RM4 bln estimated savings from diesel subsidy to free up govt fiscal space
BUDI MADANI will benefit 700,000 diesel vehicle owners in total, covering about half of active diesel vehicles in Peninsular Malaysia.
Fri May 31 2024
Malaysia able to manage price pressures, still room in fiscal space - Tengku Zafrul
Malaysia still has some fiscal space to manage the challenges of price pressures given the country's debt to GDP ratio is at 60 pct.
Fri Aug 05 2022
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
Low vaccination rates in some countries "dangerous" for everyone: IMF Chief
Georgieva noted that countries with more fiscal space and rapid vaccinations are coming out of the crisis faster.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Despite challenging fiscal space, govt continues support for rakyat
The latest announced RM40 billion PEMERKASA Plus is evidence that the government remains committed and vigilant about people's needs.
Tue Jun 01 2021
Fiscal space for COVID-19 pandemic needs to be rebuilt, says BNM
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said the fiscal space used for COVID-19 pandemic needs to be rebuilt.
Thu Feb 11 2021
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024