UN-Habitat forms new partnership with key Commonwealth Associations to focus on urban law
The partnership will focus on addressing urban vulnerabilities in least developing, low-and middle-income countries.
Thu Jun 08 2023
Malaysia needs to avoid falling into the middle-income trap - WEF President
Malaysia needs to avoid the middle-income trap in order to achieve its vision of becoming a high-income country, said World Economic Forum President Borge Brende.
Mon May 15 2023
Malaysia must climb out of middle-income trap - DPM Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid said there must be a continuous mind shift that the private sector is the main engine of growth for the nation.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Budget 2023: Government does not neglect M40 group
Tengku Zafrul today announced good news for one million taxpayers among the middle-income (M40) households as proof that the government has never neglected the group.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Agong, Permaisuri launch Nicol David Organisation
NDO is a non-profit organisation that aims to empower children between eight and 12 years-old and from low and middle-income families.
Thu Jun 02 2022
Indian COVID-19 vaccine 'highly efficacious' - Study
The UN body has described it as "extremely suitable for low-and middle-income countries due to easy storage requirements".
Sat Nov 13 2021
M40 group hopes to benefit from PEMERKASA Plus aid package
The middle-income (M40) group expresses hope to also benefit from the various initiatives offered under the package.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Prince Harry and J-Lo lead 'Vax Live' concert in Los Angeles
Organisers said the event had surpassed its fundraising goal need to purchase 10 million vaccine doses for low and middle-income countries.
Mon May 03 2021
New IMF reserves could fund vaccinations for low-, middle-income countries - Report
According to IMF, vaccination rates and economic development are diverging widely across the globe.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Malaysia should transform to break out of middle-income trap - PM
Muhyiddin said Malaysia also needs to grow its manufacturing capabilities to make increasingly complex and sophisticated products.
Fri Mar 05 2021
China to provide 10 million vaccine doses to COVAX initiative
The COVAX scheme is due to start rolling out vaccines to low-income and middle-income nations this month.
Wed Feb 03 2021
Can Malaysia ever move away from the middle-income trap?
By emphasising institutional reform, economic competitiveness and talent development, Malaysia could escape the middle-income trap.
Mon Jan 25 2021
India, 'pharmacy of the world', starts COVID vaccine exports
Many low and middle-income countries are relying on India, for supplies to start COVID-19 immunisation programmes.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Budget 2021: M40 group not marginalised - Tengku Zafrul
The middle-income group (M40) has not been excluded from receiving benefits through the 2021 Budget tabled on Nov 6.
Sat Nov 14 2020
COVID-19: PKPIM urges higher education ministry to reduce university fees
PKPIM also urged the government to maintain the subsidy for higher education in public universities.
Tue May 26 2020
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