Covid-19 undermined progress in reducing poverty, urban households hit hardest - KRI
Absolute poverty increased from 2019 to 2022, especially among urban households, rising to 4.5 per cent in 2022 from 3.8 per cent in 2019, according to a Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) report.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Key insights from 1st day of WEF special meeting in Saudi capital
Kristalina Georgieva stressed three economic priorities on inflation, fiscal buffers, and geopolitical fragmentation.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Dinosaurs displayed a fast growth rate from the very beginning
Growing quickly allows organisms to escape the risky business of being small for a long part of their life history, says a paleontologist.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Devaki firmly believed in importance of women working, says daughter
Datin Dr Jayanthi Krishnan said her mother instilled a fearless attitude and encouraged people to stand up and speak for themselves.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Chinese court rejects Canadian pop star Kris Wu's appeal
Kris Wu was sentenced to 13 years in prison for crimes including rape.
Mon Nov 27 2023
Vircle receives venture capital injection in its mission to financially empower school children nationwide
Vircle aims to reshape financial education and banking for children through its app.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Chinese hackers breach US ambassador's emails - WSJ
China firmly opposes and combats cyber attacks and cyber theft in all forms. This position is consistent and clear, Liu Pengyu said.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Third Nations have a role to play in today's geopolitical landscape - Danny Quah
Third Nations have a role to play in today's geopolitical landscape.
Tue Jun 06 2023
Forbes billionaires 2023: Here's Malaysia's top 5
With notable names maintaining their positions and new entrants making a strong impact, Malaysia's billionaires continue to make headlines.
Thu Jun 01 2023
India gets new parliament building as Modi remakes capital's centre
This is part of Modi's push to eclipse Delhi's colonial-era architecture.
Fri May 26 2023
IBM eyes hiring pause because AI does the job
Non-customer-facing roles may see a 30 percent cut in workforce, replaced by AI and automation, Arvind Krishna said.
Thu May 04 2023
U.S. reaffirms support for Philippines over South China Sea tensions
A senior U.S. official says they remain deeply concerned over China's "intimidation and harassment" of Philippine vessels.
Wed May 03 2023
New image reveals violent events near a supermassive black hole
The new image shows how the base of such a jet connects with material swirling around the black hole in a ring-like structure.
Thu Apr 27 2023
Tamil film actor Vijay attracts four million followers on Instagram on first day
Tamil cinema fans are awaiting the 48-year-old actor's action-thriller Leo opposite actress Trisha Krishnan.
Mon Apr 03 2023
Kristen Stewart named youngest-ever Berlin film fest jury chief
Stewart will be the youngest person in its 73-year history to lead the panel selecting the winners of the Golden and Silver Bear top prizes.
Sat Dec 10 2022
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