Penny Mordaunt becomes first to announce UK leadership bid
British House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt on Friday announced her bid to become the next British prime minister, making her the first to do so.
Sat Oct 22 2022
British PM candidate Truss boosted by former rival's backing
Penny Mordaunt joins other senior ministers who have backed Truss in recent days, including Ben Wallace and finance minister Nadhim Zahawi.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Race to lead UK heats up, ex-finance minister Sunak's lead narrows
Lawmakers will eliminate one more before the governing party's 200,000 members choose their new leader, who will automatically become PM.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Increasingly bitter race to replace UK PM Johnson narrows to four
Sunak got 115 votes in the third ballot, ahead of Penny Mordaunt on 82, Liz Truss on 71 and Kemi Badenoch with 58 votes.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Five contenders to be next UK PM to face off in TV debate
The five remaining contenders to be Britain's next prime minister will go head to head in the first of three televised debates.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Former finance minister Sunak cements lead in race to be Britain's PM
The new leader will then be chosen from those two by the country's 200,000 Conservative Party members, and will be announced on Sept. 5.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Ex-finance minister Sunak tops first vote to be next UK PM
Sunak secured support from 88 of the party's 358 Members of Parliament.
Thu Jul 14 2022
New UK prime minister to be announced on Sept. 5 as tax dominates contest
The issue of tax cuts becomes the central battle in the race with nearly all of the candidates promising to cut business or personal taxes.
Tue Jul 12 2022
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024