![ANALYSIS - Apple has big AI ambitions - at a lower cost than its rivals ANALYSIS - Apple has big AI ambitions - at a lower cost than its rivals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714979477_TimCookjpg.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Apple has big AI ambitions - at a lower cost than its rivals
Apple thinks different. Its capital expenditure for all of 2023 was just over $10 billion.
Sat May 11 2024
![MACC says a former PM will be called in soon to facilitate investigations MACC says a former PM will be called in soon to facilitate investigations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51699348316_AzamBaki.jpg)
MACC says a former PM will be called in soon to facilitate investigations
The former leader will be called to facilitate an investigation into a RM700 mln govt expenditure for promotion and publicity purposes.
Mon Jan 08 2024
![Ukraine received $1.34 bln under World Bank project - Finance Ministry Ukraine received $1.34 bln under World Bank project - Finance Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703499520_Ukraine.jpg)
Ukraine received $1.34 bln under World Bank project - Finance Ministry
The ministry said the funds would be used to partially compensate for non-security and defence-related expenditures.
Mon Dec 25 2023
![Nearly RM10 bln spent to treat non-communicable diseases - Dr Zaliha Nearly RM10 bln spent to treat non-communicable diseases - Dr Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700376526_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Nearly RM10 bln spent to treat non-communicable diseases - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the amount was an estimate based on the expenditure in 2017 and the report was published last year.
Thu Nov 23 2023
![Govt to announce details on investments for NIMP 2030 in Budget 2024 - Tengku Zafrul Govt to announce details on investments for NIMP 2030 in Budget 2024 - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61693543626_NIMP.jpg)
Govt to announce details on investments for NIMP 2030 in Budget 2024 - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said almost 10 per cent of the allocation was from the government's development expenditure.
Fri Sep 01 2023
![Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections to cost RM6 million - EC Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections to cost RM6 million - EC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689653892_TanSriAbdulGhani.jpg)
Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections to cost RM6 million - EC
Expenditure for the Pulai parliamentary by-election is estimated at RM4.5 million while for the Simpang Jeram by-election at RM1.5 million.
Thu Aug 03 2023
![Govt likely to cut RON95, diesel prices to soften living cost pressure Govt likely to cut RON95, diesel prices to soften living cost pressure](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61686800307_RON.jpg)
Govt likely to cut RON95, diesel prices to soften living cost pressure
This also means that the govt would have an additional RM4.31 billion in fiscal expenditure, which can be utilised for other objectives.
Tue Jul 25 2023
![[COLUMNIST] For a more realistic budget and expenditure guide, please [COLUMNIST] For a more realistic budget and expenditure guide, please](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624746038_WangRinggit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] For a more realistic budget and expenditure guide, please
The expenditure guide must be more realistic in order to highlight the situation regarding personal finances of households and individuals.
Wed Jul 12 2023
![Govt to solve water woes in Kelantan, Sabah despite huge expenditure - PM Govt to solve water woes in Kelantan, Sabah despite huge expenditure - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684121059_KonvensyenNasional.jpg)
Govt to solve water woes in Kelantan, Sabah despite huge expenditure - PM
Anwar said he had negotiated the matter with Sabah CM Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and Kelantan MB Datuk Ahmad Yakob that the federal government has to take over the responsibility of solving the problems.
Mon May 15 2023
![OPR hike encourages govt to manage spending more prudently OPR hike encourages govt to manage spending more prudently](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61683535925_RafiziRamli.jpg)
OPR hike encourages govt to manage spending more prudently
Bank Negara Malaysia's decision to raise the OPR will encourage the government to manage the national expenditure prudently, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
Mon May 08 2023
![Fiscal Responsibility Act to include caps on govt debt levels - Ahmad Maslan Fiscal Responsibility Act to include caps on govt debt levels - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676956845_TimbalanMenteriKe.jpg)
Fiscal Responsibility Act to include caps on govt debt levels - Ahmad Maslan
Any govt operating expenditure must be based on govt revenue but govt's flexibility to borrow should be allowed for development expenditure.
Wed Feb 22 2023
![Govt to focus on alleviating global economic slowdown's impact on Malaysia Govt to focus on alleviating global economic slowdown's impact on Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41676355969_RafiziRamli.jpg)
Govt to focus on alleviating global economic slowdown's impact on Malaysia
The government will strengthen the country's fiscal position by increasing revenue and expenditure rationalisation, as well as introducing more targeted subsidies.
Tue Feb 14 2023
![PM Anwar: No plans to reinstate GST, introduce any broad-based consumption tax PM Anwar: No plans to reinstate GST, introduce any broad-based consumption tax](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676341773_PerdanaMenteriyang.jpg)
PM Anwar: No plans to reinstate GST, introduce any broad-based consumption tax
Anwar said other measures will be taken to reduce expenditures and settle the government's liabilities and debt worth RM1.5 trillion.
Tue Feb 14 2023
![Menu Rahmah initiative incurs no cost to govt - Salahuddin Menu Rahmah initiative incurs no cost to govt - Salahuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81675892650_TBSALAHUDDINAYUB.jpg)
Menu Rahmah initiative incurs no cost to govt - Salahuddin
The Menu Rahmah initiative, which offers a meal at RM5 and below since the end of last month, incurs neither any expenditure nor allocation from the government.
Wed Feb 08 2023
![MA63: Unity Govt delivers large part of agreement's content - PM Anwar MA63: Unity Govt delivers large part of agreement's content - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674372074_AnwarIbrahimWanA.jpg)
MA63: Unity Govt delivers large part of agreement's content - PM Anwar
Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said that annual expenditure distribution and the appointment of Sabah and Sarawak representatives in the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) are among the main issues
Sun Jan 22 2023