[COLUMNIST] 2022: Malaysia's digitalisation journey continues
2022 has been a remarkable year for Malaysia. After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, high vaccination rates allowed for the reopening of our economy and precipitated a surge of growth.
Sat Dec 31 2022
'Tough times': Warnings sound over China's rapid 'zero-COVID' exit
China may now pay the price for shielding a population that lacks "herd immunity" and has low vaccination rates among the elderly.
Wed Dec 14 2022
Deadly childhood diseases rise in Ethiopia's Tigray as war hampers vaccinations
Deadly diseases such as measles, tetanus and whooping cough are on the rise in Ethiopia's Tigray region after vaccination rates plunged.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Moody's: Malaysia to record 6.0 pct economic growth in 2022
Malaysia's economy is likely to grow 6.0 per cent this year, driven by the reopening of international borders, high vaccination rates, and as the country enters the transition to the endemic phase.
Wed Apr 06 2022
WHO says global rise in COVID cases is 'tip of the iceberg'
Low vaccination rates in some countries, driven partly by a "huge amount of misinformation" also explained the rise, WHO officials said.
Thu Mar 17 2022
Indonesia to gradually reopen regions with high vaccination rates, president says
Indonesia will gradually reopen parts of the country where COVID-19 vaccination rates are above 70%.
Mon Oct 25 2021
New Zealand says it may not get to zero COVID-19 cases again
Bloomfield said the aim now was to try and get on top of the outbreak while also ramping up vaccination rates.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Malaysia's central bank seen holding key rate as vaccine rollout fuels recovery hopes - Reuters poll
Analysts said rising vaccination rates and continued strong external demand should support the economic recovery.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Vaccination rates surge in Sydney's hard-hit suburbs as cases dip
Officials have promised residents in Sydney, more freedom once vaccinations reach 80 pct, as a lockdown now into its eleventh week.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Boost vaccination rates in laggard states, address challenges toward "herd immunity"
Percentage of protected population takes priority but the expected impact could be threatened by immunological uncertainties.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Ensure vaccination rates of six states reach 50 per cent before end of September - PM
The MOH and MOSTI have been given until the end of September to ensure that the vaccination rates of the adult population of six states reach 50 per cent.
Sun Aug 29 2021
Delta outbreak exposes New Zealand's low vaccination rates
Eleven new cases were reported on Thursday, taking the total to 21 in the latest outbreak that ended the country's six-month, virus-free run.
Thu Aug 19 2021
FMM calls for opening of the economy based on the level of vaccination in companies
The FMM calls on the government to open up all economic sectors immediately based on company level vaccination rates with continued strict adherence to SOPs.
Tue Aug 10 2021
Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 million as Delta variant spreads
The more-infectious Delta variant threatens areas with low vaccination rates and strains healthcare systems.
Thu Aug 05 2021
Malaysia now has one of the world's fastest vaccination rates
Malaysia now boasts one of the fastest vaccination rates in the world, doling out more than 400,000 doses a day, out-performed in the past week only by Canada among countries of a similar size.
Thu Jul 15 2021
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