France's Macron names Brexit negotiator Barnier as new prime minister
At 73, Michel Barnier is the oldest PM in France's modern political history, taking over from Gabriel Attal, who was the youngest.
Fri Sep 06 2024
French left fights over PM role, with current government set to resign
Emmanuel Macron was likely to accept resignation of his current govt to enable ministers who were elected as lawmakers to sit in parliament.
Tue Jul 16 2024
French PM Attal offers resignation, up to Macron to decide
French PM Gabriel Attal said he was prepared to stay in office longer as a caretaker but it was up to President Emmanuel Macron to decide.
Mon Jul 08 2024
French PM Attal: I will hand my resignation on Monday morning
PM Gabriel Attal said would tender his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, but that he was available to act in a care-taker capacity.
Mon Jul 08 2024
EXPLAINER - After French election no party has a majority, so what comes next?
None of the three blocs can form a majority government and would need support from others to pass legislation.
Mon Jul 08 2024
French farmers block roads, dump produce as protest edges closer to Paris
The farmers urged the government to protect them from cheap imports, rising costs and red tape.
Thu Jan 25 2024
Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest PM as Macron seeks reset
Gabriel Attal replaces Elisabeth Borne only the second woman to hold the prime minister role in France.
Wed Jan 10 2024
France's Macron to name new PM as he launches political reset
Gabriel Attal, a close Emmanuel Macron ally, became a household name as government spokesman during the COVID pandemic.
Tue Jan 09 2024
French education minister wants trial run of school uniforms amid abaya ban row
French Education Minister Gabriel Attal said he was in favour of trialling school uniforms or a dress code.
Tue Sep 05 2023
France to ban Muslim abaya dress in state schools
When you walk into a classroom, you shouldn't be able to identify the pupils' religion just by looking at them, the Education Minister said.
Mon Aug 28 2023
No reason for France to reject AstraZeneca vaccine - Government spokesman
More than a dozen nations including France had suspended its use following an investigation into reports of blood disorders.
Fri Mar 19 2021
France to start easing lockdown rules in three steps - Government spokesman
There will be three steps to lockdown easing in view of the health situation and of risks tied to some businesses.
Sun Nov 22 2020
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