National Employment Council has created 320,000 jobs - Tengku Zafrul
The government has helped create 320,000 jobs so far through the National Employment Council (NEC) initiative, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Thu Aug 05 2021
Venturing into renewable sector creates more job opportunities for youths
Now is the time to provide more young Malaysians with the chance to work in the renewable sector.
Mon May 03 2021
Continue to help people get and retain jobs, they need it
The importance of preserving and creating jobs for the people amid this difficult time.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Over 160,000 jobs to be created this year - PMO
Over 160,000 new job opportunities are estimated to be created this year through committed investment, the result of close coordination between the government and industries.
Tue Feb 09 2021
National Employment Council's role in tackling unemployment: What you need to know
The National Employment Council (NEC) was set up to create and preserve jobs.
Thu Dec 17 2020
NEC to create 500,000 jobs for Malaysians impacted by pandemic - Muhyiddin
The number of those unemployed this year has increased to 700,000 or 5.6 per cent compared to only three per cent the previous year.
Sun Dec 13 2020
Muhyiddin chairs first meeting of National Employment Council
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today chaired the first meeting of the National Employment Council (NEC) held virtually here.
Thu Dec 10 2020
National Employment council to focus on creating 500,000 jobs - Muhyiddin
The establishment of the National Employment Council will focus on efforts to create nearly 500,000 new job opportunities as well as address unemployment.
Sat Nov 07 2020
Government to set up National Employment Council chaired by PM
The government will establish a National Employment Council which will coordinate various incentives initiatives cutting across ministries and agencies.
Fri Nov 06 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