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
SPM 2022: Candidates not eligible to get certificate can re-sit failed subjects
You can re-sit for the SPM examination at any time, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
Thu Jun 15 2023
No plans to review History as a SPM must pass subject
The Education Ministry (KPM) says it has no plans to review History as a mandatory pass subject in the SPM examination.
Wed Jun 22 2022
Najib's instruction to sign off on 1MDB's 2013 financial statement a form of intimidation - Witness
KPMG's Johan Idris has described the instruction of Najib Razak to the audit firm to complete and sign off on its audit of 1MDB 2013 financial statement within two weeks, as a form of intimidation.
Tue May 10 2022
Najib never put KPMG on pressure to sign off on 2013 1MDB financial statement - Lawyer
Shafee Abdullah contended that Najib Razak had never put pressure on KPMG Malaysia to sign off on the 2013 1MDB financial statement during a meeting between the audit firm and 1MDB.
Thu Apr 21 2022
Najib 'instructed' me to have 1MDB 2013 audit signed - Witness
The High Court today was told that Najib Razak had "instructed" KPMG Malaysia to sign off its audit report of 1MDB for the year 2013, during the firm's meeting with 1MDB.
Thu Apr 21 2022
Najib never said "okay" to KPMG signing-off 2013 1MDB financial statement - Witness
The High Court was told today that Najib Razak had never given the "okay" to KPMG Malaysia to sign off the 2013 1MDB financial statement after a meeting between the audit firm and 1MDB.
Wed Apr 20 2022
Netflix, KPMG, PwC, AMEX sever ties with Russia
A number of other Western companies, including Nike, Ikea and French bag maker Birkin Hermes have closed stores or offices or ceased operations.
Mon Mar 07 2022
Malaysia says recovered 1MDB funds only enough to pay debt principal for 2022
1MDB raised billions of dollars in bonds, ostensibly for investment projects and joint ventures, between 2009 and 2013.
Thu Jan 13 2022
KPM extends canteen rent exemption until June - Radzi
Radzi said the rent exemption extension was also extended to rented premises, book shops, cooperatives, laundry shops and vending machines.
Sun Jan 09 2022
2013-2025 Malaysia Education blueprint to ensure Orang Asli Education Transformation
Mah Hang Soon said among the initiatives included K9 to K11 Comprehensive Special Model Schools.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Jho Low instructed Najib "not to speak too much" with KPMG on 1MDB - Witness
The instruction was made through an email, titled 'Urgent: Briefing Package for "YAB PM".
Tue Nov 16 2021
KPMG to pay RM333 mln to Malaysian govt as 1MDB settlement
KPMG has agreed to a settlement valued at RM333 million (US$80 million) to resolve all claims related to its fiduciary duties on auditing of 1MDB accounts for the period of 2010 to 2012.
Thu Sep 16 2021
Kuala Lumpur among top 10 cities in Asia Pacific seen as leading technology innovation hub
The global Technology Industry Survey 2021 involves more than 800 industry leaders.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Malaysia, 1MDB seeking more than $5.6 billion in damages from KPMG partners
Audit firm KPMG on Friday denied the allegations and pledged to "vigorously" contest the suit.
Sat Jul 10 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024