Consider This: MyOBI 2024 - How State Budgets Measure Up
Are you aware of how your state's budget is being managed? As a citizen, you have the right to be informed about how your money is spent, and to demand stronger oversight by independent institutions. The Malaysian Open Budget Index, MyOBI, which is an initiative driven by the think tank IDEAS Malaysia, aims to shine a light on how transparent and accountable our state governments are with their budget processes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Alissa Rode, Senior Manager of Research at IDEAS Malaysia and lead researcher for Malaysia in the Open Budget Survey, and Michelle Ng, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Subang Jaya and member of the Selangor State Public Accounts Committee.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Consider This: Care Economy — The Business of Care
Malaysia’s Care Economy is an investment white space: An investment area that serves a strong development need but has yet to benefit from a robust policy framework and political momentum. What would it take to create a robust care infrastructure in Malaysia? And how might increased investments into this sector transform care services? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Anfaal Saari, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly who holds the portfolio of Women and Family Empowerment, Social Welfare & the Care Economy, and Dr Haniza Khalid, currently Senior Research Associate at Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre. She recently authored a report on enabling investments into the Malaysian Care Economy, commissioned by UNDP Malaysia.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Air Selangor to start repaying RM248.7 Mln State Govt loan in 2031 - MB
The Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting was told today that Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Selangor Air) is scheduled to begin repaying a loan of RM248.7 million to the state government
Thu Feb 29 2024
Two-and-a-half month bonus for Selangor civil servants
The Special Financial Assistance is paid to all employees of Selangor state administration, including federally-funded govt service members.
Fri Nov 10 2023
State election: 138 candidates expected to contest for 56 seats in Selangor
With the announcement by the political parties concerned, the Selangor state election may witness a three-cornered fight for 19 seats.
Fri Jul 28 2023
[COLUMNIST] Battle royale in Malaysia's economic powerhouse
What's clear is that the Selangor state election boils down to winning the hearts and minds of the Malay voters.
Fri Jul 28 2023
Selangor state election: Seat allocation between PH, BN to be completed after Aidiladha
Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said there were still one or two seats left that had not been decided.
Mon Jun 26 2023
Sultan of Selangor consents to dissolution of State Assembly on Friday
The Selangor State Assembly will be dissolved just two days before the expiry of its term on June 25.
Mon Jun 19 2023
Land clearing for ECRL does not involve de-gazettement of forest reserves - MRL
MRL has obtained the permit so that its contractors could enter the forest reserve to carry out licensed activities related to the ECRL.
Mon Feb 06 2023
No dissolution of S'gor State Assembly before Aidilfitri - MB
The Selangor State Legislative Assembly will not be dissolved before the Aidilfitri celebrations, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
Fri Jan 27 2023
Court allows MAIS, Selangor govt's appeals to reinstate woman's conversion to Islam
MAIS and the Selangor state government have succeeded in their appeals to reinstate a 37-year-old woman's conversion to Islam.
Fri Jan 13 2023
PH-BN Selangor state election cooperation to be decided by month end - MB
The form of cooperation between PH and BN for the Selangor state election is expected to be decided by the end of this month at the latest, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
Wed Jan 11 2023
Selangor Speaker rebukes assemblymen for arriving late
Selangor State Assembly Speaker Ng Suee Lim reprimanded and expressed dismay at members who arrive late, especially in the morning session.
Tue Dec 06 2022
PH ready for talks with BN on possible S'gor polls cooperation - Amirudin
PH is ready to hold talks with BN on the possibility of working together in the Selangor state election next year, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Selangor govt tables RM2.45 billion budget for 2023
Amirudin said the state government has estimated a revenue collection of RM2 billion next year.
Fri Nov 25 2022