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
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
North Korea calls South Korea 'hostile state' indicating constitution change
North Korea confirms it's national assembly amended the constitution in line with their leader's vow to drop unification as a national goal.
Thu Oct 17 2024
GISB: Individuals observed 'monitoring' shelters for rescued children - Nancy
Nancy Shukri says the ministry is uncertain whether these individuals are the children's parents or unrelated parties.
Wed Oct 16 2024
MPOC expects CPO prices to stay above RM4,000 in October amid market fluctuations
MPOC attributed the elevated prices to market uncertainties and a significant year-over-year decline in Malaysia's palm oil inventories.
Wed Oct 16 2024
US says it opposes scope of Israeli air strikes in Beirut
Israeli military evacuation orders were also affecting more than a quarter of Lebanon, according to the UN refugee agency.
Wed Oct 16 2024
N. Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean roads - S. Korea's JCS
North Korea destroyed parts of its roads connected to South Korea, following its vow to sever roads and links seen as signs of cooperation.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Israeli minister denounces UN peacekeepers as fighting rages
Israel pushes its forces through the area in an attempt to wipe out Iran-backed Hezbollah and its military infrastructure.
Mon Oct 14 2024
UN says Israeli tanks burst into peacekeeper base, Israel gives different account
The Israeli military said fighters of the Iran-backed group Hezbollah had fired anti-tank missiles at Israeli troops, wounding 25 of them.
Mon Oct 14 2024
UN inquiry accuses Israel of seeking to destroy Gaza healthcare system
UN accuses Israel of "relentless and deliberate attacks on medical personnel and facilities" in the war.
Sat Oct 12 2024
Countless numbers could die in Sudan without immediate action, UN official says
Nearly 18 months have created a major internal displacement crisis, leaving over 25 million people in desperate need of food and healthcare.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Israel carries out new strikes in Gaza, UN chief says many trapped in north
The Israeli military says the raid is intended to stop Hamas fighters staging further attacks from Jabalia and to prevent them regrouping.
Wed Oct 09 2024
North Korea's Kim Jong Un wants to speed up becoming a nuclear superpower
North Korea is also working on a submarine drone that could be developed to carry nuclear weapons, possibly with the help of Russia.
Tue Oct 08 2024
OPR likely to be unchanged; Ringgit forecast at 4.25 vs USD year-end - Kenanga
Fiscal policy shifts and external risks, such as geopolitical tensions, could still influence the central bank's stance, says Kenanga.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Marking Oct. 7, Israel vows to fight for hostages, assails UN
The resolutions that the UN did pass were about the situation in Gaza, says Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mln 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
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
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on Budget 2025 optimism
The benchmark index, which opened 1.85 points higher at 1,643.29, moved between 1,641.71 and 1,649.31 throughout the trading session.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Five important aspects relating to people’s lives in Budget 2025 - PM
The focus is on driving the MADANI Economy, speeding reforms, cutting red tape, raising wages, and tackling the cost of living.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Govt plans to leverage, expand existing city transit system
The expansion aims to provide a more efficient and reliable public transportation network, reduce congestion, and improve accessibility.
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
Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress
Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
National Wages Consultative Council will be strengthened
The govt will also incentivise hiring women returning from career breaks, offer job matching and improve care services facilities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Ensuring 11 years of compulsory education for all children
Budget 2025 will continue prioritising upskilling and retraining initiatives to equip workers with the latest skill sets necessary.
Fri Oct 18 2024