![How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720070270_tbFinance.jpg)
How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action
Blended finance faces challenges due to intricate negotiations, high transaction costs, and diverse reporting requirements.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Malaysia to spearhead multi-country initiatives to raise SMEs productivity - MPC Malaysia to spearhead multi-country initiatives to raise SMEs productivity - MPC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41600246980_MPC.jpg)
Malaysia to spearhead multi-country initiatives to raise SMEs productivity - MPC
Malaysia is set to spearhead several multi-country initiatives, including workshops and conferences focused on regulatory reforms, productivity enhancement via artificial intelligence (AI), and modern
Wed May 29 2024
![BNM's initiatives help cushion pressure on the ringgit BNM's initiatives help cushion pressure on the ringgit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708244607_BankNegaraMalaysia.jpg)
BNM's initiatives help cushion pressure on the ringgit
The coordinated initiatives resulted in greater and more consistent flows into the foreign exchange market.
Fri May 17 2024
![Vietnam forfeits billions of dollars in foreign aid amid anti-graft freeze, document says Vietnam forfeits billions of dollars in foreign aid amid anti-graft freeze, document says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701762775_Vietnamflagbende.jpg)
Vietnam forfeits billions of dollars in foreign aid amid anti-graft freeze, document says
The anti-graft drive has created a sort of paralysis, in which bureaucrats are slow to approve or advance initiatives.
Fri May 17 2024
![MOE announces initiatives to enhance teacher capacity in digital technology MOE announces initiatives to enhance teacher capacity in digital technology](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715849673_TBFadhlina.jpg)
MOE announces initiatives to enhance teacher capacity in digital technology
MOE will collaborate with Apple Professional Learning Specialist Malaysia to train 100,000 teachers to be recognised as 'Apple Teachers'.
Thu May 16 2024
![Malaysia actively engage with ASEAN counterparts to fortify energy connectivity - DPM Fadillah Malaysia actively engage with ASEAN counterparts to fortify energy connectivity - DPM Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715572612_FadillahYusof.jpg)
Malaysia actively engage with ASEAN counterparts to fortify energy connectivity - DPM Fadillah
Fadillah Yusof said Malaysia is actively engaged with its ASEAN counterparts to propel regional initiatives such as the ASEAN Power Grid.
Mon May 13 2024
![Tengku Zafrul says his focus is on MITI, not FAM Tengku Zafrul says his focus is on MITI, not FAM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51714644379_TBZAFRUL.jpg)
Tengku Zafrul says his focus is on MITI, not FAM
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said at the moment his focus is to ensure all initiatives implemented by MITI are run smoothly.
Thu May 02 2024
![Issues raised by World Bank report already addressed by MOE - Fadhlina Issues raised by World Bank report already addressed by MOE - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51714636498_FadhlinaSidekjpg.jpg)
Issues raised by World Bank report already addressed by MOE - Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek said MOE is currently implementing various crucial initiatives for the reform of the national education system.
Thu May 02 2024
![PM to delve into various issues, initiatives, in special TV interview at 9pm PM to delve into various issues, initiatives, in special TV interview at 9pm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51714555898_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM to delve into various issues, initiatives, in special TV interview at 9pm
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will also explain the government's steps in addressing the cost of living, including various subsidies provided.
Wed May 01 2024
![MOE implements various initiatives for educational reform MOE implements various initiatives for educational reform](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713608544_kementerianpendidik.jpg)
MOE implements various initiatives for educational reform
MOE said preschool classes will be expanded to educational institutions to ensure student dropout issues can be tackled from early stage.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Several important announcements regarding 5G to come end of April or early May -Fahmi Several important announcements regarding 5G to come end of April or early May -Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713715123_TBFAHMIRAYA.jpg)
Several important announcements regarding 5G to come end of April or early May -Fahmi
Efforts and initiatives may need to be focused on the industrial sector as stipulated in the New Industrial Master Plan, said Fahmi Fadzil.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![Govt to develop specific indicators to measure food security level - DPM Fadillah Govt to develop specific indicators to measure food security level - DPM Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710161592_TBFADILLAHYUSOFTITAH.jpg)
Govt to develop specific indicators to measure food security level - DPM Fadillah
The government agreed to develop indicators to measure the country's food security level, among other initiatives.
Tue Apr 02 2024
![New tax incentive for Malaysia Digital status companies New tax incentive for Malaysia Digital status companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673870159_TBMahadhirAziz.jpg)
New tax incentive for Malaysia Digital status companies
MDEC said the tax incentive will be for digital initiatives in IP and non-IP, and also in the form of investment tax allowance incentives.
Thu Mar 28 2024
![From Camps to Careers: The impact of RYTHM Foundation’s Maharani initiative From Camps to Careers: The impact of RYTHM Foundation’s Maharani initiative](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710836138_maharani.jpg)
From Camps to Careers: The impact of RYTHM Foundation’s Maharani initiative
The initiative aims to empower disadvantaged adolescent Malaysian girls through education and skill-building initiatives.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![KEB initiatives a new endeavour to assist more Bumiputera traders, companies - Fahmi KEB initiatives a new endeavour to assist more Bumiputera traders, companies - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710413161_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
KEB initiatives a new endeavour to assist more Bumiputera traders, companies - Fahmi
The initiatives announced at the Bumiputera Economic Congress (KEB) 2024 recently are the latest efforts by the MADANI Government to assist more Bumiputera traders and companies
Thu Mar 14 2024