Violent protests flare up in Haiti over fuel price hikes, rampant crime
The demonstrations come as inflation surged to its highest in a decade, gang violence has left much of Haiti's territory beyond govt reach.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Indonesia raises fares for app-based motorbike transport after fuel price hike
A transport ministry official said the fare changes only applied to transport services and not deliveries.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Petrol subsidy abolition not main cause of fuel price hike - Najib
The abolition of RON95 subsidy since December 2014 is not the main cause of fuel price hike as evident from the price movement, the prime minister said.
Wed Apr 20 2016
Indonesia's Widodo seeks to fix economy with fuel price hike
Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced the price of petrol and diesel would go up more than 30 percent from midnight.
Tue Nov 18 2014
Indonesian inflation edges up as fuel price hike looms
Inflation rose to 4.83 percent on-year in October from 4.53 percent the previous month, slightly higher than economists had forecast.
Mon Nov 03 2014
Infographic: Malaysia's petrol prices 1990-2013
Petrol prices in Malaysia from 1990 to 2013. Also, comparison of petrol prices from around the world.
Tue Sep 03 2013
Oil price hike: Call for improvement in public transport service
PPIM and FOMCA call for the government to improve the public transportation system after an increase in the RON95 fuel price.
Mon Sep 02 2013
Last minute rush to fill up tank!
Fuel price hike: Twitter Reax
Mon Sep 02 2013
Queue builds up at petrol stations, drivers share photos on social media
Cars queuing up at various petrol stations before the new the price for RON95 and diesel take effect at midnight.
Mon Sep 02 2013
Indonesian president eyes fuel price hike in May
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Tuesday he hopes to lower fuel subsidies that are a risk to Southeast Asia's top economy as soon as May.
Tue Apr 30 2013
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