, while also intensifying its strikes across Gaza over the past 48 hours. This after Iran launched a missile attack at Israel in response to Israeli assassinations of top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Amid the soaring violence and escalating tensions, how close are we to a regional war in the middle east? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Ferooze Ali, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law and International Relations at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin in Terengganu.