From pixels to pails, crowdfunded wells quench thirst in Senegal's drylands
Water scarcity is so acute at this time of year that many communities face a dire choice: water your farms or quench you thirst.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Govt allocates RM30 mln to MyCIF as additional fund to equity crowdfunding
The government will be allocating RM30 million to MyCIF as an additional fund to equity crowdfunding in an effort to support start-up companies in the sustainability and social enterprise agenda.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Viral social app Kitajaga launches crowdfunding campaign on GlobalSadaqah
Kitajaga App is seeking to fundraise RM200,000 on the charity crowdfunding platform to cover 4 months of operational expenses.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Budget 2021 to get economy into faster recovery mode - KPMG
Another innovative proposal involves the granting of a limited tax deduction to individuals for amounts invested in Equity Crowdfunding ventures.
Sat Nov 07 2020
Crowdfunding to finance SMEs
Crowdfunding platform, Funding Societies is targeting to collect RM20 million investment and disbursement of financing up to 200 Small Medium Enterprise (SME) within this year.
Wed Feb 22 2017
Couples desperate for children turn to crowdfunding fertility
Loans, 401(k)s, credit cards, and now perfect strangers are being tapped to cover the high cost in vitro treatments.
Fri Oct 21 2016
Supernewsroom turns to crowdfunding for expansion plan
The digital media relations platform will be listed on equity-based crowdfunding site CrowdPlus.asia next month, in an effort to raise RM1 million.
Tue Sep 13 2016
Muslim charities raise nearly $45,000 to rebuild burned-down black churches
Three Muslim charities have launched a "Respond with Love" crowdfunding campaign to rebuild damaged black churches. They have raised nearly $45,000 since starting the fundraiser last week.
Sat Jul 11 2015
'Iron Man' star eyes crowdfunding for Miles Davis movie
Don Cheadle is hoping to make a movie about jazz icon Miles Davis and has turned to crowd-funding website Indiegogo to raise cash.
Sun Jun 29 2014
Lights out for Earth Hour's global crowdfunding call
Iconic landmarks around the world were plunged into darkness Saturday as lights went out in thousands of places for Earth Hour.
Sun Mar 30 2014
Japan director turns to crowdfunding for anti-nuclear film
Japanese film director Takafumi Ota turns to the public for financing his film after he was turned away by several influential sponsors.
Wed Nov 27 2013
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 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