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
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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