Several ASEAN countries also interested in joining BRICS - PM Anwar
Several ASEAN countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS grouping after Malaysia expressed its intention to be part of it.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Canada expels top India diplomats, links them to murder of Sikh leader
The diplomatic row represents a major deterioration of relations between the two Commonwealth countries.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Where are the world's stateless people?
After decades of neglect, many countries are now taking action to tackle the issue, but elsewhere progress is slow to non-existent.
Fri Oct 11 2024
BRICS financial bloc to hold meeting on October 11- Russian Ministry
The meeting will also focus on improving international monetary and financial system, global economic prospects, BRICS countries' economies.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Malaysia ranked 33rd place out of 133 countries in Global Innovation Index
Chang Lih Kang says it is an encouraging improvement after being ranked 36th for three years, from 2021 to 2023.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Saudi Arabia forms global alliance to push for Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution
The alliance includes a number of Arab and Muslim countries and European partners.
Fri Sep 27 2024
More countries urge their citizens to leave Lebanon
More countries around the world are urging their citizens to evacuate Lebanon as tensions in the region intensify, following continued Israeli airstrikes on the country.
Thu Sep 26 2024
India allows foreign diplomats to observe first elections in Kashmir in 10 years
Foreign diplomats from 15 countries were allowed to observe local elections in India's Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
Wed Sep 25 2024
GISBH followers lack resources to flee the country - IGP
Police believe that GISBH followers are still in the country because they lack the financial means to escape to neighbouring countries like Thailand.
Wed Sep 25 2024
How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East
For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.
Sat Sep 21 2024
Malaysia, like other ASEAN countries, will continue to be neutral, attract investments to region
Tengku Zafrul said Malaysia will continue to strengthen its neutral stance so that more investment and trade will flow to ASEAN.
Fri Sep 20 2024
Avoid exposing too much halal strategy to keep Malaysia's domination - DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid emphasised that excessive information sharing may cause other countries to imitate Malaysia's approach.
Fri Sep 20 2024
Malaysia joins six countries to ratify UK's accession into CPTPP
MITI said Malaysia joins Japan, Singapore, Chile, New Zealand, Vietnam, and Peru in the ratification process.
Fri Sep 20 2024
Malaysia, Cambodia enable instant cross-border QR payments - BNM
BNM says consumers and merchants in both countries will be able to make and receive instant cross-border QR payments under this initiative.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Malaysia to expand recognition of JAKIM's halal certification through halal diplomacy
The deputy prime minister said that 88 countries currently recognise JAKIM's halal certification.
Tue Sep 17 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
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024