
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

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025