There is basis for sharp increase in govt debt - Auditor-General
The federal government debt in 2021 stood at RM979.81 billion, an increase of RM100 billion in 2020, giving a ratio to GDP of 63.4 pct.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Federal govt's financial statements for 2021 satisfactory - Auditor-General
Nik Azman said the gross loan receipts amounting to RM217.20 bln have resulted an increase in the federal debt to 63.4 pct to GDP in 2021.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Auditor-General's Report 2021 tabled in Parliament today
The Auditor-General's Report (LKAN) on the financial statements of the federal government, state governments and state agencies for the year 2021 was tabled in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Audit Report: RM1.299 billion irregular payments due to non-compliance with financial management
There are still weaknesses such as output targets and the achievement of set results cannot be achieved or cannot be evaluated, Nik Azman said.
Tue Mar 22 2022
Paying matured debt with new loans by Fed Govt worrying - Auditor-General
The position of the government of depending on new loans to finance the repayment of loan principals which have matured is described as worrying.
Thu Oct 28 2021
Audit report: RM620 mln in losses due to financial management non-compliance
RM499.19 million involved payments for maintenance service claims without being verified at the National Security Council (MKN) level.
Thu Oct 28 2021
LKAN 2019 Series 2: 17 performance audits, 62 recommendations for 13 ministries
Seventeen performance audits of RM90.635 bln were carried out involving programmes, activities and projects at 13 ministries for the LKAN.
Tue Sep 28 2021
LKAN 2019 Series 1: 15 performance audits of RM15.71 billion in 12 ministries
Nik Azman said the audit aims to assess the extent where public money has been spent prudently, efficiently and effectively without waste.
Thu Dec 10 2020
2019 Auditor-General's Report proposes 23 recommendations
The National Audit Department has proposed 23 recommendations for three ministries and seven federal departments in the 2019 Auditor-General's Report Series 1
Mon Aug 24 2020
Simplified audit report process led to early detection of irregularities - Auditor-General
The process governing the Auditor-General's Report 2019 has been simplified and made quicker compared to the audit reports of previous years.
Mon Aug 24 2020
Daily Dose @ 5: Worst GLC for corporate governance; Housewife scammed by fake policeman
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Mon Aug 24 2020
Action taken against 1,000 officers over Auditor-General's Report 2012-2018
Action has been taken against 1,000 officers for flaws and weaknesses contained in the 2012-2018 Auditor-Generals Report.
Tue Jul 14 2020
Construction of additional bridge between Malaysia, Thailand to start next year
The new bridge project will be done with equal funding from Bangkok and Putrajaya.
Sun Apr 26 2015
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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