King presented with financial statements of federal and state governments
The 2025 Budget is scheduled to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Oct 18.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Governments want babies, but people want choices
More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Consider This: MyOBI 2024 - How State Budgets Measure Up
Are you aware of how your state's budget is being managed? As a citizen, you have the right to be informed about how your money is spent, and to demand stronger oversight by independent institutions. The Malaysian Open Budget Index, MyOBI, which is an initiative driven by the think tank IDEAS Malaysia, aims to shine a light on how transparent and accountable our state governments are with their budget processes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Alissa Rode, Senior Manager of Research at IDEAS Malaysia and lead researcher for Malaysia in the Open Budget Survey, and Michelle Ng, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Subang Jaya and member of the Selangor State Public Accounts Committee.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Dozens of filings flood ICC's Israel-Hamas case, causing delays
More than 60 governments and other parties will be allowed to file arguments to the International Criminal Court.
Tue Jul 23 2024
Govts must enhance policy, infrastructure for renewable energy integration in ASEAN - Rafizi
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said governments must adopt a holistic approach to policy and infrastructure to bolster renewable energy (RE) supply and ensure sustainable development.
Tue Jun 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] The strategic significance of the LVGT
The LVGT is a component of the governments macro-economic strategy and not merely an attempt to increase tax revenue.
Wed Mar 13 2024
AI has both threats and opportunities - British Economist
Governments around the world should be responsible for the pace of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
Thu Feb 01 2024
Borderless haze threatens Southeast Asia
Governments, civil society and the international community need to work fast to combat the threat of smoke haze in Southeast Asia.
Sat Jan 13 2024
Federal-State Govts cooperation vital in dealing with floods - Anwar
The cooperation between the federal and state governments is vital in dealing with flood crises, including in Kelantan, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Dec 29 2023
E-cigarettes around the world
WHO has urged governments to treat e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, similarly to tobacco and ban all flavours.
Fri Dec 22 2023
[COLUMNIST] Doctors Without Borders calls on governments to take action to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza
Though the recent truce is the first sign of humanity after weeks of relentless violence, it is by no means a solution of any kind.
Mon Dec 04 2023
Why space is the next frontier in mining
Private companies and governments are reaching for the stars in an effort to ease Earth-bound shortages.
Sun Sep 24 2023
US Senate's Schumer to host Musk, Zuckerberg, other tech leaders at AI forum
Several governments are considering how to mitigate the dangers of the emerging technology.
Tue Aug 29 2023
Explainer: Why are Sweden and Denmark having a crisis over the Koran?
Both governments have condemned the burnings and said they are considering new laws that could stop them.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Dialog Tiga Penjuru: Political stability in hung Parliament
Catch the special discussion tonight 8.30pm on how Malaysia can achieve and maintain political stability in the context of the emergence of hung parliaments and fragile post-election coalition governments, which were previously unfamiliar to Malaysia before 2020.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Motorcycling - Marquez wins Australian MotoGP after intense battle with Martin
The 31-year-old, third in the championship standings, has now won the Australian MotoGP four times in the premier class.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Inside the underground lab in China tasked with solving a physics mystery
China will soon collect neutrino data, aiming to unravel one of particle physics' biggest mysteries.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
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
Sun Oct 20 2024
Father of Malaysian Islamic banking, Abdul Halim Ismail passes away
His dedication and pioneering spirit played an important role in shaping the journey of Bank Islam as well as leaving a lasting impact on the development of Malaysia's Islamic finance industry.
Sun Oct 20 2024