'I can't remember the last time we had dinner': hunger in Nigeria
Nigerians face severe food shortages and rising costs due to economic reforms, conflict, and climate issues, sparking widespread protests.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Economic reforms, positive growth indicators drive foreign buying of Malaysian stocks - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said it reflects investors medium- and long-term confidence in the country.
Thu Jul 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] How reforms, like Rome, must be built incrementally!
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim must exercise extreme caution by placing economic reforms as the wisest first step forward.
Sun Sep 24 2023
Quality investments, low carbon economy, social protection among the measures in structural economic reforms - Anwar
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this is to boost growth and strengthen the foundations of the country's economy.
Thu Dec 15 2022
Economic reforms require a long period, right ecosystem - MoF
Structural issues take decades to form in the economy, MoF said in a statement.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Sarawak Polls: PSB manifesto pledges education, socio-economic reforms and autonomy
The Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) launched its manifesto for the Sarawak State Election today, which focuses on three aspects, namely autonomy and governance, education reform and socio-economic reform.
Thu Dec 09 2021
Economic reform agenda must be different to ensure nation strides confidently into the future - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said policymakers recognise that there is a group of Malaysians who are at a disadvantage in climbing out of poverty.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Govt ensures economic reforms aligned with global benchmarks including ESG - Azmin
The government has ensured that economic reforms are aligned with global benchmarks, including the environment, social and governance (ESG) goals.
Thu Apr 15 2021
PENJANA KPT-CAP ensures employment for graduates - Muhyiddin
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today launched the Ministry of Higher Education's National Economic Reform Plan (PENJANA) Career Advancement Program or KPT-CAP.
Mon Sep 28 2020
Brazil's Temer faces new graft charges over JBS testimony
It is the second set of criminal charges filed against the president based on the plea-bargain testimony of the owners of the world's largest meatpacker, JBS SA.
Fri Sep 15 2017
Landslide majority in sight for Macron as France elects parliament
The vote comes just a month after the 39-year-old former banker became the youngest head of state in modern French history.
Sun Jun 18 2017
Saudi deputy crown prince goes to meet Trump - agency
It will be the first meeting between the powerful son of Saudi King Salman Abdulaziz, who is spearheading a Saudi economic reform plan, and the U.S. president since Trump came to office in January.
Mon Mar 13 2017
Greece's Tsipras says reforms, debt relief are priority
Greece needs to move swiftly to secure a positive review of its economic reforms by lenders in coming weeks and start discussions on debt relief, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Friday.
Fri Sep 25 2015
Facts and figures on Sunday's Greek vote
Only Greek citizens aged 18 and above are entitled to vote on Sunday when ballots open, provided their rights have not been suspended.
Sun Sep 20 2015
Jokowi praised on economy, but criticised on rights
Jokowi, who will mark 100 days in power on Tuesday, has won praise for bold economic reforms but suffers criticism of his commitment to human rights and fighting corruption.
Sun Jan 25 2015
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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