MOH launches National Health Demand and Supply study
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has launched phase one of the National Health Demand and Supply in collaboration with the World Bank Group.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Malaysia's economy doing well despite global economic uncertainties - World Bank economist
The Malaysian economy is doing reasonably well in the face of global challenges, according to World Bank Group lead economist for Malaysia, Dr Apurva Sanghi.
Tue Jun 21 2022
GST better than SST, says World Bank
The GST is better than the SST because the GST widen a country's tax base and brings in more revenue, said the World Bank Group lead economist Dr Apurva Sanghi.
Mon Jun 13 2022
World Bank says ready to mobilize financing for Lebanon blast recovery
The World Bank Group said on Wednesday it stands ready to assess Lebanon's damage and needs after a devastating Beirut port explosion.
Thu Aug 06 2020
Unlocking the potential of the digital economy
As of 2018, Malaysia has a internet penetration rate of 85.7%. This fares very well in a region where the penetration rate hovers at approximately 60%.
Sat Apr 13 2019
Malaysia to benefit from lesser reliance on commodity-related revenue in 2016
The World Bank Group has forecast that Malaysia's economic growth will slow to 4.5 per cent this year from 4.7 per cent in 2015 on slowing domestic demand.
Thu Jan 07 2016
Malaysia, World Bank finalizing office support requirements
Malaysia and the World Bank Group signed the agreement for the setting up of the World Bank Group Office that would provide both operational expertise and research.
Thu Apr 16 2015
World Bank Group to open office in Kuala Lumpur
The World Bank Group office in Kuala Lumpur will serve as a knowledge and research centre.
Tue Jan 27 2015
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024