National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct
The National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct when deliberating issues of national interest, an expert suggests
Fri Jun 28 2024
Zahid's DNAA proves AG's independence critical, urgent commitment from government needed - IDEAS
Transparency is absolutely essential to avoid further speculation, says Dr Tricia Yeoh, CEO of IDEAS.
Tue Sep 05 2023
IDEAS: Let's bridge divides and get back to the business of governing
There is now greater electoral contestation in Malaysian politics, which is positive in a healthy democracy.
Wed Aug 16 2023
Reaction to Anwar Ibrahim's appointment as Malaysian prime minister
Anwar will have to address soaring inflation and slowing growth, while calming ethnic tension that has flared since a Saturday election.
Thu Nov 24 2022
IDEAS and CME: Where did the policy debate go?
IDEAS and CME express concerns over the limited debate surrounding issues of political economy and the long-term consequences of implemented policies.
Wed Apr 27 2022
IDEAS concerned about Malaysia falling five spots in Corruption Perception Index 2021
The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) is concerned about Malaysia's five-spots drop in Transparency Internationals most recent Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2021.
Thu Jan 27 2022
IDEAS: New government must resolve pandemic and economic crises
IDEAS is urging the new government to work immediately to resolve the twin pandemic and economic crises that the nation is currently facing.
Sat Aug 21 2021
Targeted approaches work better at this stage - IDEAS
Yeoh says the MCO 3.0 which is unavoidable, will have detrimental effects on the current struggling economy.
Tue May 25 2021
Muhyiddin gains political lifeline with budget approval but what's next?
We ask political analysts if the budget is a true yardstick of confidence towards Muhyiddin's leadership and what are the hurdles ahead for him in 2021.
Thu Dec 17 2020
Should GST make swift return?
One of the ways the Government could increase its coffers is by reintroducing the much-debated Goods and Services Tax (GST), albeit at a lower rate.
Wed Mar 11 2020
Budget 2014: Getting more for Malaysia's education system
What are the most important things needed in next months Budget 2014 to boost the nations education and consequently its human capital?
Tue Sep 24 2013
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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024