Japan PM backs under-fire minister amid reports of cabinet shake-up
Fumio Kishida said he wants his cabinet chief to stay on despite reports he may be axed in an imminent reshuffle.
Tue Dec 12 2023
Fundraising scandal in Japan's ruling party turns heat on embattled PM Kishida
The investigation centres around money raised from ticket sales to party events - some of which was then given directly to lawmakers.
Thu Dec 07 2023
Suspected gunman takes hostages in Japanese post office - Authorities
According to the govt, an undetermined number of hostages were taken by a man "in possession of something like a handgun".
Tue Oct 31 2023
Shooter of slain ex-Japanese premier Shinzo Abe indicted
Six months after former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated, Japan on Friday indicted his killer on charges of murder and violating the firearms control law.
Fri Jan 13 2023
Japan probes Unification Church after backlash over ruling party ties
Japan launched a probe into the Unification Church on Tuesday that could threaten its legal status.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Japan prosecutors to extend suspected Abe assassin's psychiatric evaluation - Media
Prosecutors will determine whether Yamagami will be indicted for the shooting once the evaluation is concluded.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Japan PM orders probe into Unification Church linked to ruling party lawmakers
Kishida instructed the culture minister to prepare an investigation into the church under the Religious Corporations Act.
Mon Oct 17 2022
Former PM Abe helped reshape Japan's foreign and defence policy - Ex-diplomat
As Japan honoured former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday, an ex-Japanese diplomat reflected on Abe's accomplishments in beefing up Japan's defence and stabilising the security in East Asia.
Sat Oct 01 2022
Japan prepares to bid farewell to slain Abe with controversial state funeral
About 4,300 are expected to attend Tuesday's ceremony and at least 48 current or former government figures.
Tue Sep 27 2022
Azmin Ali to represent PM at state funeral for late Shinzo Abe in Tokyo
The state funeral will be held on Sept 27 at Nippon Budokan, Tokyo.
Mon Sep 26 2022
Japan's funeral for divisive slain PM Shinzo Abe fuels backlash
For the public commemoration, 6,000 guests are to gather at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan Hall, including over 190 foreign delegations.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Japanese man sets himself on fire in apparent protest at former PM's state funeral
The man was taken to hospital suffering burns to his entire body while a police officer who tried to extinguish the flames was also injured.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Japan PM defends decision on state funeral for slain Abe
Kishida's decision to hold the funeral to be paid for by the state, has aroused widespread public opposition.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Japan ex-PM Abe's state funeral to cost over $12 million
Some 6,000 guests are expected to attend the ceremony, to be held on Sept. 27 at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan hall.
Tue Sep 06 2022
Japan police chief to resign over Abe shooting, citing 'fresh start'
Security in Nara on the day of the shooting had been widely seen as insufficient and was seriously flawed, experts have said.
Thu Aug 25 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