Over 20,000 individuals benefitted from KEDA housing development projects for rural poor
A total of 23,775 individuals have benefited from houses built by the Kedah Regional Development Authority (KEDA) for the poor in the state.
Sun Feb 13 2022
Over 9,000 affected entrepreneurs to receive aid through PEMULIH packages
More than 9,000 affected entrepreneurs have been identified by MARA and Regional Development Authority to be assisted through PEMULIH.
Fri Jul 02 2021
PM Muhyiddin endorses more rakyat-centric initiatives for Iskandar Malaysia
Iskandar Malaysia recorded a whopping RM322.1 billion total cumulative investment from 2006 to June 2020, during which more than 750,000 jobs were created.
Wed Oct 21 2020
Faster S'pore-M'sia entry permit vetting during MCO with myPASS
Prior to myPASS, the High Commission of Malaysia in Singapore received around 30,000 applications through email.
Fri May 29 2020
Budget 2017: IRDA hopes for more infrastructure development funding
The Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) hopes the government will allocate more funding for infrastructure development in the upcoming 2017 Budget.
Mon Sep 26 2016
Iskandar Malaysia does not support 'Love and Sex with Robots' event
Iskandar Regional Development Authority clarifies that it doesn't support the organising of the 'Second International Congress on Love and Sex with Robots' in Iskandar Johor on Nov 16.
Sat Oct 03 2015
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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