Sri Lankan president's coalition wins big majority in general election
Anura Kumara gains power to push through his plans to fight poverty and graft in the island nation recovering from a financial meltdown.
Fri Nov 15 2024
PM announces substantial Budget 2025 hastening Malaysia to become Asian economic powerhouse
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it would create jobs and also tackle financial leakages to enhance public spending efficiency.
Fri Oct 18 2024
[Media Statement] Budget 2025 wishlist by Curlec
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Curlec, Zac Liew, shares key priorities in promoting financial inclusion.
Tue Oct 15 2024
BRICS financial bloc to hold meeting on October 11- Russian Ministry
The meeting will also focus on improving international monetary and financial system, global economic prospects, BRICS countries' economies.
Mon Oct 07 2024
BRICS to focus on speeding up North-South Corridor development - Russian Chamber of Commerce
The projects in the pipeline cover financial services, investment, industrial and energy development, trade and international cooperation.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Taiwan girds for weakening Typhoon Krathon, shuts down for second day
The island shut down for a second day with hundreds of flights grounded and financial markets closed.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Shanghai knife attack kills three on eve of China's National Day
According to police investigation, the assailant had travelled to Shanghai to vent his anger following a personal financial dispute.
Tue Oct 01 2024
AKPK reports 53,000 under-30s owe RM1.9 bln - Amir Hamzah
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan reveals that 28% of Malaysian working adults have borrowed money to buy essential goods, according to AKPK.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Pantau Belanjawan: Banking solutions: Bridging the financial divide for MSMEs
As we’ve seen, MSMEs are the backbone of our economy, and their success is crucial for economic stability and growth. Pantau Belanjawan will delve into the complexities of lending to MSMEs, the varying risk appetites of banks, and the critical need for supportive policies and systems. The key questions we must continue to address are how can we develop innovative solutions that bridge the financial gap and support the growth of MSMEs? Full discussion with Partner AC Ventures.
Tue Oct 01 2024
GISBH followers lack resources to flee the country - IGP
Police believe that GISBH followers are still in the country because they lack the financial means to escape to neighbouring countries like Thailand.
Wed Sep 25 2024
King presented with financial statements of federal and state governments
The 2025 Budget is scheduled to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Oct 18.
Wed Sep 18 2024
1MDB’s ex- CEO Arul Kanda clueless on company’s ‘investments’ - Tony Pua
Tony Pua says he attended the meeting with 1MDB representatives to determine the financial status of the sovereign wealth fund.
Tue Sep 17 2024
1MDB only paid US$2.2 bln to Aabar - Financial fraud investigator
UK investigator Richard Templeman admitted he didnt raise the US$1 billion discrepancy with the plaintiff (1MDB) before the trial began.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Bursa Malaysia boosted by persistent buying in financial services at mid-morning
Turnover stood at 1.76 billion units valued at RM1.36 billion.
Wed Aug 28 2024
STR Phase 3 payments to begin Aug 29 for 8.5 million recipients
MOF said recipients would receive payments of up to RM650 according to respective categories, with financial implication of RM1.7 billion.
Fri Aug 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
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