
Inflation expected to normalise at 2.5 pct next year
Malaysia's inflation is expected to normalise at 2.5 per cent next year in line with better economic prospects and higher crude oil prices.
Fri Nov 06 2020

RM26.5 bln spent for social safety net programmes last year
The government spent a total of RM26.5 billion or 1.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) for various social safety net programmes last year.
Fri Nov 06 2020

Timely response in imposing MCO cushions impact of COVID-19 crisis
The timely response by the government in imposing the Movement Control Order (MCO) since March 18 complemented by swift stimulus packages, has cushioned the impact of the crisis in the country.
Fri Nov 06 2020

Construction sector to expand 13.9 pct in 2021 - MOF
The construction sector is expected to bounce back with a 13.9 per cent growth next year on account of the acceleration and revival of major infrastructure projects.
Fri Nov 06 2020

AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?
AI is no longer a distant concept, it is actively transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and redefining the skills needed.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
Beijing insists it will choose his successor, but the Dalai Lama says any successor named by China would not be respected.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
The ruling, the first of its kind, marks an early victory for advocates pushing DOGE to be more transparent about its role in mass firings.
Tue Mar 11 2025

How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide
Heres everything you need to know about getting there efficiently.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister
Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises
Sentencing rules, supervisory orders and parole denials drive higher incarceration rates.
Tue Mar 11 2025

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
So far the middle-income BRICS have resisted demands from cash-strapped developed countries that they should share financial liability.
Tue Mar 11 2025

As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?
The United Nations has started evaluating "choices we are making on which lives not to save" due to cuts.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025