[OPINION] Bid Rigging in Malaysia: Are you at risk?
By ending collusion in bidding for government contracts, the government can save 15% on its annual expenditure, says MyCC.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Half of Malaysia’s ads expenditure goes to social media - Fahmi
RM25 billion of Malaysia's RM4.5 billion annual ad spend goes to social media platforms, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Fri Sep 06 2024
ANALYSIS - Apple has big AI ambitions - at a lower cost than its rivals
Apple thinks different. Its capital expenditure for all of 2023 was just over $10 billion.
Sat May 11 2024
MACC says a former PM will be called in soon to facilitate investigations
The former leader will be called to facilitate an investigation into a RM700 mln govt expenditure for promotion and publicity purposes.
Mon Jan 08 2024
Ukraine received $1.34 bln under World Bank project - Finance Ministry
The ministry said the funds would be used to partially compensate for non-security and defence-related expenditures.
Mon Dec 25 2023
Nearly RM10 bln spent to treat non-communicable diseases - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the amount was an estimate based on the expenditure in 2017 and the report was published last year.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Govt to announce details on investments for NIMP 2030 in Budget 2024 - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said almost 10 per cent of the allocation was from the government's development expenditure.
Fri Sep 01 2023
Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections to cost RM6 million - EC
Expenditure for the Pulai parliamentary by-election is estimated at RM4.5 million while for the Simpang Jeram by-election at RM1.5 million.
Thu Aug 03 2023
Govt likely to cut RON95, diesel prices to soften living cost pressure
This also means that the govt would have an additional RM4.31 billion in fiscal expenditure, which can be utilised for other objectives.
Tue Jul 25 2023
[COLUMNIST] For a more realistic budget and expenditure guide, please
The expenditure guide must be more realistic in order to highlight the situation regarding personal finances of households and individuals.
Wed Jul 12 2023
Govt to solve water woes in Kelantan, Sabah despite huge expenditure - PM
Anwar said he had negotiated the matter with Sabah CM Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and Kelantan MB Datuk Ahmad Yakob that the federal government has to take over the responsibility of solving the problems.
Mon May 15 2023
OPR hike encourages govt to manage spending more prudently
Bank Negara Malaysia's decision to raise the OPR will encourage the government to manage the national expenditure prudently, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
Mon May 08 2023
Fiscal Responsibility Act to include caps on govt debt levels - Ahmad Maslan
Any govt operating expenditure must be based on govt revenue but govt's flexibility to borrow should be allowed for development expenditure.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Govt to focus on alleviating global economic slowdown's impact on Malaysia
The government will strengthen the country's fiscal position by increasing revenue and expenditure rationalisation, as well as introducing more targeted subsidies.
Tue Feb 14 2023
PM Anwar: No plans to reinstate GST, introduce any broad-based consumption tax
Anwar said other measures will be taken to reduce expenditures and settle the government's liabilities and debt worth RM1.5 trillion.
Tue Feb 14 2023
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024