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World sees first increase in extreme poverty in 20 years: UN report

World sees first increase in extreme poverty in 20 years: UN report

The report highlights urgent need to reform international development finance to better support country-level responses to global crises.
Fri Oct 18 2024
122,000 Year 1 pupils still lack 3M skills - Fadhlina

122,000 Year 1 pupils still lack 3M skills - Fadhlina

Fadhlina Sidek attributed this issue to learning loss during COVID-19 pandemic, poverty and the needs of special children.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Cooperation from all parties required to address school dropouts - PM Anwar

Cooperation from all parties required to address school dropouts - PM Anwar

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said support should be provided to enhance children's abilities to prevent them from dropping out of school.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Covid-19 undermined progress in reducing poverty, urban households hit hardest - KRI

Covid-19 undermined progress in reducing poverty, urban households hit hardest - KRI

Absolute poverty increased from 2019 to 2022, especially among urban households, rising to 4.5 per cent in 2022 from 3.8 per cent in 2019, according to a Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) report.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Prosecution withdraws appeal against Lokman Adam

Prosecution withdraws appeal against Lokman Adam

Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid said he had received instructions to withdraw the appeal against the decision of the Sessions Court.
Wed Sep 04 2024
How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people’s behaviour

How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people’s behaviour

A spillover event occurs when a communicable disease agent crosses the species barrier from animals to humans.
Fri Aug 23 2024
South Korea doctors warn COVID surge, strike could cripple emergency rooms

South Korea doctors warn COVID surge, strike could cripple emergency rooms

A COVID-19 spike and a trainee doctors' strike could overwhelm emergency rooms next month, with many doctors also off for a public holiday.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Mpox is not the new COVID, says WHO official

Mpox is not the new COVID, says WHO official

The clade 1b variety of mpox has triggered global concern because it seems to spread more easily though routine close contact.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Apex court grants leave to lawmakers to commence judicial review on emergency proclamation

Apex court grants leave to lawmakers to commence judicial review on emergency proclamation

Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said both lawmakers had met the threshold for leave for judicial review.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Biden weighs presidential race exit as Trump prepares for big moment

Biden weighs presidential race exit as Trump prepares for big moment

The fortunes of the two candidates appeared to be on opposite trajectories in the run-up to the Nov. 5 election.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Biden tests positive for COVID, will self-isolate in Delaware

Biden tests positive for COVID, will self-isolate in Delaware

US President Joe Biden is vaccinated and boosted and experiencing mild symptoms, said White House press secretary.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Parliament: Nearly 9.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines expired as of June 11 - Dr Dzulkefly

Parliament: Nearly 9.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines expired as of June 11 - Dr Dzulkefly

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the total loss, including logistics and storage costs, amounted to RM185 million.
Thu Jul 11 2024
MOF Evaluation Committee screened shortlisted contractors for Jana Wibawa, says witness

MOF Evaluation Committee screened shortlisted contractors for Jana Wibawa, says witness

Jana Wibawa programme was introduced during the tenure of former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Fauci denies suppressing COVID lab leak theory before US House panel

Fauci denies suppressing COVID lab leak theory before US House panel

Dr. Anthony Fauci said he never influenced research on the origins of the virus.
Tue Jun 04 2024
World unprepared for another pandemic as WHO treaty talks push on

World unprepared for another pandemic as WHO treaty talks push on

Countries make a last push to agree a way forward for a pandemic treaty amid fears the political climate for agreement could sour.
Fri May 31 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mln for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods

Immediate allocation of RM150 mln 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

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
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025

Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025

The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on Budget 2025 optimism

Bursa Malaysia ends higher on Budget 2025 optimism

The benchmark index, which opened 1.85 points higher at 1,643.29, moved between 1,641.71 and 1,649.31 throughout the trading session.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Five important aspects relating to people’s lives in Budget 2025 - PM

Five important aspects relating to people’s lives in Budget 2025 - PM

The focus is on driving the MADANI Economy, speeding reforms, cutting red tape, raising wages, and tackling the cost of living.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Govt plans to leverage, expand existing city transit system

Economic outlook: Govt plans to leverage, expand existing city transit system

The expansion aims to provide a more efficient and reliable public transportation network, reduce congestion, and improve accessibility.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Budget 2025 to lay foundation for a digital-driven economy

Economic outlook: Budget 2025 to lay foundation for a digital-driven economy

The report said Budget 2025 will entail efforts to position Kuala Lumpur as a top 20 global startup hub by 2030 through the KL20 initiative.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress

Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress

Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
National Wages Consultative Council will be strengthened

National Wages Consultative Council will be strengthened

The govt will also incentivise hiring women returning from career breaks, offer job matching and improve care services facilities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Ensuring 11 years of compulsory education for all children

Economic outlook: Ensuring 11 years of compulsory education for all children

Budget 2025 will continue prioritising upskilling and retraining initiatives to equip workers with the latest skill sets necessary.
Fri Oct 18 2024