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

Wedding content creation the big thing now for newlyleds
A wedding content creator's success does not rely solely in tech but in capturing emotions and bringing a couples love story to life.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Will Western companies return to Russia?
Easing restrictions could let some companies return to what was once a high-growth market under Trump's administration.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chatbots pose challenge to guarding child mental health
Developers say AI companions can combat loneliness and improve users' social experiences in a safe space.
Sat Feb 22 2025

With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals
Trump denies ties to Project 2025 but continues reshaping policies through executive power.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study
The study raises concerns about the future of chronic kidney patients, especially those who rely on long-term dialysis treatment.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Beware of scam tactics using AI
The drastic development of AI technology is being taken advantage of by scammers to reap huge profits by using various latest tactics.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul
They have adopted a blunt force approach toward the wholesale firing of workers, often focusing on workers who are easier to fire.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan
Arab states trying to devise an alternative plan have yet to tackle critical issues like who will foot the bill for Gaza's reconstruction.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom
Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025