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
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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024