
EPF earns RM102 mln from MAHB share sales in 2023 - Amir Hamzah
Amir Hamzah says MAHB shares outperformed the KL Composite Index by 11.47 per cent in 2023, a key factor in the share sale strategy.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Rising equity market capitalisation further evidence of Malaysia's economic recovery - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the ESG agenda is increasingly shaping the world economy and capital markets.
Wed Nov 20 2024

RM500 mln to RM1.2 bln assets under management expected from family office scheme within first 5 years - Amir Hamzah
The scheme is also a catalyst for human capital development and will bring about economic multiplier effects, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah.
Tue Nov 05 2024

Targeted subsidy for RON95 petrol necessary to address leakage
Non-citizens, the commercial sector, and smuggling activities make up around 40 pct of total petrol consumption, current data shows.
Tue Nov 05 2024

PM checks on final preparations for Budget 2025
The Prime Minister will table Budget 2025 in Parliament at 4 pm tomorrow.
Thu Oct 17 2024

OPR decision will continue to be driven by domestic factors - Amir Hamzah
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan says the current OPR of 3.0 per cent is conducive to supporting economic growth.
Wed Oct 16 2024

Strong economic fundamentals driving ringgit's growth - BNM Governor
Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed said Malaysia's projected economic growth rate of 4.0-5.0 per cent for this year is also a positive factor.
Thu Oct 03 2024

AKPK reports 53,000 under-30s owe RM1.9 bln - Amir Hamzah
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan reveals that 28% of Malaysian working adults have borrowed money to buy essential goods, according to AKPK.
Tue Oct 01 2024

3.4 mln EPF members make RM8.9 billion Flexible Account withdrawals - Amir Hamzah
The transfer to Retirement Account increased members' savings, with the addition of 43,000 new members having reached basic savings level.
Thu Jul 25 2024

Parliament: RM86.3 mln disbursed for MADANI adopted village programme so far
Amir Hamzah Azizan said this covers 35 out of the targeted 42 villages under the programme, where each village is allocated up to RM2.5 mln.
Thu Jul 11 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Subsidy rationalisation, rents and inflation
Constrained business rents are vital to control the cost of doing business and the cost of living.
Thu Jul 04 2024

GIP willing to relinquish stake in Malaysia airports within a short period - Amir Hamzah
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said GIP was chosen from hundreds of companies based on stringent criteria.
Wed Jul 03 2024

Govt agrees to allow MSMEs to issue consolidated e-Invoices - Amir Hamzah
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said MSMEs only have to submit the e-Invoices to LHDN within the first seven days of the following month.
Tue Jul 02 2024

Govt confident of achieving 2024 inflation, GDP targets even with diesel subsidy retargeting
The government is targeting headline inflation of 2.0-3.5 per cent and gross domestic product growth of 4.0-5.0 per cent for this year.
Mon Jun 24 2024

Every cent saved from diesel subsidy cut will be fairly returned to the people - PM
The targetted diesel subsidy was carried out due to excessive leakage of the fuel, especially involving the use by foreign fishing vessels.
Fri Jun 14 2024

Sabah has allocated over RM75 million for education aid initiatives - Hajiji
Sabah has allocated RM75.5 million this year to implement 13 education aid initiatives for students, schools, parent-teacher associations, as well as Sabah student associations
Thu Mar 13 2025
Israel and US power in Syrian Faction
The collapse of the Assad regime could potentially trigger a sectarian conflict between the Shiites and the Sunni majority in the region, drawing in Iran. Israeli commanders view this as potentially beneficial for Israel and its Western allies. According to one individual’s perspective, such a scenario could divert Iran’s focus and significantly delay its nuclear activities. Furthermore, some senior Israeli intelligence analysts believe that this development could even contribute to the eventual downfall of the current Iranian government.
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Philippines' former leader Rodrigo Duterte has been served an Interpol arrest warrant on his arrival from Hong Kong at Manila's main airport and is in custody, the office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said in a statement
The ICC took aim on the Philippine's War on Drugs, carried out by Duterte until his term ended in 2022. He advocated a full-scale fight against drug addiction, as well as against drug dealers.
The campaign was criticised by human rights monitors saying the government carried out extrajudicial killings.
Over 6,000 people involved in the drug trade were reportedly killed during the years-long operation.
The campaign was criticised by human rights monitors saying the government carried out extrajudicial killings.
Over 6,000 people involved in the drug trade were reportedly killed during the years-long operation.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Ismail Sabri will continue providing statement tomorrow - Azam
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has confirmed that former PM Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will return tomorrow morning to continue providing his statement
Thu Mar 13 2025

PM Anwar wants faster implementation of rural infrastructure projects
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today directed the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) to expedite basic infrastructure projects that are crucial for the well-being of the people.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say
Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with the US, sources say
Thu Mar 13 2025

Astro launches Max on the Ultra and Ulti Box, bringing more premium entertainment options to Malaysian homes
Astro, Malaysias leading content and entertainment provider, today announced that Max, the premier streaming service from Warner Bros.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs"
Thu Mar 13 2025

Canada announces plan to ease Syria sanctions
The Canadian government on Wednesday announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria during what it called a period of transition.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury
Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025