Israel-Hezbollah conflict cost Lebanon $8.5 billion, World Bank says
Direct physical damage in Lebanon amounts to at least $3.4 billion, the Damage and Loss Assessment conducted by the World Bank said.
Fri Nov 15 2024
IMF chief says world economy at risk of low-growth malaise, rising dissatisfaction
The IMF releases new economic forecasts showing that global GDP growth will decline slightly by 20.9 to 3.1 pct from 3.2 pct this year.
Fri Oct 25 2024
DAT will accelerate Malaysia's high-income nation target - World Bank
World Bank has prepared a report on the integration and adoption of digital technology into agriculture, says Dr Zafer Mustafaoglu.
Mon Oct 14 2024
AWANI Tonight: World Bank upgrades M'sia GDP forecast to 4.9%
The World Bank has upgraded Malaysia’s economic growth forecast to 4.9% in 2024, an increase from its initial 4.3% prediction set in April.
Tue Oct 08 2024
AWANI Tonight: 8 Oct 2024
#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh
1. World Bank upgrades M'sia GDP forecast to 4.9%
2. GISB: Selangor forms task force for victim rehabilitation
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. World Bank upgrades M'sia GDP forecast to 4.9%
2. GISB: Selangor forms task force for victim rehabilitation
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Oct 08 2024
World Bank upgrades Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast to 4.9 pct in 2024
Apurva Sanghi says both domestic and external factors back the upgraded growth forecast as the global economy is doing much better.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Malaysia's official reserve assets at US$116.77bil as at end-August 2024 - BNM
According to Bank Negara Malaysia, projected foreign currency inflows amount to US$2.58 billion in the next 12 months.
Mon Sep 30 2024
MOH launches National Health Demand and Supply study
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has launched phase one of the National Health Demand and Supply in collaboration with the World Bank Group.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Think City and World Bank Release Joint Policy Paper - Rethinking Malaysian cities for sustainable development
This collaborative effort aims at advocating for a spatial approach to inclusive and sustainable economic growth via Malaysian cities.
Tue Jun 18 2024
World Bank says 1.8 mil additional Ukrainians in poverty as Russia's war drags on
The situation would be much worse if Ukraine had not received substantial foreign budget support to pay old-age pensions and salaries.
Fri May 31 2024
DPM Fadillah discusses sustainable water management with World Bank, UNECE in Bali
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof the meeting aims establish agreements for further discussions to explore forms of cooperation.
Tue May 21 2024
Vietnam forfeits billions of dollars in foreign aid amid anti-graft freeze, document says
The anti-graft drive has created a sort of paralysis, in which bureaucrats are slow to approve or advance initiatives.
Fri May 17 2024
[LETTER TO EDITOR] Reform the education sector or it will continue to lag behind in crucial aspects
Immediate reforms in the education sector need to be addressed seriously or Malaysia continues to lag far behind in crucial aspects.
Mon May 13 2024
[COLUMNIST] Reviving our hope in Malaysia’s talent development
Malaysia should adopt these values to cultivate a robust educational ecosystem that not only nurture cognitive aptitude but also the emotional intelligence of its children and youths.
Fri May 10 2024
[COLUMNIST] Primary school education: Teach them how to walk before running
Quality teachers and quality teaching should be the cornerstone of education reform, says EMIR Research.
Tue May 07 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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024