KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 1): The Barisan Nasional (BN) Opposition coalition has presented its economic framework for the upcoming Budget 2019 today with an expected Government revenue of RM247.18 billion, proposing to reintroduce a 3% Goods and Services Tax (GST) and a slew of proposals for new sources ...

BN presents its Alternative Budget 2019

PETALING JAYA: Budget 2019 will continue to be geared towards affordable housing policies.

“It is likely to be rakyat-centric with emphasis on increasing homeownership especially among the B40 group, to help them own homes,” said Kenanga Head of Equity Research Sarah Lim.

“I a...

Expect measures to raise homeownership and tackle overhang in Budget 2019, say analysts

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 24): AmBank Group Research said Budget 2019 is unlikely to contain short-term populist measures such as providing subsidies, grants and easy government-led financing, but should provide strong and clear policies that will help the economy ride out the current challenging time in...

Expect strong and clear policies from Budget 2019, says AmBank Research

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 3): The new Pakatan Harapan government's inaugural budget to be tabled on Nov 2 is expected to stay the course of fiscal and debt consolidation.

In a Budget 2019 Preview today, UOB Global Economics & Markets Research senior economist Julia Goh said the size of the ...

Budget 2019 to stay course of fiscal and debt consolidation, says UOB Research

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah will undertake a state visit to Singapore on May 6 and 7, 2024 at the invitation of the republic's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

King, Queen to make first overseas state visit to Singapore 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet decided on Sunday to shut down Al Jazeera's operations in Israel for as long as the war in Gaza continues, on the grounds the Qatari television network threatens national security.

Israeli cabinet votes to shut down Al Jazeera's local operations

Sarawak will consult with Attorney General Datuk Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh to determine the most appropriate term to replace the word "state" in Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, based on the Federal Constitution.

Abang Johari: Sarawak to consult AG on appropriate term to replace ‘state’

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged all implementing agencies, particularly ministries, to prioritise the training of young people on artificial intelligence (AI) so that the country does not fall behind in this field.

PM wants AI, TVET-related training ramped up for country’s youth

The Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) is currently formulating a strategy to enhance use of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), for stricter border control measures.

Home Ministry looking to employ AI tech to tighten border control, says Saifuddin

The Perak government has agreed to supply water to Penang through the Kerian Integrated Green Industrial Park to Seberang Perai.

Perak has agreed to supply water to Penang, says Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described foreign media reports regarding fuel subsidy cuts as unethical, and said that no final decision had been made at the Cabinet level regarding the issue.

Anwar lambasts foreign media over reports on fuel subsidy cut

The UK’s Labour Party is set to impose value-added tax (VAT) on boarding fees as well as private education in the country if it wins the next election, Financial Times (FT) reported, citing party insiders.

UK’s Labour to impose VAT on boarding fees, private education — FT

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor apologised to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Cabinet ministers who attended the state-level Madani Aidilfitri celebration on Saturday night.

Kedah MB apologises to Anwar, Cabinet over ‘inappropriate remarks’

The federal government has agreed in principle to proposals to convert agricultural land within the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada) area for industrial and commercial development.

Anwar says nod given to conversion of Mada land for industrial, commercial development 