Student mental health, IPTS survival among education sector's challenges in 2021
The death of two UiTM students due to brain hemorrhage last July was among issues that had sparked public outcry this year.
Mon Dec 20 2021
Cendana's RM10 mln fund under PENJANA and 82 per cent of further sum approved
The cash grant of RM10 million for Cendana under the National Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) last year, has been approved to assist people in the creative industry.
Sat Nov 20 2021
RM86.4 mln disbursed to 13,886 SME, MTC businesses under PENJANA - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said among the main industries and sectors that were hiring included manufacturing, as well as wholesale and retail trade.
Fri Oct 22 2021
Gov't intensifies efforts to improve marketability of graduates - Saravanan
The government has introduced the Apprenticeship Programme which opens up employment opportunities for graduates, Saravanan said.
Thu Sep 23 2021
MDEC disburses RM5.52 mln to 45 grant recipients
MDEC said the disbursement indicates that its new grant framework is now completed and fully operational.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Govt to announce PPN continuation, fine-tune economic recovery measures during 12MP, Budget 2022 tabling - PM
PM said the 12MP is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Sept 20, 2021 and Budget 2022 on Oct 29, 2021.
Mon Jul 26 2021
21 initiatives by govt to help MSMEs, large businesses completed, more to come
Under these completed assistance, a total amount of RM122.06 billion allocation has been distributed since March 2020.
Mon Jun 21 2021
Exit Strategy Building Blocks for Malaysia - Part 2
This article covers the second and third strategic thrusts, while the following and last release shall delve into the last strategic thrust.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Exit Strategy Building Blocks for Malaysia
The article herein covers the first strategic thrust, while the subsequent thrusts shall be covered in sequential releases.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Govt to launch US$1 bln Sukuk Lestari - PM Muhyiddin
The amount surpassed its initial target issuance of RM500 million.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Govt approves RM1.315 bln under PENJANA SME financing scheme - Tengku Zafrul
The total allocation of RM2 billion under this scheme prioritised SMEs which have not received loans from banks previously.
Thu Mar 11 2021
Islamic Finance supports UN's SDG initiatives - World Bank
Raad said Islamic financial instruments can be used to mobilise resources for financing the recovery and rebooting of economies.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Re-envisioning FDI for the next lap
Going forward, we need to reconceptualise our FDI that preserves both 'quality' and 'quantity' of the inflows.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Bank Negara maintains OPR to sustain economic recovery efforts
Continuing with the low-interest rate regime would also help large borrowing companies to mitigate any sudden spike in instalments.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Govt tapping into more data to narrow down assistance - Tengku Zafrul
The discussions and data compiled would be used to come up with new range of measures.
Sat Mar 06 2021
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