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Singapore's exclusive deal with Taylor Swift not a hostile act towards neighbours, PM says

Singapore's exclusive deal with Taylor Swift not a hostile act towards neighbours, PM says

PM Lee Hsien Loong said, a certain incentive was provided by Singapore's tourism development fund to cut the deal.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Gov't to help Subramaniar Swamy Temple committee in terms of development funds - Gobind

Gov't to help Subramaniar Swamy Temple committee in terms of development funds - Gobind

Gobind Singh Deo said the matter had been discussed and agreed upon at a meeting with PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday.
Thu Jan 25 2024
Malaysia, Singapore agree to expand financing scope of business development fund

Malaysia, Singapore agree to expand financing scope of business development fund

Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz signed a "side letter" to improve the provisions of the Malaysia-Singapore Business Development Fund.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Federal govt's financial statements for 2021 satisfactory - Auditor-General

Federal govt's financial statements for 2021 satisfactory - Auditor-General

Nik Azman said the gross loan receipts amounting to RM217.20 bln have resulted an increase in the federal debt to 63.4 pct to GDP in 2021.
Thu Oct 06 2022
China bans firms, individuals from working with two Taiwan foundations

China bans firms, individuals from working with two Taiwan foundations

The two foundations are Taiwan Foundation for Democracy and Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund, Ma said.
Wed Aug 03 2022
MOSTI launches Malaysia grand challenge, supported by 5 funds

MOSTI launches Malaysia grand challenge, supported by 5 funds

The five research and development funding schemes amount to RM220 million under the Pemacu Strategic Technology Fund (PEMACU).
Fri Jan 08 2021
Saravanan observes 14-day home quarantine after close contact with COVID-19 patient

Saravanan observes 14-day home quarantine after close contact with COVID-19 patient

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan is undergoing home quarantine for two weeks after coming into contact with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19.
Fri Dec 11 2020
Over 90,000 SIP contributors laid off as of Nov 13 - Saravanan

Over 90,000 SIP contributors laid off as of Nov 13 - Saravanan

A total of 95,995 workers who contributed under the Employment Insurance System (SIP) have been laid off as of Nov 13, Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan told the Dewan Rakyat today.
Tue Nov 24 2020
Govt proposes to expand income tax exemption for green SRI Sukuk

Govt proposes to expand income tax exemption for green SRI Sukuk

The government has proposed to extend the existing income tax exemption for green Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) sukuk grant.
Fri Nov 06 2020
Over 3,000 individuals get jobs via PENJANA HRDF

Over 3,000 individuals get jobs via PENJANA HRDF

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said of the total, 1,603 people were from Sabah.
Wed Sep 16 2020
Dewan Rakyat approves 4 Finance Ministry motions

Dewan Rakyat approves 4 Finance Ministry motions

The Dewan Rakyat today approved four motions tabled by the Finance Ministry on government funding and taxation.
Thu Aug 27 2020
MOHR to issue comprehensive plan to implement initiatives under PENJANA - Saravanan

MOHR to issue comprehensive plan to implement initiatives under PENJANA - Saravanan

It was hoped that the initiatives to be implemented through the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) and Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) would help people retain their jobs.
Sun Jun 07 2020
Creative industry will be taken care of - Saifuddin

Creative industry will be taken care of - Saifuddin

Government will continue to empower the local film industry including by setting specific targets audits and by repurposing development funds and film production.
Mon Jun 01 2020
Former federal minister released on RM100,000 bail

Former federal minister released on RM100,000 bail

A former Cabinet minister, who was arrested by the MACC to assist in the investigation into alleged embezzlement of rural development funds in Sabah, was released today.
Fri Oct 27 2017
MACC detains another brother of former federal minister over graft probe

MACC detains another brother of former federal minister over graft probe

According to the sources, the 57-year-old brother of a former federal minister was arrested at the MACC office about 8pm this evening when he came to give a statement.
Tue Oct 17 2017
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024