Malaysia needs to battle corruption in struggle towards 25th spot in CPI
People must be vigilant, report corruption, and work together, regardless of differences, to combat this common enemy.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Malaysia's inflation remains at 2.0 pct in June 2024 - DOSM
According to DOSM, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was at 133.0 points compared to 130.4 in June 2023.
Wed Jul 24 2024
MACC reaches out to Singapore CPIB for information on 'flying container' mastermind
An MACC source revealed that the suspect is believed to have left Singapore and efforts to track him down were ongoing.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Singapore ex-Transport Minister faces 8 new charges in graft case
CPIB said S. Iswaran was alleged to have obtained the gifts with a total value of about S$18,956.94, while minister from an individual.
Mon Mar 25 2024
Malaysia's inflation moderates to 1.8% in October - DOSM
Malaysia's headline inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), moderated to 1.8 per cent in October 2023, the lowest since April 2021.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Ringgit ends on weaker note against US dollar ahead of state elections
The greenback was also supported by higher US 10-year Treasury yields after the release of US inflation data yesterday, an analyst said.
Fri Aug 11 2023
Govt likely to cut RON95, diesel prices to soften living cost pressure
This also means that the govt would have an additional RM4.31 billion in fiscal expenditure, which can be utilised for other objectives.
Tue Jul 25 2023
PM Lee : Iswaran to assist S'pore anti-graft body with an investigation
According to Lee, on July 5, the director of CPIB briefed him on a case the anti-graft body had uncovered and sought his concurrence to open a formal investigation.
Wed Jul 12 2023
[COLUMNIST] Maintaining interest rate stability would have provided the necessary monetary policy space
A pause would have provided the monetary policy space by cushioning the impact of a slowdown whilst allowing for cuts later.
Mon May 22 2023
Ringgit drops to new all-time low vs greenback in early session
ActivTrades trader Dyogenes Rodrigues Diniz said experts predict the interest rate to end the year between 4.5 pct and 4.75 pct.
Fri Oct 14 2022
[COLUMNIST] Moving away from price controls and subsidies
Since April 2022, the food and non-alcoholic beverages category has risen from 4.1 pct to 5.2 pct in May and was 6.1 pct in June.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Malaysia's inflation in June 2022 increased 3.4 pct - DOSM
Malaysia's CPI increased by 3.4 pct year-on-year (y-o-y) to 127.4 in June 2022 from 123.2 in June 2021, surpassing the average inflation in Malaysia for the January 2011-June 2022 period by 1.9 pct.
Fri Jul 22 2022
[COLUMNIST] A thorough revision is required to reflect the actual inflation rate
The tension between the CPI and real-world inflationary pressures needs to be addressed and resolved.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Malaysia's CPI rises 2.8 pct in May 2022
Chief statistician Datuk Sri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said food inflation continued to rise to a new high at 5.2 per cent.
Fri Jun 24 2022
Corruption: GIACC's recommendations to be tabled at next JKKMAR, Cabinet meetings
The recommendations made by GIACC involved the policy direction on the enactment of the bill related to political funding, Wan Junaidi said.
Wed May 18 2022
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