Rafizi Ramli to lead Economic Affairs Ministry
PKR deputy president Mohd Rafizi Ramli has been appointed Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy), under the new Cabinet.
Fri Dec 02 2022
Remittances from Indonesian workers abroad hit US$9.8 bln annually
The average remittances from Indonesian migrant workers from 2015 to 2019 reached US$9.8 billion annually, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Raising minimum wage every two years would reflect the economy, says IDEAS
Raising the minimum wage every two years would reflect the economic situation on the ground, the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) said.
Tue Feb 15 2022
IDEAS concerned about Malaysia falling five spots in Corruption Perception Index 2021
The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) is concerned about Malaysia's five-spots drop in Transparency Internationals most recent Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2021.
Thu Jan 27 2022
Statement of MACC ACAB's Chairman demonstrates the need for transparency, due process - IDEAS
The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) is deeply concerned with the statement issued by the MACC Anti-Corruption Advisory Board (ACAB) Chairman Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang today.
Wed Jan 05 2022
Govt to ensure completion of 2020 projects - Mustapa
The government will strive to ensure that the development projects in 2020 are fully completed, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economic Affairs) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
Sat Nov 14 2020
No additional allocations in management expenditure - Tengku Zafrul
There is no additional allocation in operating expenses with the addition of new ministries under the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government.
Tue Jul 21 2020
IDEAS calls for long-term thinking in PENJANA's implementation
The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) has described the National Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) as timely in addressing the prospect of unprecedented levels of unemployment and sl
Sat Jun 06 2020
Govt takes measured approach on COVID-19 outbreak
The government is taking a measured approach based on the severity of the Covid-19 outbreak in the country with the imposition of a nationwide movement restriction order announced on Monday night.
Tue Mar 17 2020
No restructuring of agencies for now - Mohamed Azmin
Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, said there was currently no need to restructure all the agencies following the change in ministries under the new government.
Wed Mar 11 2020
Independent body, commission should lead TN50 discourse - IDEAS
The government must not allow TN50 to be perceived as a partisan agenda but as a national agenda that cuts across race, religion and most importantly the political divide.
Thu Feb 09 2017
IDEAS slammed for criticising DAP-bashing during PAU2016
Institute for Democracy & Economic Affairs was slammed by both MCA and Gerakan for saying UMNO's comments toward DAP during its latest general assembly would split the country along racial lines.
Mon Dec 05 2016
Dutch search 100 businesses for horsemeat
The Dutch government's food and consumer watchdog has searched and carried out tests for horsemeat at around 100 businesses, as Europe's tainted beef scandal deepens, a top official said on Thursday.
Thu Feb 14 2013
Minister apologises to families of accident victims
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Hatta Rajasa has apologised to the families of accident victims.
Wed Jan 02 2013
M'sia attractive business destination
Malaysia is an attractive destination for foreign companies including European firms seeking a presence in the region.
Sun Dec 16 2012
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
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