EPF says Account Fleksibel is optional; expects about RM25 bln withdrawal in first year
Akaun Fleksibel is a new account that provides flexibility for short-term financial needs, where savings can be withdrawn at any time.
Thu Apr 25 2024
AI and the gig economy deliver an opportunity
Developing nations have a real opportunity to cash in on knowledge-based work which allows flexibility.
Sun Mar 03 2024
PM urges GLCs, GLICs to reduce overseas investments and focus more on domestic market
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the govt is prepared to give flexibility to GLCs and GLICs to make investments abroad if there is a need.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Students affected by floods allowed to wear casual clothes to school - JPN
The Kelantan Education Department (JPN) is giving flexibility to students affected by floods to attend school in casual clothing when schools reopen on Jan 2.
Mon Jan 01 2024
Malaysia granted govt procurement flexibility under CPTPP - Sim
Steven Sim Chee Keong noted that Malaysia has obtained price preference for the procurement of supplies and services subject to the CPTPP.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Restricted tender negotiation as effort to stop direct negotiation - PM Anwar
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said flexibility has been given to district offices to implement restricted tender negotiations.
Tue Jun 13 2023
EPF withdrawal: Govt will not adopt populist approach, says Rafizi
Rafizi said taking the money out of the EPF would drastically reduce its fund size and severely impact the fund manager's flexibility.
Tue Mar 21 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
The future of work is here and it's flexible
School leavers want flexibility and gig work offers it. But how will that affect the economy?
Fri Jan 13 2023
BMTKM programme gives flexibility to KIR to choose economic activity
The BMTKM programme is giving flexibility to the heads of households (KIR) involved to choose the economic activity they want to help improve their income.
Fri Jun 24 2022
British PM Johnson signals visa flexibility with India to win trade deal
Johnson indicated he was ready to offer more visas to India in return for this year clinching a free-trade deal.
Thu Apr 21 2022
New start for Malaysia on April 1 after two years in battle with COVID-19
Malaysia will soon enter the 'Transition to Endemic' phase which will see various sectors given more flexibility to enable the people to return to near-normal lives after more than two years.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Want North Korea breakthrough? China tells US to show flexibility
The key to solving the issue of North Korea's ballistic missile and nuclear programs is in the United States' hands, China's UN envoy said.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Is remote working helping careers or hindering them?
In the US, more African American, Hispanic, Latino and Asian American workers want to keep the flexibility offered by remote working compared to White workers.
Fri Feb 04 2022
Flexibility given to celebrating Thaipusam a relief for celebrants - MIC president
The Hindu community should be grateful and thankful to the government for giving some flexibility to physically celebrate Thaipusam this year by complying with the SOP.
Tue Jan 18 2022
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