Budget 2023 allocates RM372.3 billion, significant increase from Budget 2022, 2021
The 2023 Budget allocated a total of RM372.3 billion, a significant increase from the RM332 billion allocated for Budget 2022 and RM322 billion for Budget 2021.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Govt revenue rises 4.6 pct to RM106.4 bln in H1 2021 - MoF
Government revenue increased 4.6 per cent year-on-year to RM106.4 billion in the first half of 2021.
Thu Sep 23 2021
A more progressive tax system - prerequisite for reintroducing the GST
EMIR Research has been consistent in our stance that the timing isnt right for reintroducing the GST.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Double-digit GDP growth indicates continued recovery trajectory - Tengku Zafrul
The 16.1 per cent year-on-year growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) announced for the second quarter (Q2) of 2021 indicates a continued recovery trajectory.
Fri Aug 13 2021
National Employment Council has created 320,000 jobs - Tengku Zafrul
The government has helped create 320,000 jobs so far through the National Employment Council (NEC) initiative, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Thu Aug 05 2021
Govt to announce PPN continuation, fine-tune economic recovery measures during 12MP, Budget 2022 tabling - PM
PM said the 12MP is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Sept 20, 2021 and Budget 2022 on Oct 29, 2021.
Mon Jul 26 2021
Youths play important role in steering Malaysia's digitalisation efforts - PM Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin expresses hope that youths will take the opportunities made available via the eBelia programme.
Tue Jun 01 2021
Pandemic management: Current and future budgetary considerations
Better pandemic management for sufficiency of current and future budget allocations.
Thu May 27 2021
Daily Dose @ 5:Trustees blocking efforts to gazette CBN as heritage site, Jokowi orders optimal search effort for missing submarine crew
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Fri Apr 23 2021
RM10 mln allocation for Hijrah and NADI may be increased if needed - MB Selangor
Amirudin said the funds provided in the Selangor Budget 2021 were to help hawkers and traders deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Mar 21 2021
Johor government channels RM7.02 mln in aid to frontliners
A total of 35,136 frontline workers in the state will receive the aid.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Petronas remains committed to pay govt RM18 bln dividend
Petroliam National Bhd (Petronas) has reiterated its commitment to pay a dividend of RM18 billion to the government as announced in Budget 2021, said president and group chief executive officer, Tengk
Fri Feb 26 2021
One-off RM100 payment given to Johor schoolchildren
The Johor state government has given RM20.5 mln in 'Bantuan Awal Persekolahan' (student aid) to the Johor State Education Department (JPNJ) as was promised in the Johor Budget 2021.
Wed Feb 17 2021
KBS committed to spurring youth movement led by Malaysia Youth Council
Reezal Merican also announced a RM1 million administrative funding for the MBM and each of the national youth associations under its auspices.
Fri Feb 05 2021
Govt to address country's structural issues in Budget 2022 while rolling out Budget 2021
The shadow economy was estimated to be 18 per cent of the gross domestic product or about RM300 billion in 2019.
Tue Feb 02 2021
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024