Weak governance, corruption must be immediately tackled - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed on the need to stop the practise of direct negotiation in government procurement.
Wed May 22 2024
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
RM10 billion can be saved from leakages in govt procurement system
PM Anwar said leakages could be stopped namely without political interference or the interests of big businessmen in government procurement.
Tue Jan 17 2023
No more approvals for procurements without tender - PM Anwar
Anwar has stressed that approvals for government procurements under his leadership can no longer be conducted without tender.
Tue Nov 29 2022
PAC urges special audit on gov't expenditure during COVID-19 pandemic
The PAC has urged the National Audit Department to immediately conduct a special audit on government procurement and expenditure for medical equipment and medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri May 27 2022
Corruption in govt procurement critical - Azam Baki
Corruption cases resulting in leakage of government procurement involving civil servants are seen to be increasingly critical, said MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Azam Baki.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Many corruption cases involve issue of leakages in govt procurements - MACC head
Most of the corruption cases from 2015 until now involve a lot of leakages in government procurements, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Datuk Seri Azam Baki.
Wed Sep 02 2020
MoF lists ministries with procurement approval via direct negotiations under PH
The MoF today released a list of ministries that had received government procurement approval through direct negotiations during the PH administration involving 101 projects worth RM6.61 billion.
Wed Aug 26 2020
Melaka Stadium Corporation ex-asst director pleads not guilty to bribery charges
Nurulain Norazmi, 30, was charged with using her position as a public body officer, to issue and approve four government procurement orders to Syarikat Ah Boy Supplier and Services.
Mon Aug 15 2016
TPPA talks considered Malaysia's concern, sensitivities: Mustapa
Consideration was given to sensitive issues surrounding Malaysia, including on government procurement, state-owned enterprises and Bumiputera.
Mon Oct 05 2015
TPPA to open government procurement market for Malaysian companies
The extent of market opening in government procurement was guided by local stakeholder interests and concerns.
Mon Aug 12 2013
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
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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