
MOE, DBP support empowerment of national language in legal field -- Fadhlina
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has assured that Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) will always be prepared to provide the necessary infrastructure for developing new terminologies in the Malay language.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Breaking the billion-dollar addiction to consultants in government
Private consultancy companies have govts addicted to their services and the bill continues to balloon as the ties that bind get tighter.
Sun Aug 13 2023

SPM 2022: Candidates not eligible to get certificate can re-sit failed subjects
You can re-sit for the SPM examination at any time, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
Thu Jun 15 2023

No plans to review History as a SPM must pass subject
The Education Ministry (KPM) says it has no plans to review History as a mandatory pass subject in the SPM examination.
Wed Jun 22 2022

Najib's instruction to sign off on 1MDB's 2013 financial statement a form of intimidation - Witness
KPMG's Johan Idris has described the instruction of Najib Razak to the audit firm to complete and sign off on its audit of 1MDB 2013 financial statement within two weeks, as a form of intimidation.
Tue May 10 2022

Najib never put KPMG on pressure to sign off on 2013 1MDB financial statement - Lawyer
Shafee Abdullah contended that Najib Razak had never put pressure on KPMG Malaysia to sign off on the 2013 1MDB financial statement during a meeting between the audit firm and 1MDB.
Thu Apr 21 2022

Najib 'instructed' me to have 1MDB 2013 audit signed - Witness
The High Court today was told that Najib Razak had "instructed" KPMG Malaysia to sign off its audit report of 1MDB for the year 2013, during the firm's meeting with 1MDB.
Thu Apr 21 2022

Najib never said "okay" to KPMG signing-off 2013 1MDB financial statement - Witness
The High Court was told today that Najib Razak had never given the "okay" to KPMG Malaysia to sign off the 2013 1MDB financial statement after a meeting between the audit firm and 1MDB.
Wed Apr 20 2022

Netflix, KPMG, PwC, AMEX sever ties with Russia
A number of other Western companies, including Nike, Ikea and French bag maker Birkin Hermes have closed stores or offices or ceased operations.
Mon Mar 07 2022

Malaysia says recovered 1MDB funds only enough to pay debt principal for 2022
1MDB raised billions of dollars in bonds, ostensibly for investment projects and joint ventures, between 2009 and 2013.
Thu Jan 13 2022

KPM extends canteen rent exemption until June - Radzi
Radzi said the rent exemption extension was also extended to rented premises, book shops, cooperatives, laundry shops and vending machines.
Sun Jan 09 2022

2013-2025 Malaysia Education blueprint to ensure Orang Asli Education Transformation
Mah Hang Soon said among the initiatives included K9 to K11 Comprehensive Special Model Schools.
Sat Jan 08 2022

Jho Low instructed Najib "not to speak too much" with KPMG on 1MDB - Witness
The instruction was made through an email, titled 'Urgent: Briefing Package for "YAB PM".
Tue Nov 16 2021

KPMG to pay RM333 mln to Malaysian govt as 1MDB settlement
KPMG has agreed to a settlement valued at RM333 million (US$80 million) to resolve all claims related to its fiduciary duties on auditing of 1MDB accounts for the period of 2010 to 2012.
Thu Sep 16 2021

Kuala Lumpur among top 10 cities in Asia Pacific seen as leading technology innovation hub
The global Technology Industry Survey 2021 involves more than 800 industry leaders.
Tue Aug 17 2021

US tariff plans to be discussed at 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat - Tengku Zafrul
The tariff plans imposed by the United States (US) will be one of the topics discussed at the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat tomorrow.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Congestion charge can reduce KL traffic by 20 per cent - Dr Zaliha
A congestion charge is expected to reduce traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur by around 20 per cent, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Lula reaffirms Brazil's BRICS Presidency to push for multipolar world
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that Brazil's BRICS presidency will strengthen BRICS' push for a multipolar world and fairer global relations, reported Xinhua.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Malaysia's digital investments hit record RM163.6 billion in 2024
Digital investments in Malaysia hit a record RM163.6 billion in 2024, compared to RM46.8 billion in 2023, driven by a stable government and pro-business policies
Thu Feb 27 2025

MOE, DBP support empowerment of national language in legal field -- Fadhlina
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has assured that Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) will always be prepared to provide the necessary infrastructure for developing new terminologies in the Malay language.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Reuters, AP, Bloomberg warn against limiting White House media access
Reuters, The Associated Press, and Bloomberg News issued a statement on Wednesday warning that limiting the number of wire services with access to the White House
Thu Feb 27 2025

Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home
Gene Hackman, the intense character actor who won two Oscars, has died alongside his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog at home
Thu Feb 27 2025

Industry players call for refinements to Gig Workers Bill
Leading companies in Malaysias gig economy have raised concerns over the draft of the country's upcoming Gig Workers Bill, urging for refinement of key provisions before tabling it at the Parliament
Thu Feb 27 2025

Household debt at RM1.63 trillion at end of 2024, much lower than financial assets -- MOF
The national household debt, which stood at RM1.63 trillion as at end-December 2024 -- equivalent to 84.2 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP)
Thu Feb 27 2025

Govt, BNM continue to strengthen trade and investment mechanisms in local currency
The government and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will continue to strengthen and improve existing channels and mechanisms to facilitate trade and investment transactions in the local currency.
Thu Feb 27 2025