
Task force set up to expedite procurement approval for security forces
Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican had been instructed to monitor the task force to ensure approval for the purpose is expedited.
Tue Dec 12 2023

PM Anwar starts work as finance minister
Prior to this, Anwar, 75, held the finance minister portfolio for eight years from 1991 to 1998.
Tue Dec 06 2022

Govt to continue subsidies despite rising oil prices - Johan
The govt is maintaining the current subsidy policy to protect the people from price increases and disruptions to the food supply chain.
Tue Mar 22 2022

Govt stresses that Cukai Makmur will be one-off
Johan said the government is committed to ensuring that the utilisation of Cukai Makmur was transparently disclosed.
Mon Nov 01 2021

Decision to use National Trust Fund will expedite vaccination process - Johan
Johan says the decision was also made after taking into account the country's economic situation and the increase in COVID-19 cases.
Wed May 05 2021

Not an easy decision to expand i-Sinar scheme - Johan
The agreement to extend the withdrawal of the i-Sinar scheme from Account 1 of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to all members whose income is affected was not an easy decision.
Fri Nov 27 2020

MOF: Important to invest in development expenditure to stimulate growth
It is important that the government invests in development expenditure to stimulate new growth.
Fri Nov 27 2020

Budget 2021 needs to be approved for govt to address COVID-19
The Dewan Rakyat needs to approve Budget 2021 to allow the government to undertake measures to address the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure that there would be no operational disruptions.
Mon Nov 16 2020

About 3,600 Malaysians overseas have returned - TalentCorp
TalentCorp has brought home some 3,600 Malaysians back to our shores in the last four years through its Returning Expert Programme (REP).
Tue Sep 01 2015

Tougher now to bring talents home - TalentCorp
Johan Mahmood said the country's current economic and political climate is making it tougher for Malaysians overseas to return.
Mon Aug 31 2015

TalentCorp holds fair to empower young talents
Over 50 top local and foreign companies are taking part in the two-day fair at the TM Convention Centre here starting today.
Sat Jan 17 2015

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

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