How Harris' and Trump's tax and spending plans affect US debt
Budget forecasters are struggling to keep up with the latest tweaks, and new ideas may be voiced in the Harris-Trump debate.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Budget 2025: MITI, MOHE to present proposals on talent development to MOF
Tengku Zafrul said both ministries are sharing ideas and collaborating to ensure the nation has a robust AI-ready workforce.
Tue Aug 27 2024
[COLUMNIST] Ergonomics in education: A catalyst for Malaysia MADANI
Ergonomics can help to create spaces that inspire and facilitate the development of new ideas, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Tue Aug 20 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
US says Hamas seeks changes to ceasefire plan; Hamas denies proposing new ideas
The U.S. has said Israel has accepted its proposal, but Israel has not publicly stated this.
Thu Jun 13 2024
[COLUMNIST] Lessons Levinas leaves Netanyahu: Questions on Jewish sovereignty
The atrocities that have become commonplace in Palestine proves to be a wake-up call on ideas of politics and governance.
Mon Jun 10 2024
NASA seeks cheaper ideas for Mars sample return mission amid budget crunch
NASA retrieving precious soil samples collected on Mars and flying them back to Earth, US space agency officials said.
Wed Apr 17 2024
China says threats of force over Taiwan not aimed at most Taiwanese
Chen Binhua said Taiwanese are "our flesh and blood", but some have been "poisoned" by ideas of independence.
Wed Jan 17 2024
Zahid's DNAA proves AG's independence critical, urgent commitment from government needed - IDEAS
Transparency is absolutely essential to avoid further speculation, says Dr Tricia Yeoh, CEO of IDEAS.
Tue Sep 05 2023
IDEAS: Let's bridge divides and get back to the business of governing
There is now greater electoral contestation in Malaysian politics, which is positive in a healthy democracy.
Wed Aug 16 2023
Join the longest-running English essay competition to win RM200,000 in prizes
The Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition returns for its 10th year, inviting students to pen their ideas and aspirations for a better Malaysia.
Fri May 12 2023
What to know before making a quiche
To make your quiche a success, it's important to respect certain principles, and also put an end to certain preconceived ideas.
Sat Apr 22 2023
Biodegradable, upcycled or sustainable, the world of sneakers is going green
The fashion industry is coming up with all kinds of ideas and techniques to reinvent this wardrobe staple to help make it greener.
Sat Mar 11 2023
PM Anwar strongly advocates for reasoned discourse in response to Islamophobia
Anwar said reform of ideas is needed in both the west and the Muslim world to have a better understanding of each other.
Mon Feb 27 2023
PM wants youths to rise as the new force of Malaysia Madani
PM Anwar wants youths to rise as the new force of Madani Malaysia by rejecting stagnant and old-fashioned ideas which are detrimental to the nation.
Thu Feb 09 2023
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