Only RM92.5 bil in COVID-19 fund controversy is govt money - MACC
In a statement today, MACC said of the amount, RM92.5 billion involved government funds whereas RM437.5 billion was not from the government.
Fri Dec 09 2022
RM86 bln from COVID-19 fund allocation has been utilised as of August 2022
According to the report, RM10.2 billion has been utilised mainly for Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia (BKM) until August 2022.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Three resolutions on the balance of money receipts passed in Parliament
Speaker Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun passed the three resolutions without debate.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Over 22,000 applications for COVID-19 special aid worth RM28.6 mln approved
Mastura said the government would increase the allocation if the NADMA COVID-19 fund was not enough to provide the special assistance.
Mon Dec 13 2021
Govt to allocate RM23 bln for COVID-19 Fund in 2022
RM23 billion will be allocated for the COVID-19 Fund in 2022 with the bulk of allocation to be provided for cash assistance, social support to vulnerable groups and Wage Subsidy Programme.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Dewan Rakyat passes two bills related to COVID-19 funding
Two Bills related to funding for the COVID-19 pandemic and infectious disease outbreaks were passed in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Finance Ministry tables proposed amendment for temporary measures bill
This is to fund the raise in the ceiling cap for the COVID-19 Fund from RM65 billion to RM110 billion.
Tue Sep 28 2021
MoF to propose raising COVID-19 fund ceiling to RM110 bln, says Yamani
Yamani said the increase was needed to cover the total payment commitment which had now reached RM91.8 billion.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Raising COVID-19 Fund ceiling, statutory debt limit to help people, business
Tengku Zafrul said the proposal will be implemented immediately after being approved by Parliament.
Sun Sep 19 2021
Daily Dose @ 5: Govt to inject additional RM45 billion into the COVID-19 fund, Victoria reported an easing in new COVID-19 infections
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Tue Sep 14 2021
Agong urges govt to accelerate economic recovery through business, investment-friendly policies
His Majesty has called upon the government to accelerate the nation's economic recovery by drafting business and investment-friendly policies.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Isolated Myanmar calls for international help as COVID cases surge
Myanmar's military ruler is looking for greater cooperation with the international community to contain the coronavirus.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Perak MB, 10 exco members to donate three months' salary to COVID-19 fund
Saarani and 10 members of the state executive council have agreed to donate their salaries for three months starting in June to the COVID-19 Disaster Trust Fund.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Penang exco members donate June salary to state COVID-19 fund
Penang state exco members have decided to contribute one month of their salary to the Penang COVID-19 Fund.
Wed Jun 02 2021
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Wed Jun 02 2021
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024