Implementation of targeted subsidies must be with 'Bantuan Sara Hidup'
Ahmed said if the subsidy plan is implemented without other mechanisms, like providing the BSH, it would result in a higher inflation rate.
Tue Nov 29 2022
Experts: GST is great but fix problems before reintroduction
With the twin shocks of increased spending and economic downturn, Malaysia is in sore need of funds to replenish its depleted coffers.
Fri Jun 10 2022
EPF i-Citra withdrawal not best solution for contributors when disaster strikes - Expert
Ahmed Razman said this withdrawal would only reduce their EPF savings for old age.
Sun Jan 09 2022
Financial facilities under PEMULIH package provide comprehensive assistance
The Special COVID Aid or Bantuan Khas COVID-19 worth a total of RM4.6 bln, will help senior citizens, single people and 11 mln households.
Sun Dec 12 2021
Increasing the statutory debt limit in Malaysia's hour of need
Increasing the statutory debt limit is the need of the hour for Malaysia as the global battle against COVID-19 continues with the government seeking extra fiscal room.
Fri Sep 17 2021
Appointment of Ismail Sabri as PM will instil investors' confidence
The appointment of Ismail Sabri as the ninth Prime Minister is expected to instil more confidence from foreign investors in the local economy as the transition of power has been quite smooth.
Fri Aug 20 2021
PEMULIH is formidable, crucial to help economy recover - Experts
The RM150 billion PEMULIH is a formidable stimulus package to help the economy recover and assist the country to overcome the problems associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Govt needs to consider voucher, credit as alternative ways - Don
Ahmed Razman believes there are many other methods available for Malaysia to implement that allows the exchange of products and services.
Tue Jun 08 2021
Lockdown is necessary, expect another round of stimulus - Economists
Economists opine that the total lockdown announced by Muhyiddin which would take effect from June 1 till June 14 is a measure that makes sense to cope with the soaring number of COVID-19 cases.
Fri May 28 2021
Dilemma of conditional support for Budget 2021
Concerns arise as certain quarters have placed conditional support for Budget 2021, which has to be approved to avoid greater risk to the economy and the country.
Fri Nov 13 2020
Government urged to consider expanding moratorium assistance, EPF withdrawal
Ahmed Razman said the assistance can increase the people's disposable income.
Tue Nov 10 2020
Budget 2021: Extend moratorium for those really in need, says academician
Banks, especially those government-linked such as Agro Bank, were still capable of providing loan moratoriums.
Mon Nov 02 2020
PNB shareholders urged not to worry about change of guard
The new PGCE would provide better stability to the company as the country is still recovering from the economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Jun 15 2020
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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