Budget 2023 allocates RM372.3 billion, significant increase from Budget 2022, 2021
The 2023 Budget allocated a total of RM372.3 billion, a significant increase from the RM332 billion allocated for Budget 2022 and RM322 billion for Budget 2021.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Govt revenue rises 4.6 pct to RM106.4 bln in H1 2021 - MoF
Government revenue increased 4.6 per cent year-on-year to RM106.4 billion in the first half of 2021.
Thu Sep 23 2021
A more progressive tax system - prerequisite for reintroducing the GST
EMIR Research has been consistent in our stance that the timing isnt right for reintroducing the GST.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Double-digit GDP growth indicates continued recovery trajectory - Tengku Zafrul
The 16.1 per cent year-on-year growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) announced for the second quarter (Q2) of 2021 indicates a continued recovery trajectory.
Fri Aug 13 2021
National Employment Council has created 320,000 jobs - Tengku Zafrul
The government has helped create 320,000 jobs so far through the National Employment Council (NEC) initiative, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Thu Aug 05 2021
Govt to announce PPN continuation, fine-tune economic recovery measures during 12MP, Budget 2022 tabling - PM
PM said the 12MP is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Sept 20, 2021 and Budget 2022 on Oct 29, 2021.
Mon Jul 26 2021
Youths play important role in steering Malaysia's digitalisation efforts - PM Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin expresses hope that youths will take the opportunities made available via the eBelia programme.
Tue Jun 01 2021
Pandemic management: Current and future budgetary considerations
Better pandemic management for sufficiency of current and future budget allocations.
Thu May 27 2021
Daily Dose @ 5:Trustees blocking efforts to gazette CBN as heritage site, Jokowi orders optimal search effort for missing submarine crew
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Fri Apr 23 2021
RM10 mln allocation for Hijrah and NADI may be increased if needed - MB Selangor
Amirudin said the funds provided in the Selangor Budget 2021 were to help hawkers and traders deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Mar 21 2021
Johor government channels RM7.02 mln in aid to frontliners
A total of 35,136 frontline workers in the state will receive the aid.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Petronas remains committed to pay govt RM18 bln dividend
Petroliam National Bhd (Petronas) has reiterated its commitment to pay a dividend of RM18 billion to the government as announced in Budget 2021, said president and group chief executive officer, Tengk
Fri Feb 26 2021
One-off RM100 payment given to Johor schoolchildren
The Johor state government has given RM20.5 mln in 'Bantuan Awal Persekolahan' (student aid) to the Johor State Education Department (JPNJ) as was promised in the Johor Budget 2021.
Wed Feb 17 2021
KBS committed to spurring youth movement led by Malaysia Youth Council
Reezal Merican also announced a RM1 million administrative funding for the MBM and each of the national youth associations under its auspices.
Fri Feb 05 2021
Govt to address country's structural issues in Budget 2022 while rolling out Budget 2021
The shadow economy was estimated to be 18 per cent of the gross domestic product or about RM300 billion in 2019.
Tue Feb 02 2021
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