Australia reopens international borders for first time in pandemic
After 18 months of some of the world's strictest coronavirus border policies, millions of Australians are now free to travel.
Mon Nov 01 2021
Sydney hospitals under strain as coronavirus cases hit record
Sydney's COVID-19 cases rose to a new daily record on Wednesday, putting parts of the health system under "severe pressure", officials said.
Wed Aug 25 2021
Australia reports second Astrazeneca blood clot case, vaccine rollout steady
Frydenberg said the setbacks in the vaccine rollout should not "derail momentum in our economic recovery".
Tue Apr 13 2021
Australia shelves plans to buy J&J's one-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Australia has no current plans to add Johnson & Johnson's one-dose coronavirus vaccine to its immunisation drive.
Tue Apr 13 2021
Australian parliament passes media reforms after last-ditch changes
The revised code also allows the tech companies a longer period to cut media deals before the state intervenes.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Australian parliament passes news media bargaining code
The code will be reviewed within one year of its commencement, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Communications Minister Paul Fletcher said in a joint statement.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Australia won't advertise COVID-19 vaccine on Facebook but vows publicity
Australia will embark on a wide-ranging communication campaign, including online, to ensure vulnerable people turned up for a shot.
Sun Feb 21 2021
Facebook has 'tentatively friended' us again, Australia says
Morrison said Facebook Inc is back at the negotiating table, after the tech giant this week blocked news on its site in Australia.
Sat Feb 20 2021
Undeterred by Facebook news blackout, Australia commits to content law
Morrison vowed to press ahead with laws to force Facebook Inc to pay news outlets for content.
Fri Feb 19 2021
Can Australia force Google, Facebook pay for news? Here's what you need to know
The Australian government wants tech giants Google and Facebook to compensate publishers for the news content on their platforms.
Fri Dec 18 2020
Australia to make Facebook, Google pay news outlets for content
Big Tech firms will have to negotiate how much they pay local publishers and broadcasters for content that appears on their platforms.
Tue Dec 08 2020
Pandemic to cost Australia government $131 billion this year
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg revealed Australias crumbling economic outlook based on increased government spending to stimulate to economy and declining tax revenue.
Thu Jul 23 2020
Australia expected to reveal biggest budget deficit since WW2 due to coronavirus
Australia is expected to report its biggest budget deficit since World War Two on Thursday when Canberra reveals the full economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Thu Jul 23 2020
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