[COLUMNIST] Sowing change: Why agricultural modernisation is key to profound national progress
Modernising agriculture will boost food security and create opportunities to enhance our nation's economic growth.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Govt taking appropriate action to enhance Malaysia's competitiveness ranking - PM
The government is looking at and taking the appropriate action to raise Malaysia's position in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR), which currently stands at number 34.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Ringgit weakness significantly impacts Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking - Tengku Zafrul
Drop in rank from 27th to 34th in 2024 due to using outdated 2023 data to assess national competitiveness, ministry study finds.
Fri Jun 21 2024
MITI minister to elaborate on Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking
Malaysia has slipped by seven places to rank at 34th out of 67 countries in the IMD's World Competitiveness Ranking 2024.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Malaysia ranks 27th in 2023 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking
Malaysia's improvement were mainly backed by its economic recovery, investment growth and bright spots in exchange rate stability.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Singapore plans to boost tourism through movie and TV shoots
To be eligible for the funding, the shows or movies must be shot in Singapore, before the first quarter of 2027.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Federal Court fixed Feb 7 next year for prosecution's IMDB-related forfeiture appeal hearing
The Federal Court fixed Feb 7 next year for hearing the prosecution's appeals to forfeit monies belonging to nine entities including UMNO and Wanita MCA, allegedly linked to the IMDB funds.
Tue Oct 18 2022
Malaysia ranks 32nd in 2022 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking
Malaysia drops down by seven positions from the 25th spot in 2021, in the 2022 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking.
Wed Jun 15 2022
Evidence-based policy needs to be promoted - Ismail Sabri
The EBP approach should be promoted in the government's effort to achieve the target of being among the world's nine best economies.
Thu Nov 25 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia hits another 16,840 new COVID-19 cases, Washington reinstates indoor mask mandate
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Sept 2: Appeal decision on forfeiture suit against UMNO, Wanita MCA and seven others
The Court of Appeal set Sept 2 for decision on the prosecution's appeal against a High Court ruling in dismissing its forfeiture application against UMNO and Wanita MCA, as well as six other entities.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Rain, gusty winds hit India's eastern coast as cyclone Yaas makes landfall
Cyclone Yaas started to make landfall on India's eastern coast on Wednesday morning, triggering rain and gusty winds, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Wed May 26 2021
Khairuddin says he was detained under SOSMA to protect Najib
Khairuddin told the High Court that his detention under the SOSMA was to protect Najib who allegedly abused his powers in connection with IMDB.
Tue Apr 27 2021
Malaysia still a competitive investment destination despite current uncertainties - Azmin Ali
Malaysia is ranked 12th in the World Bank's Doing Business 2020 and 27th in the IMD World Competitiveness 2020.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Jho Low's wife fails to get Cypriot citizenship - Report
The results of the investigation found that Jesselynn's application was rejected after Jho Low was linked to the IMDB scandal.
Tue Feb 02 2021
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