Public Accounts Committee

For the first time, the chairmen of Special Select Committees were given the platform to present and explain committee statements.

The eighth week's sitting also marks a significant milestone in institutional reform.

Proceedings are expected to be held in the third week of November, says Datuk Mas Ermieyati.

Are you aware of how your state's budget is being managed? As a citizen, you have the right to be informed about how your money is spent, and to demand stronger oversight by independent institutions. The Malaysian Open Budget Index, MyOBI, which is an initiative driven by the think tank IDEAS Malaysia, aims to shine a light on how transparent and accountable our state governments are with their budget processes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Alissa Rode, Senior Manager of Research at IDEAS Malaysia and lead researcher for Malaysia in the Open Budget Survey, and Michelle Ng, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Subang Jaya and member of the Selangor State Public Accounts Committee.

Hassan Abdul Karim said the government can be challenged for the social media licensing plan, but calling it dictatorial is unfair.

The report on Training Fund Management and Effectiveness of the HRD Corp was tabled by PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.

Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said he has yet to receive any notification from the PAC requiring his attendance.

PAC revealed that HRD Corp made various investments using RM3.77 bln in levies collected from employers for training development programmes.

PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said that it proved Steven Sim Chee Keong kept his promise not to hide any truth.

Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said a committee had been formed to study the recommendations, put forward by PAC to resolve the issue.

Fahmi Fadzil said it is now up to respective ministers related to audited institutions, agencies and departments to take follow-up action.

PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said that the LTAT proceeding will commence on June 20, 2024.

The report on LCS second generation patrol vessel project will be submitted every three months until the project is completed.

Although the progress of construction work has already started, there is a delay of one month in terms of overall progress of the project.

The Health Ministry has given an assurance that all future procurement processes will be done more firmly and effectively.

Today Israel is confronted with a new reality despite the gains and wins from four successive wars in the past.

If banned, the short video app used by 170 million Americans would quickly go dark.

Some 2,000 ships are crossing the Baltic Sea every day, making it difficult to monitor it all, says Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics.

The tech giants have urged US President-elect Donald Trump to challenge European Union's regulatory scrutiny against them.

Tan Sri R. Nadarajah says, about RM6 million has been spent to date to carry out repair and maintenance works at the place of worship.

Six men are appealing against the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold their conviction for murder and the death sentences.

Polak Kendon is charged with entering a protected area at Gate C, level five of KLIA T1, without a valid pass.

The move aims at protecting children, its communications minister says.

By 2030, tasks performed solely by humans are expected to shrink from 47% to 33%.

As automation takes over routine tasks, creativity will become a defining trait for employees.