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
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
Several KL roads to close for National Sports Day tomorrow
Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa advises road users to obey road signs and the instructions given by police officers on duty.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Hundreds gather to pay last respects to India's iconic business tycoon Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata's funeral will be conducted later in the day with full state honours.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Najib says US$120 million in his account was not personal income
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak also made it clear that the money was not from SRC International Sdn Bhd or Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP).
Wed Oct 09 2024
Strong economic fundamentals driving ringgit's growth - BNM Governor
Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed said Malaysia's projected economic growth rate of 4.0-5.0 per cent for this year is also a positive factor.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Najib believed RM2 billion was a Saudi donation, court told
Najib's counsel said AmBank's compliance department processed funds based on letters claiming they were donations from Arab royalty.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Welfare of vulnerable groups continues to be given attention - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that children from wealthy families still benefit from govt-funded educational facilities over the poor.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Najib: BOD's job to manage SRC funds
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak told the High Court that he was not responsible for the micro-management of SRC International Sdn Bhd's funds.
Fri Sep 27 2024
South Korea to lift fees for doctors treating severe illness in strained medical system
South Korea will use 10 trillion won in health insurance funds over three years to raise fees doctors receive for treating severe illnesses.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Naomi Campbell banned as charity trustee after probe finds misconduct
The charity funds were used to pay for Campbell's stay at a five-star hotel in Cannes, France, including spa treatments, and room service.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Najib testifies he had no control over SRC international funds
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak testified in High Court that he had no control over the movement or use of RM3.6 bil in funds from SRC International.
Wed Sep 25 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
Huawei seeks to steal spotlight from Apple with launch of $2,800 tri-fold smartphone
The new phone boasts an AI assistant with text summary, translation and editing functions, as well as AI-boosted image editing functions.
Tue Sep 10 2024
CPF account closure for non-Singaporeans and non-PRs: Withdraw savings before interest ceases
According to Singapore's Central Provident Fund Board, after March 2027, these savings will no longer earn any interest.
Tue Sep 10 2024
ANALYSIS - What could happen if Trump rejects the US election results
If Trump seems to be losing, the delay could let him claim fraud and undermine confidence in election officials.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Motorcycling - Marquez wins Australian MotoGP after intense battle with Martin
The 31-year-old, third in the championship standings, has now won the Australian MotoGP four times in the premier class.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Inside the underground lab in China tasked with solving a physics mystery
China will soon collect neutrino data, aiming to unravel one of particle physics' biggest mysteries.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024