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
Parallel Pathway: MOH proposes swift amendments to Act 50
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this was to address the shortage of medical specialists serving in government health facilities in the country.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Breaking the billion-dollar addiction to consultants in government
Private consultancy companies have govts addicted to their services and the bill continues to balloon as the ties that bind get tighter.
Sun Aug 13 2023
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
No civil service staff, contract workers laid off after change in government
The restructuring process after the change of government only involved redeployment of staff to new places, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said.
Thu Jun 08 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 delay in procurement of assets for RMAF - RMAF Chief
The procurement of new assets for the RMAF will not be delayed despite a change in government, said RMAF chief Gen Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Johari Abdul: From Parliament seat to Speaker's office
The newly-elected Speaker of Dewan Rakyat Datuk Johari Abdul not only has vast experience in politics but also in government administration.
Mon Dec 19 2022
PN will use previous experience in govt in role as opposition - Hamzah
PN will use its previous experience in the government to play the role of the Opposition as best possible, including reprimanding the government.
Fri Dec 16 2022
Malaysia's anti-graft agency opens probe into alleged misuse of RM600 bln in govt funds
MACC said it has opened an investigation into an alleged misappropriation of RM600 billion in government funds.
Thu Dec 08 2022
Confidence in government key to future investments for Malaysia
The key to maintaining steady economic growth is to be able to provide confidence to domestic as well as foreign direct investors.
Mon Nov 14 2022
No fuel, no hope: Sri Lankans flee crisis in mass brain drain
Migrants said they had lost faith in government and feared that rising nationalism would favour the feckless at the polls.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Still much to be done to help Malaysian Family - Annuar
There is still much to be done and every individual in the government has the responsibility to work with the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sun Aug 07 2022
MOH to intensify acute hepatitis surveillance in clinics, hospitals - Khairy
Media practitioners in government and private health clinics are urged to refer children aged one month to under 18 years, with symptoms of jaundice and other acute hepatitis to hospitals.
Fri May 06 2022
Non-COVID treatment case backlogs drop 33.8 per cent in three months - Khairy
MOH reduced non-COVID-19 treatment case backlogs in government hospitals by 33.8 pct at the end of last year by implementing various initiatives including mass surgery.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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