Thailand rolls out cash stimulus package to boost economy
Thailand has launched the first phase of its cash stimulus package, worth over 145.55 billion baht (100 Baht = RM12.62), aimed at boosting economic activity
Thu Sep 26 2024
Stimulus packages, reopening of economic sector reduce impact of COVID-19, says PM
Various measures taken by the government in implementing the stimulus packages and reopening the economic sector in phases have reduced the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
Sun Sep 25 2022
Probe into alleged misappropriation of stimulus package funds in final stage - MACC
So far, the exco member who is allegedly involved in the case has not been called to testify but we will do so soon, Shaharom Nizam said.
Tue Jun 28 2022
Bumiputera economic empowerment agenda continues to be given priority - PM Ismail Sabri
The government will continue to prioritise the Bumiputera economic empowerment agenda by providing various stimulus packages and recovery plans to assist them to survive and be competitive.
Tue Nov 30 2021
Malaysia's AirAsia Group wins approval for $120 million govt-guaranteed loan
The loan, disbursed as part of a COVID-19 economic stimulus package from the government, has been approved by the airline's lenders.
Tue Oct 05 2021
More than RM330 bln of economic stimulus packages utilised - MoF
Tengku Zafrul said the government had implemented proactive and immediate measures to address the COVID-19 crisis.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Japan PM contender Kishida says new form of capitalism needed to end disparity, recover from pandemic
Kishida repeated a call for an economic stimulus package worth "tens of trillions of yen" to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Socso disburses over RM18 billion to stabilise labour market during pandemic
Social Security Organisation (Socso) has successfully disbursed more than RM18 billion in wage subsidies, job search allowances and hiring incentives through seven stimulus packages as of today.
Mon Sep 06 2021
Aid package, economic stimulus packages help people and economy survive during COVID-19 pandemic
Tengku Zafrul said the government had provided an allocation of more than RM200 million for the Food Basket assistance programme.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Govt still has fiscal space to help rakyat, businesses - PM
The government still has fiscal space, though limited, to fund economic stimulus packages to continue helping the people, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Leaders, relevant agencies urged to convey info on PEMULIH to grassroots
Leaders at all levels, relevant agencies and NGOs have been urged to ensure that information on the economic stimulus package from the government can be fully utilised by the people.
Sat Jul 03 2021
PRISMA: 13,712 applications for grants worth RM48.8 million approved - Saifuddin
A total of 13,712 applications for grants worth RM48.8 million has been approved under the Malaysian Creative Industry Stimulus Package (PRISMA) as of yesterday.
Fri Jul 02 2021
SME growth prospects to recover gradually in 2021 supported by stimulus packages - PM
The growth prospects of the SMEs are expected to recover gradually in 2021 in line with the overall economic growth forecast, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Wed Jun 30 2021
PEMULIH is formidable, crucial to help economy recover - Experts
The RM150 billion PEMULIH is a formidable stimulus package to help the economy recover and assist the country to overcome the problems associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Jun 29 2021
i-Sinar withdrawal a case of desperate times calling for desperate measures now and also in the future?
The government should tread carefully, nonetheless.
Tue Jun 29 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024