Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill wins final approval in House
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement that passage of the legislation was a pivotal day for the U.S. economy and would speed its recovery.
Thu Mar 11 2021
US Senate confirms Yellen as first female Treasury secretary
Her immediate job in the first weeks of the new administration will be to help win Congress approval of $1.9 trillion rescue package.
Tue Jan 26 2021
CBT trial of Najib-Irwan Serigar in Sept 2021, prosecution to call 50 witnesses
The trial of Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and former Treasury secretary-general, Tan Sri Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah will be starting in September 2021.
Fri Oct 09 2020
Trump calls Democratic demands 'ridiculous' as blame traded over virus aid stalemate
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, disputed a statement from the two top Democrats in Congress that Republicans had sought more talks, refused to any movement on their initial $1 trillion offer.
Thu Aug 13 2020
Malaysia on track to achieve 3 pct fiscal deficit target - Irwan Serigar
Malaysia is on track to achieve its projected fiscal deficit of 3.0 per cent this year, said Treasury Secretary-General, Tan Sri Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah.
Mon Jul 10 2017
Trump tax cut to be biggest of all time, Treasury chief says
The White House's proposal to overhaul the tax code would lead to the biggest tax cut in American history, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.
Wed Apr 26 2017
Malaysia Digital Hub to be launched in March
The Malaysia Digital Hub, catering to the start-up community, will be launched in March, says Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah.
Wed Jan 18 2017
PM Najib, 1MDB not to blame for ringgit depreciation
Treasury secretary-general, Tan Sri Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullahs today denied allegation that the declining Ringgit was due to 1Malaysia Development Berhad and Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Thu Jan 05 2017
Trump picks loyalists for economic posts, Obamacare critic for cabinet
Trump, a Republican, is expected to name Steven Mnuchin, a former Goldman Sachs partner and Hollywood financier, as his nominee for Treasury secretary, a source said.
Wed Nov 30 2016
BI1M programme to take on much bigger scale
Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah said the free English lessons had received overwhelming participation, while the participants showed marked improvement.
Fri Jul 29 2016
1MDB's new board to meet on Thursday
Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah chairs the three-member board.
Tue Jun 14 2016
PM to present recalibrated Budget 2016 on Jan 28 - Irwan Serigar
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who is also finance minister, will present the recalibrated Budget 2016 on Jan 28, Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah said.
Wed Jan 13 2016
1MDB: Treasury sec-gen to give full cooperation to PAC
Treasury secretary-general Tan Sri Dr Irwan Serigar Abdullah is committed to extend full cooperation to the PAC, with regard to the 1MDB.
Wed May 13 2015
Congress 'playing with fire' on debt ceiling: Lew
Speaker John Boehner said the Republican-controlled House would not raise the US debt ceiling without concessions from the White House.
Sun Oct 06 2013
US markets pause after record-smashing run
US markets took a needed pause Friday after a relentless 10-day run, marked by the Dow setting new records for eight straight sessions.
Fri Mar 15 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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