Malaysia's AirAsia Group wins approval for $120 million govt-guaranteed loan
The loan, disbursed as part of a COVID-19 economic stimulus package from the government, has been approved by the airline's lenders.
Tue Oct 05 2021
More than RM330 bln of economic stimulus packages utilised - MoF
Tengku Zafrul said the government had implemented proactive and immediate measures to address the COVID-19 crisis.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Japan PM contender Kishida says new form of capitalism needed to end disparity, recover from pandemic
Kishida repeated a call for an economic stimulus package worth "tens of trillions of yen" to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Aid package, economic stimulus packages help people and economy survive during COVID-19 pandemic
Tengku Zafrul said the government had provided an allocation of more than RM200 million for the Food Basket assistance programme.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Govt still has fiscal space to help rakyat, businesses - PM
The government still has fiscal space, though limited, to fund economic stimulus packages to continue helping the people, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Leaders, relevant agencies urged to convey info on PEMULIH to grassroots
Leaders at all levels, relevant agencies and NGOs have been urged to ensure that information on the economic stimulus package from the government can be fully utilised by the people.
Sat Jul 03 2021
Johor allocates RM241 mln for Ihsan Johor 3.0 economic stimulus package
Johor has allocated RM241 million for the state's economic stimulus package 3.0 (PRE Ihsan 3.0) in its effort to assist those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu Jun 10 2021
Japan PM Suga seen calling snap election after Tokyo Games - Asahi
The Japanese government is considering crafting a new economic stimulus package before the expected snap election.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Deficit target revised to 6 pct of GDP, statutory debt still below Parliament-approved limit - MOF
The government has revised the deficit target to six per cent from 5.4 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2021, having factored in continuing measures from 2020 economic stimulus packages.
Thu May 27 2021
Only four per cent of RM1.7 bln allocation for digital sector utilised - Mustapa
Only four per cent of the RM1.7 billion allocated for the digital sector through four economic stimulus packages has been utilised, said Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
Sat Apr 10 2021
Muhyiddin visits traders at Medan Niaga Satok
During the visit, he also presented the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (PRIHATIN) assistance to traders at the complex.
Fri Apr 02 2021
Striking balance between protecting lives and livelihoods main challenge of PN govt - Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin said the govt implemented various economic stimulus packages to ease the people's burden and ensure business continuity.
Mon Mar 01 2021
PM Muhyiddin announces PERMAI aid package worth RM15 bln to combat COVID-19
Muhyiddin said these economic stimulus packages involved RM55 billion in fiscal injections by the government.
Mon Jan 18 2021
PM Muhyiddin announces RM15 billion aid package. Here's his full speech
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic early last year, the Government has implemented four economic stimulus packages worth RM305 billion, equivalent to more than 20 percent of GDP.
Mon Jan 18 2021
Govt ready to consider strategic fiscal injection if situation warrants it - PM
The government is ready to consider a strategic fiscal injection if the current economic situation warrants it, like the previous economic stimulus packages, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Thu Dec 31 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