![Recent RM30m allocation to upgrade tahfiz schools, not pay salaries - Zahid Recent RM30m allocation to upgrade tahfiz schools, not pay salaries - Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/81507527151_TBZahid.jpg)
Recent RM30m allocation to upgrade tahfiz schools, not pay salaries - Zahid
He said 80 per cent of the RM30-million allocation for the coordination of Tahfiz education announced in Budget 2017 had been used to pay the salaries of the staff at the Tahfiz schools.
Mon Oct 09 2017
![TN50: Malaysia has performed tremendously under Vision 2020 - Anifah TN50: Malaysia has performed tremendously under Vision 2020 - Anifah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/71506267321_DSAnifahAman.jpg)
TN50: Malaysia has performed tremendously under Vision 2020 - Anifah
Malaysia has performed tremendously in what it was set out to accomplish under former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's Vision 2020, says Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman.
Wed Sep 27 2017
![Malaysians must come together as a united rakyat - MCA President Malaysians must come together as a united rakyat - MCA President](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71478964039_950x600.jpg)
Malaysians must come together as a united rakyat - MCA President
Malaysia's multiculturalism is one of the nation's greatest strengths, hence MCA's unwavering commitment to protecting its fabric of social harmony.
Wed Jan 25 2017
![Johor Budget 2017 is a surplus budget, not deficit as alleged - Khaled Johor Budget 2017 is a surplus budget, not deficit as alleged - Khaled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/71441016830_KhaledNordin.jpg)
Johor Budget 2017 is a surplus budget, not deficit as alleged - Khaled
"The Pengkalan Rinting state assemblyman can easily verify whether the budget is a deficit or surplus by studying the Auditor-General's Report by making a comparison. There is a clear difference."
Sun Nov 27 2016
![Govt to build more 1Malaysia people-friendly homes next year - Najib Govt to build more 1Malaysia people-friendly homes next year - Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/61480077287_NajibTunAbdulRaza.jpg)
Govt to build more 1Malaysia people-friendly homes next year - Najib
Najib said that in Budget 2017 he had announced that the government would build 5,000 RMR1M units next year.
Fri Nov 25 2016
![Dewan Rakyat adjourns after 25-day meeting Dewan Rakyat adjourns after 25-day meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/51449481169_Parlimen.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat adjourns after 25-day meeting
Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Seri Ismail Mohamed Said adjourned the meeting which began on Oct 17 that saw Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak tabling Budget 2017.
Thu Nov 24 2016
![Kedah hopes Kulim Airport will be built - Ahmad Bashah Kedah hopes Kulim Airport will be built - Ahmad Bashah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/81459958123_950x600.jpg)
Kedah hopes Kulim Airport will be built - Ahmad Bashah
The Kedah state government hopes the proposed Kulim International Airport (KXP) will be build although it was not announced in Budget 2017.
Thu Nov 10 2016
![Hedge ringgit above 4.2 against US dollar, exporters urged Hedge ringgit above 4.2 against US dollar, exporters urged](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/71443156503_RinggitMalaysia.jpg)
Hedge ringgit above 4.2 against US dollar, exporters urged
Malaysian exporters should sell the US dollar proceeds forward as the local note might strengthen to 3.80 per US dollar in 2017.
Tue Nov 08 2016
![Stop toll increase decision made because of budget allocation, not public pressure - Fadillah Stop toll increase decision made because of budget allocation, not public pressure - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71452590624_FadillahYusof.jpg)
Stop toll increase decision made because of budget allocation, not public pressure - Fadillah
Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Budget 2017 announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak had allocated a certain amount for toll charges subsidy.
Sat Nov 05 2016
![Zilzar: Budget allocation for e-commerce timely Zilzar: Budget allocation for e-commerce timely](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/81477816563_Zilzar.jpg)
Zilzar: Budget allocation for e-commerce timely
The timing of budget allocation towards Malaysia's e-commerce ecosystem has been deemed both right and ripe.
Sun Oct 30 2016
![Minister to meet public university vice-chancellors on reducing independence on govt Minister to meet public university vice-chancellors on reducing independence on govt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/61458228638_IdrisJusoh.jpg)
Minister to meet public university vice-chancellors on reducing independence on govt
Idris said the UAs must be creative in generating their own income to reduce their dependency on the government following the allocation cuts in Budget 2017.
Thu Oct 27 2016
![Malaysia budget signals stability despite low oil revenue - Fitch Malaysia budget signals stability despite low oil revenue - Fitch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/61453446018_OilGasJobless.jpg)
Malaysia budget signals stability despite low oil revenue - Fitch
Malaysia's 2017 federal budget points to further stability in public finances, despite another decline in revenue from the oil and gas sector.
Tue Oct 25 2016
![Malacca tables Budget 2017 of RM348.78 million Malacca tables Budget 2017 of RM348.78 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81462277663_IdrisHaron.jpg)
Malacca tables Budget 2017 of RM348.78 million
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron says the budget had increased compared to last year's.
Mon Oct 24 2016
![Dewan Rakyat Speaker had prior knowledge of Opposition walkout Dewan Rakyat Speaker had prior knowledge of Opposition walkout](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/51439009904_PANDIKARAMINMULIA.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat Speaker had prior knowledge of Opposition walkout
Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia says he knew of the Opposition's plot to stage a walkout during the tabling of the Budget 2017 last Friday.
Mon Oct 24 2016
![Developer urges Govt to extend PR1MA end-financing scheme to RumaWIP Developer urges Govt to extend PR1MA end-financing scheme to RumaWIP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41473852942_RumahMampuMilik.jpg)
Developer urges Govt to extend PR1MA end-financing scheme to RumaWIP
SkyWorld Development Sdn Bhd says this will tremendously help first-time house buyers in the city.
Mon Oct 24 2016