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Consider This:MP Pensions (Part 2) - How Many is Too Many?

Consider This:MP Pensions (Part 2) - How Many is Too Many?

A new eye-opening investigative report by MalaysiaKini’s Kini News Lab has shed light on the substantial pensions awaiting elected representatives after their tenure. The report highlights how some MPs are eligible for more than one pension due to holding different positions across their careers. Should MPs be entitled to multiple pensions for their various roles that they’ve served? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, MP for Muar, Johor.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Consider This:MP Pensions (Part 1) - How Many is Too Many?

Consider This:MP Pensions (Part 1) - How Many is Too Many?

A new eye-opening investigative report by MalaysiaKini’s Kini News Lab has shed light on the substantial pensions awaiting elected representatives after their tenure. The report highlights how some MPs are eligible for more than one pension due to holding different positions across their careers. Should MPs be entitled to multiple pensions for their various roles that they’ve served? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ooi Choon Nam, Senior Journalist at Malaysiakini, and Aidila Razak, Special Reports Editor at Malaysiakini.
Thu Jun 27 2024
World Bank says 1.8 mil additional Ukrainians in poverty as Russia's war drags on

World Bank says 1.8 mil additional Ukrainians in poverty as Russia's war drags on

The situation would be much worse if Ukraine had not received substantial foreign budget support to pay old-age pensions and salaries.
Fri May 31 2024
[COLUMNIST] Monopoly, monopsony, civil servants’ wage hikes, inflationary pressures & pensions reforms

[COLUMNIST] Monopoly, monopsony, civil servants’ wage hikes, inflationary pressures & pensions reforms

In the context of Malaysia, there's very little evidence of a surge in demand-pull inflation based on available data.
Fri May 17 2024
Govt assures pensions for retirees to continue, improved - Ahmad Maslan

Govt assures pensions for retirees to continue, improved - Ahmad Maslan

An estimated 32,000 new retirees are recorded every year, and the govt spends RM31 bln to pay the pensions of more than 900,000 retirees.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Proposal to abolish pensions of Cabinet members unreasonable - PM

Proposal to abolish pensions of Cabinet members unreasonable - PM

The proposal to abolish the pensions of Cabinet members is unreasonable because matters related to pensions are enshrined in the Federal Constitution, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Issues raised by MAF veterans involve several ministries - Hishammuddin

Issues raised by MAF veterans involve several ministries - Hishammuddin

The issues raised by veterans of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) including those related to pensions, involve several other ministries, said Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.
Wed Jun 08 2022
Only 20 pct of budget can be spent if Budget 2021 not approved

Only 20 pct of budget can be spent if Budget 2021 not approved

Only 20 per cent of the overall budget, namely "charged expenditure" which is essentially pensions and debt servicing, can be spent if Budget 2021 is not approved, Maybank Investment Bank Bhd said.
Mon Nov 23 2020
Olympics: Indonesian medallists to get cash for life

Olympics: Indonesian medallists to get cash for life

Indonesia promised large cash payments and generous lifetime pensions to their Olympic athletes if they make the podium, in a bid to boost their medal count in Rio.
Thu Jun 23 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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