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[COLUMNIST] Budget 2025 - Powering data centres

[COLUMNIST] Budget 2025 - Powering data centres

A "radical" tax allowance scheme could help to position Malaysia to be a leading regional hub for data centres.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Selangor govt tables RM3 billion state budget for 2025

Selangor govt tables RM3 billion state budget for 2025

Allocation for operating, service and supply expenses is the largest component, accounting for 38.7 per cent of the total.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Sarawak unveils RM15.8 bil state budget for 2025

Sarawak unveils RM15.8 bil state budget for 2025

Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg says the 2025 budget will continue to be an expansionary budget to boost govt spending.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Budget 2025: RM10 million to build new e-sports stadium - DPM Zahid

Budget 2025: RM10 million to build new e-sports stadium - DPM Zahid

The construction of the new e-sports stadium was aimed at supporting and promoting the future growth of the industry, says DPM Zahid.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Govt initiatives benefit all, including Indian community - Gobind

Govt initiatives benefit all, including Indian community - Gobind

The prime minister also emphasised coordinating efforts to cater to the needs of Indian villages, says Gobind Singh.
Thu Oct 31 2024
INSIGHT - Future of UN climate dialogue threatened by budget shortfall

INSIGHT - Future of UN climate dialogue threatened by budget shortfall

UNFCCC is experiencing a severe budget shortfall, a funding gap that diplomats said could impair international climate dialogue.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Tawau airport expansion a boost to Sabah tourism sector

Tawau airport expansion a boost to Sabah tourism sector

The expansion of the Tawau Airport, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Budget 2025, is an important catalyst to boost the tourism sector in Sabah.
Sun Oct 27 2024
PM takes note over minimum wage, mandatory EPF contribution - Fahmi

PM takes note over minimum wage, mandatory EPF contribution - Fahmi

Any decision will probably be announced when PM winds up the debate on the budget for the Ministry of Finance later, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Sat Oct 26 2024
Budget 2025: Call for govt incentives to help MSMEs implement minimum wage

Budget 2025: Call for govt incentives to help MSMEs implement minimum wage

The government is called upon to provide suitable incentives for businesses, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 2) — The Right Dose for Healthcare?

Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 2) — The Right Dose for Healthcare?

The Health Ministry has been allocated RM45.3 billion in Budget 2025, which is the second highest after the education ministry. It’s an almost 10% increase from the previous budget. Will it be enough to address the many issues affecting Malaysia’s public healthcare system? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Azrul Mohd Khalib, Chief Executive of the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy, a healthcare policy research and advocacy outfit.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 1) — The Right Dose for Healthcare?

Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 1) — The Right Dose for Healthcare?

The Health Ministry has been allocated RM45.3 billion in Budget 2025, which is the second highest after the education ministry. It’s an almost 10% increase from the previous budget. Will it be enough to address the many issues affecting Malaysia’s public healthcare system? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Farhan Rusli, Fellow at the Institute for Research and Development of Policy.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Minimum wage not benchmark for all employees' starting salaries - Sim

Minimum wage not benchmark for all employees' starting salaries - Sim

Steven Sim says the increase in the minimum wage is intended as a basic wage for workers with lower academic qualifications and skills.
Mon Oct 21 2024
'PROTEGE-Veteran' provides job assurance for retirees

'PROTEGE-Veteran' provides job assurance for retirees

This is an aggressive step by the government to protect the welfare of retirees, said Dr Mohd Hasril Amiruddin.
Mon Oct 21 2024
IMAN Research calls for strengthening human security in 2025 Budget

IMAN Research calls for strengthening human security in 2025 Budget

IMAN Research identifies key areas for enhancement within the Malaysian government's Third MADANI Budget 2025.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 2) — Balancing Progress & Prudence?

Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 2) — Balancing Progress & Prudence?

Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.
Fri Oct 18 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024