Over RM156 bln spent as of Nov 30 through four economic stimulus, aid packages
Almost 70 pct, or RM156.18 billion, of the RM225 billion allocated under the four economic stimulus and aid packages launched this year has been spent to stimulate the country's economy as of Nov 30.
Mon Dec 13 2021
Malaysia's AirAsia Group wins approval for $120 million govt-guaranteed loan
The loan, disbursed as part of a COVID-19 economic stimulus package from the government, has been approved by the airline's lenders.
Tue Oct 05 2021
More than RM330 bln of economic stimulus packages utilised - MoF
Tengku Zafrul said the government had implemented proactive and immediate measures to address the COVID-19 crisis.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Japan PM contender Kishida says new form of capitalism needed to end disparity, recover from pandemic
Kishida repeated a call for an economic stimulus package worth "tens of trillions of yen" to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Wed Sep 08 2021
No let-up in execution of economic stmulus efforts - Mohamed Azmin
There must be no let-up in the execution of economic stimulus efforts that have been introduced and are essential to maintain GDP growth, create new jobs as well as attract further FDIs.
Fri Aug 27 2021
Aid package, economic stimulus packages help people and economy survive during COVID-19 pandemic
Tengku Zafrul said the government had provided an allocation of more than RM200 million for the Food Basket assistance programme.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Govt still has fiscal space to help rakyat, businesses - PM
The government still has fiscal space, though limited, to fund economic stimulus packages to continue helping the people, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Leaders, relevant agencies urged to convey info on PEMULIH to grassroots
Leaders at all levels, relevant agencies and NGOs have been urged to ensure that information on the economic stimulus package from the government can be fully utilised by the people.
Sat Jul 03 2021
Johor allocates RM241 mln for Ihsan Johor 3.0 economic stimulus package
Johor has allocated RM241 million for the state's economic stimulus package 3.0 (PRE Ihsan 3.0) in its effort to assist those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu Jun 10 2021
Japan PM Suga seen calling snap election after Tokyo Games - Asahi
The Japanese government is considering crafting a new economic stimulus package before the expected snap election.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Lockdown is necessary, expect another round of stimulus - Economists
Economists opine that the total lockdown announced by Muhyiddin which would take effect from June 1 till June 14 is a measure that makes sense to cope with the soaring number of COVID-19 cases.
Fri May 28 2021
Deficit target revised to 6 pct of GDP, statutory debt still below Parliament-approved limit - MOF
The government has revised the deficit target to six per cent from 5.4 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2021, having factored in continuing measures from 2020 economic stimulus packages.
Thu May 27 2021
Only four per cent of RM1.7 bln allocation for digital sector utilised - Mustapa
Only four per cent of the RM1.7 billion allocated for the digital sector through four economic stimulus packages has been utilised, said Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
Sat Apr 10 2021
Muhyiddin visits traders at Medan Niaga Satok
During the visit, he also presented the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (PRIHATIN) assistance to traders at the complex.
Fri Apr 02 2021
Striking balance between protecting lives and livelihoods main challenge of PN govt - Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin said the govt implemented various economic stimulus packages to ease the people's burden and ensure business continuity.
Mon Mar 01 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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