FinTech wave to take over financial institutions
Malaysian financial institutions (FIs) should embrace the financial technology (FinTech) wave or risk losing competitive edge.
Fri Nov 25 2016
Australia defends Jakarta envoy's return after executions
Australia PM Tony Abbott defended his decision to send Australia's ambassador back to Jakarta, following a six-week absence in protest at the execution of two drug smugglers.
Wed Jun 10 2015
PNG says death penalty 'under review' after Indonesia fallout
Peter O'Neill said the death penalty is "under review" in Papua New Guinea after recent global outcry over the execution of foreign drug convicts in neighbouring Indonesia.
Mon May 11 2015
Bodies of Australians executed in Indonesia arrive home: reports
Relatives of two men executed in Indonesia arrived back in Australia Saturday on a flight believed to have been carrying the bodies of the pair.
Sat May 02 2015
Indonesia executes foreign drug convicts, defying global anger
Eight convicts -- two Australians, one from Brazil and four from Africa, as well as the Indonesian -- were put to death on the high-security prison island of Nusakambangan, AFP reports.
Wed Apr 29 2015
Australian trafficker marries before Indonesia execution
Andrew Chan, 31, married his Indonesian girlfriend Febyanti Herewila in a ceremony on Nusakambangan Island, home to several high-security prisons, his brother Michael said.
Mon Apr 27 2015
Indonesian court rejects death row Australians' appeal
Indonesia's legal chief says Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran have now exhausted all legal attempts to avoid the firing squad.
Mon Apr 06 2015
Indonesian court to rule Monday on death row Australians' appeal
An Indonesian court will rule Monday on the appeals of two Australian drug smugglers facing execution, a judge said.
Wed Apr 01 2015
Australians on Indonesia death row submit appeal evidence
Lawyers for two Australian drug smugglers facing execution in Indonesia submitted evidence to a court on Wednesday as part of the men's latest attempt to avoid the firing squad.
Wed Mar 25 2015
Death penalty must be seen from both perspectives: Jokowi
The Indonesia president says the lives of victims who have suffered and died due to drugs must also be considered, not just the prisoners'.
Fri Mar 06 2015
Australia floats prisoner swap to save Indonesia pair
Australia on Thursday suggested a prisoner swap with Indonesia in an 11th hour bid to save two drug smugglers facing execution.
Thu Mar 05 2015
Brother of Australian on Indonesia death row pleads for mercy
The brother of an Australian facing imminent execution in Indonesia has appealed on national television for Indonesia President Joko Widodo to spare the drug smuggler's life.
Mon Mar 02 2015
Indonesia's Widodo 'considering position' on death row Australians
Australia PM Tony Abbott said Indonesia's Joko Widodo said was "carefully considering his position" in the case of Bali Ning drug smugglers.
Thu Feb 26 2015
Jakarta delays execution of two Australians, denies pressure to blame
Indonesia has delayed the execution of two Australian drug smugglers by up to a month, backtracking on an earlier pledge to put the pair before the firing squad by the end of February.
Fri Feb 20 2015
Australia PM denies threatening Indonesia
Australia PM Tony Abbott Thursday denied threatening Indonesia over the fate of two Australians on death row by linking their fate to aid.
Thu Feb 19 2015
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
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024