Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat's Phase 1 implementation expedited by three months
Tengku Zafrul hoped this assistance would benefit more than eight million B40 recipients under Bantuan Prihatin Nasional 2.0 (BPN 2.0)
Wed Jan 27 2021
Govt to announce BPN 2.0 2nd phase payment date soon - Tengku Zafrul
The government will announce the date of payment of the second phase of Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN 2.0) soon, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Phase one BPN 2.0 payments disbursed to 9.86 mln B40, M40 recipients
Over 9.86 million Malaysians comprising seven million B40 recipients and 2.86 million M40 recipients have received payments totalling RM4.5b.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Govt approves RM12.2 bln wage subsidy as of Oct 30 - Tengku Zafrul
A total of RM12.16 billion in wage subsidy under the Wage Subsidy Programme (PSU) had been approved as of Oct 30, 2020, benefitting more than 322,284 employers and 2.639 million employees.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Please don't let go of hard-earned savings easily
Retirement savings is a longer-term safety net that should not be eroded due to what could be a temporary problem, albeit a serious one.
Tue Nov 03 2020
BPN 2.0: First phase payment started earlier than scheduled
The payments were expedited due to commitment and efforts of its officials as well as staff of the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) and financial institutions involved.
Sun Oct 25 2020
Assistances, initiatives worth RM122.7 bln implemented under PRIHATIN - Tengku Zafrul
Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the level of implementation for the one-off cash assistances was at 94 per cent, involving RM14.7 billion.
Wed Oct 07 2020
RM1.93 mln Prihatin aid disbursed to Sabah, Sarawak - Tengku Zafrul
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) said 1.93 million people in Sabah and Sarawak have received the Bantuan Prihatin Nasional, amounting to RM2.1 billion.
Thu Sep 17 2020
Govt distributed RM11.14 bln under BPN as of July 20 - Tengku Zafrul
The government has disbursed RM11.14 billion to 10.41 million recipients under the Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) as of July 20, 2020.
Wed Jul 22 2020
Economic stimulus packages saved 2.75 million jobs - Muhyiddin
The implementation of the Economic Stimulus Packages (ESPs) worth RM295 billion by the government has managed to save more than 2.75 million jobs and more than 800,000 businesses.
Mon Jul 20 2020
Zarina Anjoulie obtains judgment in default against Amyza
The High Court here today allowed an application by actress-cum-model Zarina Anjoulie Mohamad Fahizul for a judgment in default in a RM3 million defamation suit filed against actress Amyza Aznan.
Fri Jul 10 2020
Outcomes of BPN appeal to be known in mid-June - Tengku Zafrul
The outcomes of the Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) appeal will be released in mid-June, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.
Tue Jun 09 2020
Finance Minister: New normal may be permanent normal
Consumer behaviour has possibly changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making the new normal permanent -- something retailers need to prepare for to help the economy recover.
Sat May 23 2020
7.6 million BPN recipients receive RM3.41b in second phase distribution - Tengku Zafrul
The Ministry of Finance was committed in settling the balance of payments to beneficiaries promptly.
Tue May 19 2020
BPN payment: No late issue, says LHDN
All BPN payment were based on a timeline set by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) which had also also listed the conditions to qualify for BPN in a statement issued on March 29.
Thu May 14 2020
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