Expectations progress and reforms post-GE15 - G25
Members of G25 welcome the encouraging signs of growing political stability in the country following the GE15.
Tue Jan 10 2023
[COLUMNIST] Enhancing the special education system for special needs children
Recalibrating and reforming SEN/SPED is one of the first steps that stakeholders should act upon.
Fri Nov 11 2022
Budget 2023 allocates RM372.3 billion, to realise people-inspired initiatives
The government today tabled Budget 2023 amounting to RM372.3 billion that was inspired in part by 'Keluarga Malaysia' and aims to be "responsive, responsible and reformist".
Fri Oct 07 2022
Budget 2022 to remain expansionary budget: Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said riding on Budget 2022's three main areas of focus, the 3Rs, namely Recovery, Resilience and Reform, banks and financial institutions will play a critical role moving forward.
Tue Sep 21 2021
Budget 2022 will strive to be inclusive, catalysing economic recovery, resilience and reform
Budget 2022 will focus primarily on continuing to protect and restore the lives and livelihoods of the people and businesses.
Tue Aug 31 2021
Equipping talents with the education and skills that they need
Transformation and reformation of the education system would take time to bear fruit but many socioeconomic issues can be mitigated.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Perception vs Reality
No autobiography or statements of assurance can change the perception and reality of the AG's office until and unless Parliament reconvenes to carry out much needed structural changes and reforms.
Wed Feb 10 2021
Analysis: Kim Jong Un's big plan to grow North Korea's economy faces harsh reality
Kim proposed becoming less dependent on imports, growing nearly every industry, and reforming the way officials work.
Sun Jan 10 2021
Malaysia calls for UN to be reformed to end conflicts
Malaysia wants the United Nations (UN) to be improved and reformed as many people are still suffering due to conflicts, which remain unresolved in various parts of the world.
Tue Sep 22 2020
Continuity and reforms: Key policies of Japan PM hopeful Suga
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga looks set to become prime minister this week, after garnering the backing of most of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
Sun Sep 13 2020
Slim polls: National issues do not influence voters - Mohamad
UMNO Deputy President Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassan said what the voters in the DUN want is development and reforms in the area.
Fri Aug 21 2020
Narrow income disparities through reforms, says Zeti
Asian central banks must introduce policies and reforms to address the widening income disparities to prepare the regional economy for the future.
Tue Mar 01 2016
Najib, Abe discuss second wave of Look East Policy 2.0
The bilateral meeting which lasted 40 minutes also touched on areas such as defence cooperation, maritime, high speed rail and reforms of the United Nation Security Council (UNSC).
Fri Nov 20 2015
Iran press hail president-elect as 'Sheikh of hope'
The election of moderate cleric Hassan Rowhani as Iran president signals a return of hope and reforms, newspapers said on Sunday.
Sun Jun 16 2013
Rowhani win revives sidelined Iran reformists
Hassan Rowhani's election as Iran's new president, backed by both moderates and reformists, gives a shot in the arm to a reform movement long sidelined by regime pressure.
Sun Jun 16 2013
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024