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
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
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
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
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
Managing the debt & deficit by cutting taxes
To make the debt and deficit 'more manageable', cutting taxes or a tax revolution should be next on the governments fiscal agenda.
Fri Jun 04 2021
MAF to build six more field hospitals - Ismail Sabri
The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) will build six more field hospitals to strengthen the national healthcare system as the country battles the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu Jun 03 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
Senate Caucus wants distribution of aid under PEMERKASA Plus to be expedited
Razali says the distribution of aid under the PEMERKASA Plus package should be comprehensive and effective.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Gov't extended Wage Subsidy Programme due to its effectiveness - Saravanan
The successful implementation of the Wage Subsidy Programme by Socso in rescuing 4.7 million workers and 498,882 employers previously had prompted the government to extend it for another month.
Tue Jun 01 2021
Despite challenging fiscal space, govt continues support for rakyat
The latest announced RM40 billion PEMERKASA Plus is evidence that the government remains committed and vigilant about people's needs.
Tue Jun 01 2021
Govt announces RM40 bln PEMERKASA Plus package to boost economy, help people
The government has announced a RM40 billion PEMERKASA Plus stimulus package with a total of 12 initiatives based on three main goals to shore up the country's economy and assist the people.
Mon May 31 2021
RM1 bln to strengthen public healthcare under PEMERKASA Plus - PM
A sum of RM1 billion has been allocated to increase capacity and strengthen public healthcare under PEMERKASA Plus unveiled by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddn Yassin tonight.
Mon May 31 2021
PEMERKASA PLUS aid to help people tide over more restrictive MCO - PM
Muhyiddin tonight announced a supplementary aid and stimulus package totalling RM40 billion to enable the people tide over the more restrictive MCO 3.0 over two weeks beginning tomorrow.
Mon May 31 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