![Unity government never withhold allocation for states, including Terengganu - PM Unity government never withhold allocation for states, including Terengganu - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710994922_TBdsaijpg.jpg)
Unity government never "withhold" allocation for states, including Terengganu - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the development allocation for Terengganu increased to RM1.59 bln this year compared to RM1.55 bln in 2023.
Thu Mar 21 2024
![SARA initiative: Alleviating financial strain for those in need SARA initiative: Alleviating financial strain for those in need](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708662729_TBSumbanganAsasR.jpg)
SARA initiative: Alleviating financial strain for those in need
The SARA aid to households has been increased to RM1,200 from RM600 in 2023, while the rate for single individuals remains at RM600.
Fri Feb 23 2024
![Spike in dengue cases, no death reported Spike in dengue cases, no death reported](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51685174707_wabakdenggisandak.jpg)
Spike in dengue cases, no death reported
The number of dengue fever cases has increased to 3,971 in the 3rd Epidemiological Week 2024, from Jan 14 to 20.
Mon Jan 29 2024
![Flood: More people evacuated in Perak and Selangor Flood: More people evacuated in Perak and Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51699235839_banjir.jpg)
Flood: More people evacuated in Perak and Selangor
In Perak, the number of victims increased to 299 people, involving 87 families.
Tue Nov 07 2023
![SST increased to 8 pct, capital tax at 10 pct and luxury goods introduced SST increased to 8 pct, capital tax at 10 pct and luxury goods introduced](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697188298_TBAnwarIbrahimPar.jpg)
SST increased to 8 pct, capital tax at 10 pct and luxury goods introduced
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said tax collected by the govt is one of the lowest in ASEAN at 11.8 pct of GDP compared to Singapore and Thailand.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![Floods: Number of evacuees increases in Perlis, Kedah, unchanged in Sabah Floods: Number of evacuees increases in Perlis, Kedah, unchanged in Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695782650_banjir.jpg)
Floods: Number of evacuees increases in Perlis, Kedah, unchanged in Sabah
In Kedah, the number of evacuees increased to 268 people from 81 families this morning compared with 177 people from 41 families last night.
Wed Sep 27 2023
![High economic growth must be maintained to address skills gap - Rafizi High economic growth must be maintained to address skills gap - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71685430480_RafiziRamlis.jpg)
High economic growth must be maintained to address skills gap - Rafizi
Retraining and workforce development must also be increased to a scale never seen before, Rafizi Ramli said.
Wed Jun 07 2023
![Over 47,000 flood evacuees still housed at PPS in three states Over 47,000 flood evacuees still housed at PPS in three states](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71678245049_banjirjohor.jpg)
Over 47,000 flood evacuees still housed at PPS in three states
In Johor, the number of evacuees increased to 45,048 people this morning in some districts.
Thu Mar 09 2023
![Headline inflation rises to 3.3 pct in 2022, expected to moderate but remain elevated in 2023 - BNM Headline inflation rises to 3.3 pct in 2022, expected to moderate but remain elevated in 2023 - BNM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61651223420_bajet.jpg)
Headline inflation rises to 3.3 pct in 2022, expected to moderate but remain elevated in 2023 - BNM
Malaysia's headline inflation increased to 3.3 pct in 2022 compared with 2.5 per cent in 2021, while core inflation averaged higher at 3 pct, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.
Fri Feb 10 2023
![Tragic accident in Genting Highlands claims seventh victim Tragic accident in Genting Highlands claims seventh victim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675901767_kemalanganmautgen.jpg)
Tragic accident in Genting Highlands claims seventh victim
The death toll in the tragic Genting Highlands accident increased to seven when another victim succumbed to the injuries at HKL.
Wed Feb 08 2023
![Over 70,000 flood victims taking shelter at relief centres in five states Over 70,000 flood victims taking shelter at relief centres in five states](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671551479_TBBANJIR.jpg)
Over 70,000 flood victims taking shelter at relief centres in five states
The total number of flood evacuees in five states increased to 71,208 people tonight, with Terengganu and Kelantan still the hardest hit.
Tue Dec 20 2022
![Batang Kali landslide: SAR sweeper team members increased to 28 personnel Batang Kali landslide: SAR sweeper team members increased to 28 personnel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671517409_Tenterabatangkali.jpg)
Batang Kali landslide: SAR sweeper team members increased to 28 personnel
The team will comb through the ground zero area up to the nearby river, Sungai Kedondong which is a three to four-kilometre distance.
Tue Dec 20 2022
![Landslide: Death toll rises to 11 while 23 still missing - Saifuddin Nasution Landslide: Death toll rises to 11 while 23 still missing - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671170633_AcrylSani.jpg)
Landslide: Death toll rises to 11 while 23 still missing - Saifuddin Nasution
The death toll due to the landslide at a campsite near Batang Kali early this morning has now increased to 11 with 23 other victims still missing.
Fri Dec 16 2022
![Number of flood evacuees in Perak and Johor remains, increase in Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu Number of flood evacuees in Perak and Johor remains, increase in Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670816003_banjir.jpg)
Number of flood evacuees in Perak and Johor remains, increase in Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu
In Terengganu, the number of flood victims increased to 659 people, involving 168 families.
Mon Dec 12 2022
![Banks revising reference rates following OPR hike Banks revising reference rates following OPR hike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631240869_bajet.jpg)
Banks revising reference rates following OPR hike
Banks are revising their reference rates following Bank Negara's OPR increased to 2.75 pct from 2.50 pct announced today.
Thu Nov 03 2022