Urus complements govt initiatives to help most affected groups -- Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said URUS would be managed by AKPK, which would also provide personal financial plan assistance.
Thu Oct 14 2021
Proposed COVID-19 Temporary Measures Amendment Bill tabled for second reading
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has tabled the Temporary Measures for Government Financing [Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)] (Amendment) Act 2021 for the second reading in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Express bus drivers to receive one-off RM500 aid - Wee
Wee said RM3.3 million has been allocated for the one-off assistance under the Strategic Programme to empower the people and economy.
Fri Sep 24 2021
BKC phase 1 payment in stages beginning Sept 6 and 9, 2021: Tengku Zafrul
Phase 1 payments for Bantuan Khas COVID-19 (BKC) will be made in stages from Sept 6, 2021 for B40 recipients and Sept 9, 2021 for M40 recipients, said Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Wed Sep 01 2021
National 4IR Policy Driving Integrated Socio-economic Development Efforts
The policy provides key guiding principles and strategic directions to ministries and agencies.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Double-digit GDP growth indicates continued recovery trajectory - Tengku Zafrul
The 16.1 per cent year-on-year growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) announced for the second quarter (Q2) of 2021 indicates a continued recovery trajectory.
Fri Aug 13 2021
Aid package, economic stimulus packages help people and economy survive during COVID-19 pandemic
Tengku Zafrul said the government had provided an allocation of more than RM200 million for the Food Basket assistance programme.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Government implements various initiatives to ensure cooperatives survival - Medac
Various initiatives have been implemented by the government to show responsive feedbacks in ensuring economic survival of the cooperatives sector in particular and the country in general.
Sat Jul 17 2021
Raising the morale of the healthcare frontliners
High morale of the frontliners would be the way forward for a better healthcare system.
Wed Jul 07 2021
9.1 mln TNB consumers to benefit from bill discounts under PEMULIH
In a statement today, TNB announced that the discounts ranging from five to 40 per cent will benefit 7.4 million domestic consumers.
Thu Jul 01 2021
KBS to announce additional initiatives to assist youth, sports sector
The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) will announce several initiatives that will benefit youths and the sports sector in facing the economic challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Jun 29 2021
National Recovery Plan's assistance still being fine-tuned - Tengku Zafrul
The government is still in the process of refining the current assistance provided during the implementation of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).
Thu Jun 24 2021
MCO 3.0: Malaysia suffers RM1 bln losses daily, says PM
Muhyiddin said Malaysia needs to come out of the COVID-19 crisis quickly for the sake of everyone's health and survival.
Tue Jun 15 2021
Domestic demand to rebound this year despite MCO - MIDF
Domestic demand is expected to rebound this year despite some disruptions caused by the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO), MIDF Research said.
Fri Jun 11 2021
PEMERKASA: 2,568 affected tour agencies receive financial aid from MOTAC
A total of 2,568 tour agencies have received financial assistance under the Strategic Programme to Empower the People and Economy (PEMERKASA) initiative involving an aid worth RM7.70 million.
Thu Jun 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