[COLUMNIST] Budget 2024 - new financing models
Fiscal consolidation and sustainability necessitates indirect/secondary fiscal injection not only via PPP but also fiscal decentralisation.
Thu Nov 16 2023
ZaynFi sets Shariah DeFi standards with Amanie's Certification
ZaynFi is a Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocol focused on simplifying yield-generation within DeFi has received Shariah approval from Amanie Advisors.
Thu May 25 2023
Mastodon: What is the social network hailed as a Twitter alternative?
Mastodon, a decentralised, open alternative from privacy-obsessed Germany, has seen a flood of new users.
Tue Nov 08 2022
Birmingham 2022: Jin Wei braces for challenging women's singles field
The presence of top shuttlers doesn't deter the spirit of two-time world junior champion Goh Jin Wei from eyeing a decent outing in her debut Commonwealth Games.
Sun Jul 24 2022
Metaverse years from being global phenomenon, says pioneer
Big brands are rushing to the metaverse but the path to profit is still unclear and mass adoption may be years away, Sebastien Borget said.
Tue Jul 05 2022
How Web5 wants to put data back into the hands of internet users
The idea is to give full power back to internet users, who would control their identity and data in a completely decentralised universe.
Wed Jun 15 2022
SEA Games: A decent showing that leaves room for further improvement
After 16 days of intense competition, Malaysia ended the 31st SEA Games in sixth place with 39 gold, 45 silver and 90 bronze medals, surpassing the 36 gold medal target.
Mon May 23 2022
Hard to control cryptocurrencies due to decentralised nature - Eddin Syazlee
It is difficult to establish any form of security control for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin due to their decentralised nature.
Mon Dec 13 2021
Advisory group: Decentralising the NRP is more pragmatic for public health, economy
A decentralised approach that allows individual states to move on the National Recovery Plan (NRP) phases based on the fulfilment of their respective threshold indicators is more pragmatic.
Sat Jul 03 2021
Maybank IB maintains 'buy' call on CIMB Group
The call was made in view of the group's likely decent first Q1 2021 results amidst better net interest margins and trading income.
Tue Apr 27 2021
What's the meaning of exorbitant gadget when you can't afford to decently fix your car? (Part 2)
In economy, needs should be prioritised over wants, and that can only be done if we are certainly aware of how to rightly value a thing we spend our money for.
Thu Feb 04 2021
What's the meaning of having an exorbitant gadget when you can't afford to decently fix your car?
Today, having an expensive gadget is a social trend when lustful spenders willing to forgo their proper dinners.
Fri Dec 25 2020
Affordable healthcare - could decentralisation lead the way?
Healthcare costs and cost of living are some of the core concerns of the rakyat as epitomised by the National Worry Index.
Tue Nov 03 2020
Providing decent living with minimum energy
Widespread deployment of advanced technologies would be necessary, as well as the elimination of mass global inequalities.
Sat Oct 03 2020
Russell Crowe's 'Unhinged' off to decent start as US theatres slowly reopen
"Unhinged" pocketed more than $4 million over the weekend, a promising result given the challenging environment.
Mon Aug 24 2020
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