Only RM92.5 bil in COVID-19 fund controversy is govt money - MACC
In a statement today, MACC said of the amount, RM92.5 billion involved government funds whereas RM437.5 billion was not from the government.
Fri Dec 09 2022
RM86 bln from COVID-19 fund allocation has been utilised as of August 2022
According to the report, RM10.2 billion has been utilised mainly for Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia (BKM) until August 2022.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Three resolutions on the balance of money receipts passed in Parliament
Speaker Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun passed the three resolutions without debate.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Over 22,000 applications for COVID-19 special aid worth RM28.6 mln approved
Mastura said the government would increase the allocation if the NADMA COVID-19 fund was not enough to provide the special assistance.
Mon Dec 13 2021
Govt to allocate RM23 bln for COVID-19 Fund in 2022
RM23 billion will be allocated for the COVID-19 Fund in 2022 with the bulk of allocation to be provided for cash assistance, social support to vulnerable groups and Wage Subsidy Programme.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Dewan Rakyat passes two bills related to COVID-19 funding
Two Bills related to funding for the COVID-19 pandemic and infectious disease outbreaks were passed in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Finance Ministry tables proposed amendment for temporary measures bill
This is to fund the raise in the ceiling cap for the COVID-19 Fund from RM65 billion to RM110 billion.
Tue Sep 28 2021
MoF to propose raising COVID-19 fund ceiling to RM110 bln, says Yamani
Yamani said the increase was needed to cover the total payment commitment which had now reached RM91.8 billion.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Raising COVID-19 Fund ceiling, statutory debt limit to help people, business
Tengku Zafrul said the proposal will be implemented immediately after being approved by Parliament.
Sun Sep 19 2021
Daily Dose @ 5: Govt to inject additional RM45 billion into the COVID-19 fund, Victoria reported an easing in new COVID-19 infections
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Tue Sep 14 2021
Agong urges govt to accelerate economic recovery through business, investment-friendly policies
His Majesty has called upon the government to accelerate the nation's economic recovery by drafting business and investment-friendly policies.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Isolated Myanmar calls for international help as COVID cases surge
Myanmar's military ruler is looking for greater cooperation with the international community to contain the coronavirus.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Perak MB, 10 exco members to donate three months' salary to COVID-19 fund
Saarani and 10 members of the state executive council have agreed to donate their salaries for three months starting in June to the COVID-19 Disaster Trust Fund.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Penang exco members donate June salary to state COVID-19 fund
Penang state exco members have decided to contribute one month of their salary to the Penang COVID-19 Fund.
Wed Jun 02 2021
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Wed Jun 02 2021
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
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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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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