ANALYSIS - China's latest cry for more babies may fall on deaf ears
The marriage-themed festival comes at a time when China is looking to spur weddings and births to counter a shrinking population.
Sat Nov 09 2024
China looks to spur births, aid families in fight on shrinking population
The birth rate hit a record low last year in China, which has a population of 1.4 billion, as fellow Asian giant India outpaced it to become the world's most populous nation.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Athletes' Council to spur Para Athletes to greater heights
The establishment of the Athletes' Council by the Paralympic Council of Malaysia (PCM) has the potential to propel the development of the country's para athletes in the future.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Chandrayaan-3 lands on moon in historic moment for India
The successful landing marks its emergence as a space power as India looks to spur investment in private space launches.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Britain's Sunak reshuffles cabinet to better suit his priorities
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reshuffled his cabinet on Tuesday, breaking up two departments to better suit his pledge to spur the economy and turn around his party's fortunes before an election
Tue Feb 07 2023
RM10 bln loan funding to spur automation, digitalisation in SME sector - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said through Bank Negara Malaysia, the government will provide loans to support small and medium-sized companies.
Fri Oct 07 2022
New MRANTI Park Master Plan will assist Malaysia in facing IR4.0 - PM
The new MRANTI Park Master Plan will spur Malaysia's capability to face the IR 4.0, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Thu Oct 06 2022
KPKT mulls cross-ministry cooperation to improve homestay operation
KPKT is considering cooperating with MOTAC and state governments to spur homestay operators to return to active operation.
Sat Sep 17 2022
Malaysia, Thailand committed to deepen cooperation to spur economic recovery
Malaysia and Thailand are committed to strengthening their cooperation with regard to trade, investment and tourism to spur post-COVID-19 economic recovery in both countries.
Sun Apr 24 2022
[COLUMNIST] Youth empowerment through digital platforms
Digital platforms are a crucial medium to spur youth empowerment in Malaysia politically and economically.
Wed Apr 20 2022
MCMC creates MEDi to spur large-scale national digitalisation - Annuar
MCMC has created the Mercu Ekonomi Digital (MEDi) in an effort to encourage more entrepreneurs to venture into fields related to the digital economy on a large scale.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Over 12,000 jobs up for grabs at JaminKerja carnival on Saturday
Azirruan said the initiative was a financial incentive to spur employers to hire workers from among job seekers from Jan 1.
Fri Feb 18 2022
NAICO to spur aerospace industry ecosystem development - Azmin
NAICO Malaysia, an agency under MITI, will spur the development of the industry's ecosystem, and ensure cohesion and coordination of initiatives implemented under MAIB 2030 and 12MP.
Mon Jan 17 2022
Budget 2022 aims to spur prosperity of the Malaysian Family
The government today tabled Budget 2022 with the highest allocation ever of RM332.1 billion to implement various strategies and initiatives to prosper the people and stimulate the economy.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Malaysia preps post-pandemic budget with eye on possible polls next year
M'sia is expected to unveil an expansionary budget on Friday as it looks to spur post-pandemic recovery and set the stage for an election.
Tue Oct 26 2021
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024