There is basis for sharp increase in govt debt - Auditor-General
The federal government debt in 2021 stood at RM979.81 billion, an increase of RM100 billion in 2020, giving a ratio to GDP of 63.4 pct.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Federal govt's financial statements for 2021 satisfactory - Auditor-General
Nik Azman said the gross loan receipts amounting to RM217.20 bln have resulted an increase in the federal debt to 63.4 pct to GDP in 2021.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Auditor-General's Report 2021 tabled in Parliament today
The Auditor-General's Report (LKAN) on the financial statements of the federal government, state governments and state agencies for the year 2021 was tabled in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Audit Report: RM1.299 billion irregular payments due to non-compliance with financial management
There are still weaknesses such as output targets and the achievement of set results cannot be achieved or cannot be evaluated, Nik Azman said.
Tue Mar 22 2022
Paying matured debt with new loans by Fed Govt worrying - Auditor-General
The position of the government of depending on new loans to finance the repayment of loan principals which have matured is described as worrying.
Thu Oct 28 2021
Audit report: RM620 mln in losses due to financial management non-compliance
RM499.19 million involved payments for maintenance service claims without being verified at the National Security Council (MKN) level.
Thu Oct 28 2021
LKAN 2019 Series 2: 17 performance audits, 62 recommendations for 13 ministries
Seventeen performance audits of RM90.635 bln were carried out involving programmes, activities and projects at 13 ministries for the LKAN.
Tue Sep 28 2021
LKAN 2019 Series 1: 15 performance audits of RM15.71 billion in 12 ministries
Nik Azman said the audit aims to assess the extent where public money has been spent prudently, efficiently and effectively without waste.
Thu Dec 10 2020
2019 Auditor-General's Report proposes 23 recommendations
The National Audit Department has proposed 23 recommendations for three ministries and seven federal departments in the 2019 Auditor-General's Report Series 1
Mon Aug 24 2020
Simplified audit report process led to early detection of irregularities - Auditor-General
The process governing the Auditor-General's Report 2019 has been simplified and made quicker compared to the audit reports of previous years.
Mon Aug 24 2020
Daily Dose @ 5: Worst GLC for corporate governance; Housewife scammed by fake policeman
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Mon Aug 24 2020
Action taken against 1,000 officers over Auditor-General's Report 2012-2018
Action has been taken against 1,000 officers for flaws and weaknesses contained in the 2012-2018 Auditor-Generals Report.
Tue Jul 14 2020
Construction of additional bridge between Malaysia, Thailand to start next year
The new bridge project will be done with equal funding from Bangkok and Putrajaya.
Sun Apr 26 2015
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