Cabinet to consider Online Safety Bill soon
M. Kulasegaran says the Bill intends to ensure a safe online environment for Malaysians, particularly children.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Lewotobi volcano eruption: Malaysian Embassy working to evacuate 83 stranded Malaysians
The number of those stranded, the majority of whom are tourists, is expected to increase following the cancellation of flights.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Malaysia ready to host first M'sia-Saudi Arabia Coordination Meeting to expand cooperation
PM Anwar is optimistic that Malaysia's close ties with Saudi Arabia will benefit the prosperity of all Malaysians.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Foreign Ministry advises Malaysians to stay vigilant amid Flores volcanic eruption
The eruption has generated extensive ash clouds, leading to airport closures in the affected areas.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: GLC, GLIC Investments - Transparency and Accountability
Malaysia’s GLICs hold combined AUM valued at over RM1.8 trillion, roughly the size of Malaysia’s nominal GDP
Following the enactment of the Audit (amendment) Bill, which took effect on 1st November, the Auditor-General now holds the authority to audit the accounts of 1,856 entities, including GLCs.
If audits uncover just RM1 million in savings per company, the total could reach RM2 billion - resources that can be allocated towards transforming Malaysians’ lives for the better.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT focuses on transparency and accountability for GLCs and GLICs to identify underperforming entities and improve Malaysia's overall economic landscape.
Following the enactment of the Audit (amendment) Bill, which took effect on 1st November, the Auditor-General now holds the authority to audit the accounts of 1,856 entities, including GLCs.
If audits uncover just RM1 million in savings per company, the total could reach RM2 billion - resources that can be allocated towards transforming Malaysians’ lives for the better.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT focuses on transparency and accountability for GLCs and GLICs to identify underperforming entities and improve Malaysia's overall economic landscape.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Festival of lights to illuminate unity among Malaysians
Deepavali, meaning "Festival of Lights" in Sanskrit, is when Hindus light clay lamps called "diyas" to illuminate their homes.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Perkeso to study social security protection for Malaysians working in Singapore
Steven Sim said he made this commitment to the Malaysian diaspora, as the group requested some form of social security insurance.
Wed Oct 30 2024
707 Malaysian victims of overseas job scams rescued, Dewan Rakyat told
Mohamad Alamin says another 199 individuals are currently being tracked, bringing the total number of Malaysians affected to 906.
Tue Oct 29 2024
AWANI Tonight: Finance: Stronger ringgit, but what's the real impact?
Despite the Ringgit’s strong performance in Q3 this year, what does it mean for the average Malaysians? Financial literacy expert Ong Shin Ji from @TheFuturizts highlights the need to manage expectations and plan for currency fluctuations.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Waving China flags: Guan Gong Cultural Association apologises to Malaysians
The Guan Gong Cultural Association of Malaysia has apologised to all Malaysians for the incident involving the waving of China flags during the International Guan Gong Cultural Festival in Perak.
Fri Oct 25 2024
AWANI Tonight: Can hike in sugar tax drive Malaysians to cut back?
With the government planning to hike the excise duty on sugary drinks from January 1st, Prof Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh from UKM discusses the need for such measures to mitigate the rise of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Experts call for lifecycle approach to strengthen social protections in Malaysia
There is a need to move away from blanket subsidies and adopt a lifecycle approach to broaden social protections for Malaysians.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Consider This: Social Security — Broadening Protections for Tomorrow
Ahead of the tabling of #Belanjawan2025, how well have the social security measures from #Belanjawan2024 protected Malaysians from economic vulnerability? Have they truly delivered, or is there a need for more targeted reforms? Tonight on #ConsiderThis, Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Datuk Norma Mansor, Director of Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre, and Balqais Yusoff, Head of the Policy and Strategy Department at EPF.
Thu Oct 17 2024
It’s About YOUth: Mastering money for a secure future
Over 53,000 young Malaysians are weighed down by a staggering RM1.9 billion in debt. Siew Yuen Tuck, CEO of RinggitPlus, dives into the spending habits of today’s youth and steps to bridge the financial literacy gap.
Fri Oct 11 2024
AWANI Tonight: Can new smoking restrictions curb prevalence rates in M’sia?
With Act 852 on smoking products now in effect, Azrul Mohd Khalib from the Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy weighs in on whether these measures will effectively curb smoking and vaping habits among Malaysians.
Thu Oct 10 2024