Economic outlook: Budget 2025 to lay foundation for a digital-driven economy
The report said Budget 2025 will entail efforts to position Kuala Lumpur as a top 20 global startup hub by 2030 through the KL20 initiative.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Smashed hotel room, narcotics found as Liam Payne death probe unfolds
Liam Payne died of multiple traumas and internal bleeding after plunging from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, prosecutors said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Subsidised Malaysian petrol still widely sold in Thailand
At least eight locations from the border town of Danok to Sadao were found selling fuel on both sides of the road.
Thu Oct 17 2024
A total of 3,847 children reported missing from 2020 to September this year, 96 per cent found
On average, there are 770 cases per year, or about two cases per day, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Musk gave $75 million to pro-Trump group, becoming a Republican mega donor
America PAC, founded by Elon Musk plays an outsized role in the razor-thin election between Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Dungun UiTM crash: Woman driver does not have driving license - Police
The female suspect who mowed down four Dungun UiTM students causing three deaths, was found not to have a driver's license.
Tue Oct 15 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
Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son to apply for demolition of family home
The youngest son of Singapore's founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew is applying to demolish the house at 38 Oxley Road.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Man arrested near Trump rally in California faces gun charges
The man was found in possession of loaded firearms, multiple passports and a fake license plate, the local sheriff said.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 1) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow
Merdeka Center’s recently released National Youth Survey points to some troubling undercurrents, particularly around ethnic relations. With regional and social divides deepening among young people, how might these trends shape our country’s future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ibrahim Ben Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Bukit Aman probing Melbourne video of Jalur Gemilang being lowered
Police check found that the 37-year-old man left the country in 2016 and there was no record of his re-entry to Malaysia after that.
Wed Sep 25 2024
AWANI Tonight: GISB: SSM may revoke business registration if any rules violated
The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) may revoke the business registration of GISB companies and its subsidiaries if they are found guilty of violating public interest and current regulations.
Tue Sep 24 2024
OP Global: Victims found to suffer from physical and emotional abuse
There are elements of child labour and exploitation with those under 18 forced to work by selling goods, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
Tue Sep 17 2024
China bans 43 soccer players and officials for life for match-fixing
The investigation found that 120 matches had been fixed, with 41 football clubs involved, a senior official said.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Striking Indian doctors want demands met before returning to work
Hundreds of doctors are demanding better security at hospitals and justice for the woman, found dead in a classroom.
Tue Sep 10 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
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024