
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

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025