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
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