Dewan Rakyat passes one bill, two motions tabled by MOF
The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Windfall Profit Levy (Amendment) Bill 2020.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Dewan Rakyat approves 4 Finance Ministry motions
The Dewan Rakyat today approved four motions tabled by the Finance Ministry on government funding and taxation.
Thu Aug 27 2020
Bill on temporary measures to reduce COVID-19 impact tabled for second reading
The Temporary Measures for Government Financing (Covid-19) 2020 Act bill was tabled in the Dewan Rakyat for the second reading today for the application of supplementary allocation of RM45 billion.
Tue Aug 18 2020
U.S. government shutdown fizzles out as Senate deal struck
Legislation to renew government funding easily won enough support in a vote in the Senate allowing government to reopen through Feb 8.
Mon Jan 22 2018
U.S. government shutdown begins as spending bill fails in Senate
n a dramatic late-night session, senators blocked a bill to extend government funding through Feb. 16.
Sat Jan 20 2018
Harder for Dyana to get government funding, says Ahmad Maslan
Voters in Teluk Intan would be better off choosing a candidate representing BN.
Wed May 28 2014
Brunei 'disappointed' by cancelled Obama visit
After days of speculation that the trip was threatened by the US government funding crisis, the White House confirmed Obama would miss the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit starting Monday.
Fri Oct 04 2013
US government shutdown chokes Washington
President Barack Obama accused conservatives in the House of Representatives of waging an "ideological crusade" by making government funding conditional on gutting his landmark health care law.
Wed Oct 02 2013
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
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024