
Student mental health, IPTS survival among education sector's challenges in 2021
The death of two UiTM students due to brain hemorrhage last July was among issues that had sparked public outcry this year.
Mon Dec 20 2021

Cendana's RM10 mln fund under PENJANA and 82 per cent of further sum approved
The cash grant of RM10 million for Cendana under the National Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) last year, has been approved to assist people in the creative industry.
Sat Nov 20 2021

RM86.4 mln disbursed to 13,886 SME, MTC businesses under PENJANA - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said among the main industries and sectors that were hiring included manufacturing, as well as wholesale and retail trade.
Fri Oct 22 2021

Gov't intensifies efforts to improve marketability of graduates - Saravanan
The government has introduced the Apprenticeship Programme which opens up employment opportunities for graduates, Saravanan said.
Thu Sep 23 2021

MDEC disburses RM5.52 mln to 45 grant recipients
MDEC said the disbursement indicates that its new grant framework is now completed and fully operational.
Thu Sep 02 2021

Govt needs to formulate long-term economic recovery plan - Don
The government needs to formulate a long-term recovery strategy or plan to drive the country's economic growth post-COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Aug 04 2021

Govt to announce PPN continuation, fine-tune economic recovery measures during 12MP, Budget 2022 tabling - PM
PM said the 12MP is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Sept 20, 2021 and Budget 2022 on Oct 29, 2021.
Mon Jul 26 2021

21 initiatives by govt to help MSMEs, large businesses completed, more to come
Under these completed assistance, a total amount of RM122.06 billion allocation has been distributed since March 2020.
Mon Jun 21 2021

Exit Strategy Building Blocks for Malaysia - Part 2
This article covers the second and third strategic thrusts, while the following and last release shall delve into the last strategic thrust.
Fri Jun 18 2021

Exit Strategy Building Blocks for Malaysia
The article herein covers the first strategic thrust, while the subsequent thrusts shall be covered in sequential releases.
Fri Jun 18 2021

RM420.8 mln micro-credit financing chanelled under PENJANA as of April 2 - Tengku Zafrul
A total of RM420.8 million has been channelled through the Micro Credit Financing under the Short-term Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) to benefit 12,651 micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Wed Apr 14 2021

Govt to launch US$1 bln Sukuk Lestari - PM Muhyiddin
The amount surpassed its initial target issuance of RM500 million.
Wed Mar 17 2021

Govt approves RM1.315 bln under PENJANA SME financing scheme - Tengku Zafrul
The total allocation of RM2 billion under this scheme prioritised SMEs which have not received loans from banks previously.
Thu Mar 11 2021

Islamic Finance supports UN's SDG initiatives - World Bank
Raad said Islamic financial instruments can be used to mobilise resources for financing the recovery and rebooting of economies.
Tue Mar 09 2021

Re-envisioning FDI for the next lap
Going forward, we need to reconceptualise our FDI that preserves both 'quality' and 'quantity' of the inflows.
Mon Mar 08 2021

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025