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
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024