
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

No reason for logistics business to raise prices - Amir Hamzah
There is no reason for the logistics sector to raise prices that will burden the people following the implementation of the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) 2.0, said Finance Minister II Datuk
Wed Jun 12 2024

Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch
The Senate has no choice but to process the impeachment complaint, says Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Police identify victims of helicopter incident
Police say a security guard saved the pilot by pulling him from the burning aircraft, about 100 meters from the landing site.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership
Foreign Minister says M'sia will lead efforts to streamline Timor-Leste's ASEAN membership, ensuring compliance with 88 agreements.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes
The laws will impose minimum jail sentences between 12 months for less serious hate crimes, such as giving a Nazi salute in public.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify
Alphabet's Google announces updates to its Gemini family of large language models.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home
Protesters expresses their fury over Hasina's social media speech, which they viewed as a challenge to the newly formed interim government.
Thu Feb 06 2025

How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law
Here's a look at the ramifications of Trump's plans under international law.
Thu Feb 06 2025

South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say
South Korea's information privacy watchdog plans to ask DeepSeek about how the personal information of users is managed.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Wisma Putra: No official US notice on deportation of over 400 Malaysians
Wisma Putra says no official requests for consular help from Malaysians allegedly on a list for deportation from the US.
Thu Feb 06 2025

All 67 victims positively identified in Washington helicopter plane collision
The US Army Corps of Engineers expects to completely remove all major airplane components from the Potomac River.
Thu Feb 06 2025