Singapore, Sarawak to cooperate in carbon capture storage and carbon credits
A joint workgroup will be set up for policy exchanges and to identify potential projects for implementation, according to MTI.
Tue Oct 25 2022
S'pore working with M'sia to expand land VTL
Singapore is currently working with Malaysia to allow vaccinated travellers to cross the land border via other transport modes.
Wed Mar 09 2022
It is time to empower bamboo industries
Farming bamboo has big economic benefits. Among others, bamboo restores degraded land and mitigates climate change.
Tue Oct 05 2021
COVID-19: Antigen Rapid Test from Friday for cargo drivers entering Singapore
The new border control measure is aimed at managing the growing risk of imported COVID-19 cases.
Thu Jan 21 2021
MPIC allocates RM23.85 mln to upgrade delivery system
Mohd Khairuddin said the allocation encompasses rental payments, the development of ICT and the provision of smallholder infrastructure.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Singapore cuts 2020 GDP growth forecast to between -7.0 and -4.0 pct
Singapore's Trade and Industry Ministry (MTI) has downgraded the republic's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for this year to between -7.0 and -4.0 per cent.
Tue May 26 2020
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024