Malacca tables Budget 2017 of RM348.78 million
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron says the budget had increased compared to last year's.
Mon Oct 24 2016
Opposition's attitude regrettable, unprofessional - Khairy
Khairy Jamaluddin says as MPs, the Opposition members should've been better behaved.
Sat Oct 22 2016
'I wasn't there when Opposition MPs walked out' - Guan Eng
The Penang CM was not in the Dewan Rakyat when Opposition MP walked out on Datuk Seri Najib Razak during the Budget 2017 tabling yesterday.
Sat Oct 22 2016
Budget 2017 didn't allocate enough for development - Azmin
The 18 percent allocation for development under Budget 2017 does not solve the rakyat's current woes, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali says.
Sat Oct 22 2016
'We walked out because the Budget didn't address the rakyat's issues' - Azmin
Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali says the Opposition members were only reacting to the 'provocative remarks' made by Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Sat Oct 22 2016
Budget 2017: Industry players welcome move to prioritise affordable housing
REHDA welcomes the Governments move in continuing to make affordable housing a priority.
Sat Oct 22 2016
Chinese hawkers to gain from RM20 million loan facility
Budget 2017 shows that the government is concerned with hawkers' welfare particularly those among the Chinese community.
Fri Oct 21 2016
Police to use allocation for people's security - IGP
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar says the Royal Malaysia Police is aware of the financial state the country is currently in, but is grateful for the allocation awarded.
Fri Oct 21 2016
Budget 2017 to give more opportunities to civil servants
The National Union of Teaching Profession says civil servants especially the support group would benefit most from the budget.
Fri Oct 21 2016
Budget 2017: What the Opposition say
For some Opposition members, whatever that was tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in Budget 2017 on Friday was nothing new.
Fri Oct 21 2016
'Budget 2017 is spot on' - Cabinet ministers
PM Datuk Seri Najib Razak has proven that Malaysia is still able to provide the best Budget for its people, Cabinet ministers opine.
Fri Oct 21 2016
Budget 2017: Industry players laud 'digital economy' focus
Industry players are all for the government's focus on Malaysia becoming a fully digitised Internet economy.
Fri Oct 21 2016
2017 Budget: Opposition MPs stage walkout
Several opposition lawmakers staged a walkout during the tabling of the 2017 Budget.
Fri Oct 21 2016
Govt to blacklist problematic contractors - Johari
The government will immediately blacklist contractors and suppliers who fail to complete government projects within the stipulated time.
Fri Oct 14 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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