Premadasa, son of slain Sri Lanka president, now in contest for same role
A win will hand Sajith Premadasa the top job more than 30 years after his father was assassinated while holding the same post.
Fri Sep 20 2024
Sri Lanka's presidential election: Where are the women?
Not one of the 38 contenders in Sri Lanka's presidential election this month is a woman.
Fri Sep 13 2024
What's next in Sri Lanka's presidential race?
39 candidates filed nomination papers by the deadline for the Sept. 21 vote in the crisis-hit nation.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Scion of Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa family to contest Sept. presidential poll
Namal Rajapaksa said he would hold talks with 92 parliamentarians who recently declared support for Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Sri Lanka passes new law to regulate online content
The Online Safety Bill proposes jail terms for content that a five-member commission considers illegal.
Thu Jan 25 2024
Malaysia, Sri Lanka agree to strengthen bilateral ties
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the matter was discussed during his meeting with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in NY today.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Sri Lanka flags return to growth, protesters demand tax cuts
Doctors and university teachers working at state-run hospitals and universities started a 24-hour strike, warning of longer strikes.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Anwar receives congratulatory call from President Wickremesinghe
Wickremesinghe also "expressed his desire to further strengthen economic ties between Sri Lanka and Malaysia".
Thu Dec 01 2022
Last handful of fish: Crisis pushes more Sri Lankans into poverty
More than a quarter of the population of 22 million is now struggling to secure adequate, nutritious food, the United Nations says.
Tue Aug 30 2022
EXCLUSIVE - Japan seeks to organise Sri Lanka creditors' meeting on debt crisis - Sources
Tokyo is open to hosting talks among all the creditor nations aimed at lifting Colombo from its worst debt crisis since independence.
Fri Aug 26 2022
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Wed Aug 17 2022
Sri Lanka will not extend emergency as protests tail off
Wickremesinghe's office cited the president as saying at an event in the main city of Colombo that the emergency would lapse this week.
Wed Aug 17 2022
Sri Lanka's ousted president expected to go to Thailand - Sources
Gotabaya Rajapaksa is expected to arrive in Thailand on Thursday, seeking temporary shelter, according to two sources.
Wed Aug 10 2022
Not the time for Rajapaksa to return, Sri Lanka President says - WSJ
Wickremesinghe has remained in contact with Rajapaksa to deal with administrative handover issues and other government business.
Mon Aug 01 2022
World Bank has no new financing plans for crisis-hit Sri Lanka
The World Bank said Sri Lanka needs to adopt structural reforms that focus on economic stabilisation and tackle its crisis' root causes.
Fri Jul 29 2022
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024