Australia's NSW state premier resigns over corruption probe amid COVID-19 battle
Berejiklian said the issues being investigated were "historical matters" but she felt compelled to resign.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Australia's NSW state premier resigns after corruption watchdog launches probe
They are investigating whether she was involved in conduct that "constituted or involved a breach of public trust".
Fri Oct 01 2021
Sydney's unvaccinated warned of social isolation when COVID-19 lockdown ends
Berejiklian said people who choose not to be vaccinated could be barred entry to shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Sydney nightly curfew to end as COVID-19 vaccinations hit fresh milestone
A curfew imposed on more than two million people in the 12 Sydney suburbs will end tonight.
Wed Sep 15 2021
Australia's daily COVID-19 cases near 2,000 as Delta gains ground
Australia now aims to begin easing tough restrictions after reaching a higher proportion of the population with double-dose vaccinations.
Fri Sep 10 2021
Sydney to set out roadmap for easing COVID-19 curbs even as cases rise
Fully vaccinated residents to be freed from stay-home orders by the end of October.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Vaccination rates surge in Sydney's hard-hit suburbs as cases dip
Officials have promised residents in Sydney, more freedom once vaccinations reach 80 pct, as a lockdown now into its eleventh week.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Australia's COVID-19 cases hit new record as 'reopening' debate heats up
NSW state Premier Gladys Berejiklian vowed to reopen the state once 70 per cent of those 16 and older get vaccinated.
Sun Aug 29 2021
Sydney hospitals under strain as coronavirus cases hit record
Sydney's COVID-19 cases rose to a new daily record on Wednesday, putting parts of the health system under "severe pressure", officials said.
Wed Aug 25 2021
Australia PM backs reopening targets, says COVID-19 lockdowns unsustainable
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said on Monday the state's residents must learn to live with the virus, urging people to get vaccinated soon.
Mon Aug 23 2021
Sydney virus cases to 'rise substantially' amid Delta outbreak
Australian authorities warns Sydney residents to brace for a surge in COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks.
Tue Aug 17 2021
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Fri Aug 13 2021
Melbourne extends COVID lockdown; 'no jab, no job' in Sydney
Melbourne will stay locked down for a second week after reporting 20 new COVID-19 cases.
Wed Aug 11 2021
Lockdown crackdown: Sydney police to step up enforcement after COVID record
Australian authorities vows to crank up policing of anti-COVID lockdown rules in Sydney, but dismissed suggestions that tougher were needed.
Tue Aug 10 2021
Sydney COVID lockdown could be eased if vaccination rate hits 50 pct
NSW said it could ease a COVID-19 lockdown that demands five million people stay at home until August if half the population is inoculated.
Tue Aug 03 2021
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