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
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
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Budget 2025 to lay foundation for a digital-driven economy
The report said Budget 2025 will entail efforts to position Kuala Lumpur as a top 20 global startup hub by 2030 through the KL20 initiative.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Sinwar's death came at the end of months of searching by Israel
The operation which finally killed Yahya Sinwar was not a planned and targeted strike, Israeli officials said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Billionaire Cuban stumps for Harris as Musk hits trail for Trump
Mark Cuban calls Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on 60 pct of Chinese goods a "crazy notion" that will ultimately hurt consumers.
Fri Oct 18 2024
World sees first increase in extreme poverty in 20 years: UN report
The report highlights urgent need to reform international development finance to better support country-level responses to global crises.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Analysis - After Sinwar death, Biden faces big obstacles to Gaza peace
With the Nov. 5 election nearing, Joe Biden may struggle to get Benjamin Netanyahu to fully heed his calls as his presidency winds down.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Hezbollah says it will escalate war with Israel after Hamas leader killed
Yahya Sinwar was killed during an operation by Israeli soldiers in the Palestinian enclave on Wednesday.
Fri Oct 18 2024
[COLUMNIST] The need for stronger proactive measures to prevent radicalisation in Malaysia
The government should use AI for monitoring, standardize IRE curriculum, and improve rehabilitation to combat cyberterrorism.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Prada and Axiom Space aim for the moon with new astronaut suit
The spacesuits were made to withstand extreme temperatures and endure the coldest temperatures for at least two hours.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Subsidised Malaysian petrol still widely sold in Thailand
At least eight locations from the border town of Danok to Sadao were found selling fuel on both sides of the road.
Thu Oct 17 2024
A total of 3,847 children reported missing from 2020 to September this year, 96 per cent found
On average, there are 770 cases per year, or about two cases per day, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Thu Oct 17 2024
No solid evidence linking government officials, political leaders to GISB - Home Ministry
The Home Ministry said it does not currently plan to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry on the matter.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Google tools to combat mobile phone theft start rolling out to users
Theft Detection Lock uses AI and sensors to identify when a thief has grabbed and fled with a user's phone and locks the screen.
Wed Oct 16 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
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