Consider This: MyOBI 2024 - How State Budgets Measure Up
Are you aware of how your state's budget is being managed? As a citizen, you have the right to be informed about how your money is spent, and to demand stronger oversight by independent institutions. The Malaysian Open Budget Index, MyOBI, which is an initiative driven by the think tank IDEAS Malaysia, aims to shine a light on how transparent and accountable our state governments are with their budget processes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Alissa Rode, Senior Manager of Research at IDEAS Malaysia and lead researcher for Malaysia in the Open Budget Survey, and Michelle Ng, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Subang Jaya and member of the Selangor State Public Accounts Committee.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Air Selangor to start repaying RM248.7 Mln State Govt loan in 2031 - MB
The Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting was told today that Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Selangor Air) is scheduled to begin repaying a loan of RM248.7 million to the state government
Thu Feb 29 2024
No dissolution of S'gor State Assembly before Aidilfitri - MB
The Selangor State Legislative Assembly will not be dissolved before the Aidilfitri celebrations, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
Fri Jan 27 2023
Assembly passes First Selangor Plan (RS-1)
The Selangor State Legislative Assembly (DUN) today approved the development project proposal of the First Selangor Plan 2021-2025) (RS-1) amounting to RM212.44 billion.
Tue Aug 02 2022
One Selangor Plan to be tabled in state assembly in July - Speaker
The One Selangor Plan will be the focus in the Second Meeting of the Fifth Term of the 14th Selangor State Legislative Assembly commencing on July 25.
Tue May 03 2022
Selangor State Legislative Assembly approves RM160 mln additional allocation
The Selangor State Legislative Assembly has approved RM160 million Supplementary Supply Bill Enactment 2022.
Fri Mar 18 2022
Selangor State Assembly has no authority to make laws allowing Syariah court to review fatwa
The court found that it is unconstitutional and void as it is a provision which the S'gor State Legislative Assembly has no power to make.
Mon Feb 21 2022
Selangor may increase number of seats in State Assembly - Exco
The state government has not ruled out the possibility of increasing the number of seats in the Selangor state legislative assembly taking into account the rise in the number of voters aged 18 to 20.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Child abuse: 1,076 cases reported in Selangor from January to September, 2021
A total of 1,076 child abuse cases were reported in the state from January to September this year, the Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told today.
Wed Dec 01 2021
Domestic violence cases continue to rise in Selangor
Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said that 951 cases were recorded in 2018 and 1,159 in 2019.
Mon Nov 29 2021
581.48 hectares approved as permanent forest reserve replacement in Selangor
On the whole, the Selangor state government is still able to maintain HSK area in Selangor of not less than 30 per cent, Loy Sian said.
Mon Aug 30 2021
169 cases of encroachment compounded as at June - Selangor MB
Amirudin said among the highest number of encroachment detected were 52 cases under the Klang Municipal Council.
Wed Aug 25 2021
Opening ceremony of Selangor State Assembly sitting to be held briefly - Speaker
The opening ceremony of the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 14th Selangor State Legislative Assembly next Monday (Aug 23) will be held briefly and in strict compliance with the SOPs.
Fri Aug 20 2021
Selangor ready to convene hybrid State Assembly if necessary - MB
Amirudin said if there was a need for the hybrid meeting, then he would propose to amend the Act or the Enactment.
Tue Jul 20 2021
Agong consents to Selangor State Assembly sitting - Amirudin
His Majesty has given his consent to the reconvening of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for eight days from Aug 23.
Fri Jul 09 2021
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