
MADANI Economy to drive positive change in Malaysia
The theme "Empowering the People" maintains the government's momentum towards human capital development in Malaysia.
Fri Jul 28 2023

World Bank: Malaysia's economic growth to moderate at 4.3 per cent this year
The economic growth is supported by improvements in labour market conditions as well as ongoing income support measures from the govt.
Fri Mar 31 2023

Fiscal Responsibility Act to include caps on govt debt levels - Ahmad Maslan
Any govt operating expenditure must be based on govt revenue but govt's flexibility to borrow should be allowed for development expenditure.
Wed Feb 22 2023

Finance Ministry to table Fiscal Responsibility Act by year-end
The MoF plans to table the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) in Parliament by the end of this year.
Fri Jun 17 2022

Malaysia's fiscal stance to remain expansionary this year - Finance Minister
Tengku Zafrul said that as a result, the pace of consolidation would be gradual.
Tue Mar 22 2022

Govt to introduce Fiscal Responsibility Act next year - Tengku Zafrul
The government intends to introduce the Fiscal Responsibility Act next year with the aim of improving governance, accountability and transparency in the country's fiscal management.
Fri Oct 29 2021

Govt committed to continue fiscal reforms agenda through Fiscal Responsibility Act - MoF
The government is committed to continuing its fiscal reforms agenda to strengthen public finances once the economy recovers.
Fri Oct 29 2021

Fiscal space for COVID-19 pandemic needs to be rebuilt, says BNM
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said the fiscal space used for COVID-19 pandemic needs to be rebuilt.
Thu Feb 11 2021

Fiscal deficit to be reduced below 4 pct over next 3-4 years
The government aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to under 4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) over the next three to four years under its fiscal reform agenda.
Fri Nov 06 2020

Govt exploring options to raise national income, says Tengku Zafrul
The government will continue to explore various options to increase the national income including diversification of revenue sources.
Tue Jul 21 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