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
Consider This: HIV/AIDS - Sustaining the Fight
While the global fight against HIV/AIDS has made some tremendous strides over the decades, this post-pandemic world presents new obstacles— chief among them, the challenge of sustaining funding and focus. With healthcare priorities shifting and resources being redirected, are we at risk of losing those hard-won gains? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nik Tasha Nik Kamaruddin, Chief Brand Strategy Officer of Sunway Group, and Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Chairperson of the Malaysia AIDS Foundation and President & Pro Vice-Chancellor at Monash University Malaysia.
Mon Aug 26 2024
[COLUMNIST]: First look at Malaysia's Third-Party Funding Bill
Third-party funding offers significant benefits, particularly in terms of access to justice, says UiTM Law Lecturer Mu'iz Razak.
Thu Jul 18 2024
WHO emergencies team faces funding crunch as health crises multiply
It will likely have to ask for funding again to cover salaries up to June, the document, released ahead of the WHOs annual meeting said.
Thu May 30 2024
US pause on funding UN relief agency for Palestinians may become permanent
The US said it wants to see the results of inquiry and corrective measures taken before it will consider resuming funding.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Australia warns Southeast Asia of 'coercive actions'
Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced $186.7 million in funding for ASEAN projects in areas including maritime security.
Mon Mar 04 2024
[COLUMNIST] Guardians of the seas: Malaysia's bold move to fortify maritime defenses
The Malaysia Coast Guard is set to receive a fleet of four state-of-the-art SAR helicopters, as part of a RM600 million funding initiative.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Japan PM Kishida replaces 2 top executives in scandal-hit ruling LDP
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida replaced two LDP executives in a bid to restore public trust amid a funding scandal.
Fri Dec 22 2023
What to watch at COP28 on Monday
Monday is finance day at COP28, which means more funding is likely to be announced for the climate cause.
Mon Dec 04 2023
Five telcos sign SSAs with DNB, each to pay RM233 mln for 14 pct stake
The signing of the SSAs will see each MNO injecting approximately RM233 million, which will be utilised to meet DNB's funding requirements.
Fri Dec 01 2023
Climate adaptation funding gap 50% higher than estimated, UN says
Developed countries pledged in 2009 to provide $100 billion a year in climate finance to poorer nations.
Thu Nov 02 2023
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: Belanjawan 2024: Smart strategies for funding your future
Join Joseph Cherian, Practice Professor of Finance at the Asia School of Business, as he shares smart strategies for funding your future in the context of Belanjawan 2024 including financial planning, investment opportunities, and effective budgeting techniques. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Tue Oct 10 2023
India police search journalists' homes and offices in the country's latest raids on media
NewsClick is under investigation for allegedly receiving funds from China, as well as the homes of several of its journalists,
Tue Oct 03 2023
Notepad With Ibrahim Sani: Need for greater collaboration in education
What are the implications of Government's budget allocation for higher education’s system in Malaysia? Tonight’s #NotepadWithIbrahimSani aims to highlight the importance of an effective funding disbursement mechanism in elevating the quality of education in the country.
Thu Aug 10 2023
US suspends federal funding to Wuhan lab over non-compliance
HHS said it wants to bar the Chinese research body from participating in government procurement and non-procurement programs going forward.
Thu Jul 20 2023
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