Budget 2023 supportive of Malaysia's economic growth - KRI
Budget 2023 is an important step towards ensuring that Malaysia continues on the development trajectory.
Fri Oct 07 2022
69 per cent of measures under Prihatin package implemented until April 12 - Tengku Zafrul
The government has implemented six of the 10 main measures under the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (PRIHATIN) worth RM180 billion.
Tue Apr 14 2020
EPF will not accept cash contributions for employees beginning next year
Beginning Jan 2, the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) will no longer accept cash payments for employee contributions throughout the country, said its general manager Azmi Awang.
Tue Oct 03 2017
Dec 23 last date to convert to EPF Shariah scheme
According to EPF, Simpanan Shariah will go into implementation on Jan 1, 2017.
Tue Dec 20 2016
EPF's diversified investment strategy key element of good returns - Maybank CEO
The Employee Provident Fund (EPF)'s 6.4 per cent dividend, declared for last year, has been described as very good returns amid the tough investment condition.
Mon Feb 22 2016
EPF posts investment income of RM11.41 bln for Q215
The income was a year-on-year growth of 9.73 per cent, compared with the RM10.40 billion recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2014.
Fri Aug 28 2015
Govt backbencher calls to abolish down payment on home purchase
The main restriction element for the young buyers to buy a house was to get cash money.
Wed Oct 15 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024