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
Sarawak to continue pursuing more representation in Parliament
Sarawak will continue to pursue the agenda of increasing its number of representatives in Parliament, the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly was told today.
Wed May 08 2024
Meeting to expedite introduction of legislation related to carbon after Raya - DPM Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Sarawak is the first state to have passed legislation related to carbon in the State Legislative Assembly.
Wed Apr 10 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
Sombre atmosphere at DUN Building as people pay last respects to Taib Mahmud
The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building was enveloped in an atmosphere of sadness as the remains of former Governor of Sarawak Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud arrived here today.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Abdul Taib's body arrives in Kuching
The body will be taken to Sarawak State Legislative Assembly building tomorrow and the public can pay last respects between 8am and 11.30am.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Respect decision of Federal Court, position of Federal Constitution - Selangor Sultan
This is to ensure power of State Legislative Assembly to enact Syariah criminal laws is enshrined in Federal Constitution without ambiguity.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Penang Assembly unanimously approves motion of solidarity with Palestine
The Penang State Legislative Assembly today unanimously approved a motion to express solidarity with the Palestinian people for the cruelty and tyranny of the Israeli Zionist regime.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Pahang Speaker shares news about Johari Harun's death in plane crash
Pahang State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin shared the news about the death of the state exco, Datuk Seri Johari Harun
Thu Aug 17 2023
State polls: Penang dissolves state assembly
The Penang State Legislative Assembly, which has 40 seats, is officially dissolved today to pave way for the state election.
Wed Jun 28 2023
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
Negeri Sembilan expected to dissolve state assembly in May - MB
Aminuddin Harun said that the State Legislative Assembly is expected to be dissolved in May to pave the way for the state polls.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Sabah PH assemblymen do not agree state assembly dissolved, support Hajiji
Sabah PH today stated that it does not agree that the State Legislative Assembly should be dissolved following the current political uncertainty in the state.
Sat Jan 07 2023
Perak govt takes flood issues seriously - Exco member
The Perak state government takes flood issues seriously and has implemented several flood mitigation projects, the state legislative assembly sitting was told today.
Tue Dec 27 2022
Melaka tables RM537.53 mln Budget for 2023
The Melaka state government has tabled Budget 2023 totalling RM537.53 million at the state legislative assembly sitting today.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024