Govt gives priority to asset maintenance allocation in preparing Budget 2023
The government has ordered the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) and Ministry of Finance to give priority to allocating funds for asset maintenance for all the ministries in preparing Budget 2023.
Sun Jun 19 2022
EPU responsible for strengthening agenda to deal with ageing nation - Mustapa
Medium-and long-term socio-economic development plans to establish an agenda for an ageing nation by 2030 will be implemented by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) under the Prime Minister's Department.
Sun May 29 2022
New approach to address hardcore poor to be introduced in April - Mustapa
Mustapa said 80 localities nationwide would be selected for the early stage of implementation of the new approach.
Thu Mar 10 2022
A more comprehensive benchmark to determine actual poverty level
It is high time that we also move beyond the current MPI as well as over-reliance on the EPF.
Fri Oct 22 2021
Malaysia putting priority on rebuilding economy to be on firmer footing - Mustapa
Mustapa listed several government priorities in the next 10 years, including increasing income and eliminating absolute poverty.
Tue Sep 07 2021
OPEC agrees to increase oil production slightly - Mustapa
The OPEC ministers agreed to increase slightly crude oil production in view of signs of a global economic recovery, Mustapa said.
Thu Sep 02 2021
PM to table 12MP in Parliament on Sept 27 - Mustapa
Mustapa said the 12MP is almost completed, adding that the Economic Planning Unit will brief the Prime Minister accordingly.
Wed Sep 01 2021
RMK12 to be tabled in Parliament on Sept 27 - Mustapa
Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said the 12MP is almost completed, adding that the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) will brief the PM accordingly.
Wed Sep 01 2021
National 4IR Policy Driving Integrated Socio-economic Development Efforts
The policy provides key guiding principles and strategic directions to ministries and agencies.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Gov't to review yet to start construction projects - Mustapa
The government will review all construction projects nationwide, particularly those which have yet to kick-off, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said.
Sat Jul 17 2021
2022 Budget drafting process commences in April - Mustapa
The Economic Planning Unit (EPU) has started receiving a list of proposals to draft the 2022 Budget, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy), Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
Sun Mar 28 2021
Malaysia's digital performance has positive impact on economic growth -- EPU
Malaysia was in the top 50 in some international indices which showed that we were already moving forward.
Thu Feb 25 2021
12MP to be tabled in Parliament in March 2021 - Mustapa
The government will table the 12th Malaysia Plan 2021-2025 (12MP) during the First Meeting, Fourth Session of the 14th Parliament scheduled in March 2021.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Govt's NEP study to determine energy sector's policy, way forward
The government will undertake a study on the National Energy Policy (NEP) to determine the policies and the long-term strategies for the nation's energy sector.
Wed Nov 11 2020
PN prioritises efforts to reduce poverty rate in Sabah under 12MP
The Perikatan Nasional (PN) government will prioritise the efforts to reduce the poverty rate in Sabah in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP).
Sat Sep 19 2020
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
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