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National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct

National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct

The National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct when deliberating issues of national interest, an expert suggests
Fri Jun 28 2024
I will continue to be involved in politics as my services still needed - Dr Mahathir

I will continue to be involved in politics as my services still needed - Dr Mahathir

Mahathir said he could not say no if some parties seek his help or advice for the good of the country.
Tue Mar 28 2023
Govt should focus on economy, COVID-19 and learn from China, South Korea - Jomo

Govt should focus on economy, COVID-19 and learn from China, South Korea - Jomo

Jomo says the govt should focus on overcoming the pandemic crisis and economic problems faced by Malaysia so that more jobs can be saved.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Economist calls on govt to keep economy going as 'people need to live'

Economist calls on govt to keep economy going as 'people need to live'

Jomo argued that the country need not be held hostage by credit rating agencies by taking countercyclical fiscal policies.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Improving vaccination pace requires local and global solidarity

Improving vaccination pace requires local and global solidarity

Current vaccination efforts bottlenecked by supply scarcity and operational hurdles can hamper local efforts.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Seven years to towards global herd immunity? Depends on many factors

Seven years to towards global herd immunity? Depends on many factors

Poorer countries are left behind in equitable access to vaccines, affecting the pace towards global herd immunity.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Limited liability: Profit without responsibility - Jomo

Limited liability: Profit without responsibility - Jomo

Limited liability encourages shareholders not to pay attention to the harm corporations they invest in may do, says economist Prof Jomo Kwame Sundaram.
Tue Oct 20 2020
No more status-quo after pandemic - Jomo

No more status-quo after pandemic - Jomo

In reorganising life and the economy after the COVID-19 crisis, what will we need to do? Economist Professor Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram says Malaysia must start planning for a post-pandemic reality.
Fri Apr 03 2020
KS Jomo on Govt Taxation and Spending: Begin With Small Reforms

KS Jomo on Govt Taxation and Spending: Begin With Small Reforms

Small things matter, says economist Jomo Kwame Sundaram, and through small beginnings, the big changes will happen. Zakiah Koya takes a listen.
Wed Sep 05 2018
It's time to prioritise real economy, says economist

It's time to prioritise real economy, says economist

Malaysia needs to prioritise its real economy and not just finance, says a prominent economist.
Tue Nov 08 2016
Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia might join TPP, says MITI

Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia might join TPP, says MITI

Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia have actually expressed interest to be part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), said the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).
Thu Jan 14 2016
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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