Govt steps up efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in line with economic growth - Rafizi
So far, economic indicators show promising data with positive economic growth, controlled inflation, best-performing stock market.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Malaysia says aims to sign joint SEZ deal with Singapore in Sept
Rafizi Ramli said the final pact will be signed ahead of an annual retreat between the leaders of Singapore and Malaysia later this year.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Sg Bakap polls: Indian votes can be deciding factor, support for Unity Govt remains strong
Rafizi Ramli noted that the number of Indian voters in the Sungai Bakap state assembly is significantly larger than in other constituencies.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Global South and global growth: Here's what leaders are saying
There is growing cooperation among peer economies, and the Global South is finding a 'louder voice', experts say.
Sat Jun 29 2024
Govts must enhance policy, infrastructure for renewable energy integration in ASEAN - Rafizi
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said governments must adopt a holistic approach to policy and infrastructure to bolster renewable energy (RE) supply and ensure sustainable development.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Progressive Wage Policy expected to be implemented in October
The Progressive Wage Policy (PWP) is expected to be fully implemented in October, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Tue Jun 25 2024
12 Malaysian companies among Southeast Asia’s top performers: Rafizi
We have political stability, and we are starting to see signs of economic improvement, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Sg Bakap polls: Candidate representing unity gov't to be announced on June 12 - Rafizi
Rafizi Ramli said the name of selected candidate from the party would be presented at Unity Government Leadership Consultative Meeting.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Economy ministry announces realignment of three Bumiputera-mandated agencies
Rafizi Ramli said the realignment will be achieved through smart and innovative collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Mon May 20 2024
Malaysia aims to attract global unicorns via unicorn golden pass - Rafizi
Malaysia aims to attract global unicorns via Unicorn Golden Pass so that high-skilled and high-value jobs are created, said Rafizi Ramli.
Mon Apr 22 2024
PADU system meets international standards - Rafizi
Rafizi Ramli said despite more than two million attempts daily to access the system illegally, all have been thwarted.
Tue Mar 26 2024
PADU registrations surge to 7.7 million - Rafizi
Of the registrations to date, the percentage of individuals aged 18 years and above has reached 35.1 per cent.
Mon Mar 25 2024
Rafizi refutes claims of PADU data integrity issues
Rafizi Ramli said PADU also contains data integrated from various sources including federal and state govts, agencies and statutory bodies.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Government launches "AI Untuk Rakyat" program to boost AI literacy, understanding
Rafizi Ramli said AI Untuk Rakyat is another government initiative to close the digital literacy gap among Malaysians.
Tue Jan 16 2024
Govt will not arbitrarily impose progressive wage policy - Rafizi
Rafizi Ramli said that was because the implementation of the policy was voluntary and involved incentives from the government.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024