Audit report: Federal govt channels grants worth RM39.74 bln to 1MDB
The grants were intended for principal repayment and other expenses, including bond interest and coupon payments, according to the report.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Dewan Negara passes three Bills under PM's Department
The amendments aim to strengthen the act with new provisions to meet current requirements and expand the duties of the Auditor-General.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Dewan Rakyat passes A-G's report, three bills in third week
The Dewan Rakyat saw the motion of the Auditor General's Report passed after being debated by 52 Members of Parliament.
Fri Jul 12 2024
HRD Corp: KESUMA to appoint third party professional auditor for transparency
Steven Sim Chee Keong said KESUMA is appointing a third-party auditor, expecting completion by July 31, 2024.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Games - Victoria govt exaggerated Commonwealth costs on withdrawal, says auditor
The report said agencies failed to work together to give 'frank, full and timely advice' to govt before it decided to host the games.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Appeals Court allows MIA’s appeal to reinstate Tony Pua’s complaint against 1MDB auditor
The court found the High Court judge committed an appealable error that warranted the appellate court's intervention.
Fri Jan 12 2024
AG's report: Gov't could potentially lose RM24.45 mln due to weaknesses in Railway Asset Corporation's collection
The loss included rental amounts of RM12.67 mln and RM170,474 which were not collected according to agreements and rental offer letters.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Pope allows women to vote at bishops meeting for first time
Previously, women were allowed to attend the synods, a papal advisory body, as auditors but with no right to vote.
Thu Apr 27 2023
RM37 million in social obligation funds not received by MAFI - Audit
According to the report, this happened as a result of the weaknesses of MAFI's monitoring of the concession agreement's terms.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Audit: KKDW top management instructed to take immediate action - Ahmad Zahid
The top management of KKDW has been instructed to take immediate action on the recent findings of the Auditor General's Report 2021.
Thu Jan 19 2023
PM wants Cabinet ministers to look into issues raised in Auditor-General's Report 2021
Anwar said the Audit Department will announce the report at the time they deemed fit and will table it in the next Parliament session.
Wed Jan 18 2023
There is basis for sharp increase in govt debt - Auditor-General
The federal government debt in 2021 stood at RM979.81 billion, an increase of RM100 billion in 2020, giving a ratio to GDP of 63.4 pct.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Federal govt's financial statements for 2021 satisfactory - Auditor-General
Nik Azman said the gross loan receipts amounting to RM217.20 bln have resulted an increase in the federal debt to 63.4 pct to GDP in 2021.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Auditor-General's Report 2021 tabled in Parliament today
The Auditor-General's Report (LKAN) on the financial statements of the federal government, state governments and state agencies for the year 2021 was tabled in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Court: Ex-Auditor General 'shocked' on orders to amend, destroy original copy of 1MDB report
Former auditor-general Dr Madinah Mohamad told the High Court that she was 'shocked' upon learning that the original copy of the 1MDB Audit Report was ordered to be amended and destroyed.
Wed Mar 30 2022
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
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024