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
![Federal-State Govts cooperation vital in dealing with floods - Anwar Federal-State Govts cooperation vital in dealing with floods - Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703817807_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Federal-State Govts cooperation vital in dealing with floods - Anwar
The cooperation between the federal and state governments is vital in dealing with flood crises, including in Kelantan, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Dec 29 2023
![Support, cooperation from all state governments vital to strengthen Unity Government - Zahid Support, cooperation from all state governments vital to strengthen Unity Government - Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61683179597_selenggaraIPMA.jpg)
Support, cooperation from all state governments vital to strengthen Unity Government - Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the current Unity Government has a bigger agenda in moving forward and to develop the country.
Thu May 04 2023
![Federal govt, improves aid, support to state governments this year - PM Anwar Federal govt, improves aid, support to state governments this year - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81681799534_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Federal govt, improves aid, support to state governments this year - PM Anwar
Tahap is an aid programme for states based on the development level of the economy, infrastructure, and wellbeing.
Tue Apr 18 2023
![Federal govt always strives to build good rapport with opposition-led states - PM Federal govt always strives to build good rapport with opposition-led states - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681459712_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Federal govt always strives to build good rapport with opposition-led states - PM
PM Anwar Ibrahim said that the good relationship with state governments would also be reflected in his visit to Terengganu tomorrow.
Fri Apr 14 2023
![PM Anwar to chair meeting on Chinese companies' investments in Malaysia PM Anwar to chair meeting on Chinese companies' investments in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71680684521_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM Anwar to chair meeting on Chinese companies' investments in Malaysia
PM Anwar Ibrahim also asked the state governments involved in investment projects from China to speed up the investment-related processes.
Wed Apr 05 2023
![Youth, sports development to remain holistic - Yeoh Youth, sports development to remain holistic - Yeoh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71673950464_HannahYeoh.jpg)
Youth, sports development to remain holistic - Yeoh
KBS will continue to ensure holistic youth and sports development is undertaken by the federal and state governments through the State Youth and Sports Development Exco Coordination meetings.
Tue Jan 17 2023
![PM's Johor visit hoped to boost ties between federal, state governments PM's Johor visit hoped to boost ties between federal, state governments](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51672397431_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM's Johor visit hoped to boost ties between federal, state governments
PM Anwars's first working visit to Johor following his appointment is hoped to boost ties between the federal and state governments.
Fri Dec 30 2022
![Ahmad Zahid urges state govts to step up flood preparedness Ahmad Zahid urges state govts to step up flood preparedness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671438651_BanjirKelantan.jpg)
Ahmad Zahid urges state govts to step up flood preparedness
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on state governments to step up their preparedness plan to face major floods and take preventive measures to ensure that environmental damage does not worsen.
Sat Dec 24 2022
![Refusing to dissolve assemblies could lead to prolonged political conflict Refusing to dissolve assemblies could lead to prolonged political conflict](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665704458_PemenangMohdYusso.jpg)
Refusing to dissolve assemblies could lead to prolonged political conflict
Mohd Yussof Latiff described the action of several state governments refusing to dissolve state assemblies would drag the people into prolonged political conflict.
Thu Oct 13 2022
![Auditor-General's Report 2021 tabled in Parliament today Auditor-General's Report 2021 tabled in Parliament today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665024173_DatukNikAzman.jpg)
Auditor-General's Report 2021 tabled in Parliament today
The Auditor-General's Report (LKAN) on the financial statements of the federal government, state governments and state agencies for the year 2021 was tabled in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Thu Oct 06 2022
![KPKT mulls cross-ministry cooperation to improve homestay operation KPKT mulls cross-ministry cooperation to improve homestay operation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663404641_TBREEZALMERICAN.jpg)
KPKT mulls cross-ministry cooperation to improve homestay operation
KPKT is considering cooperating with MOTAC and state governments to spur homestay operators to return to active operation.
Sat Sep 17 2022
![MOE implements legalisation process of school land to ease future planning - Radzi MOE implements legalisation process of school land to ease future planning - Radzi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655815476_RadziJidinKPM.jpg)
MOE implements legalisation process of school land to ease future planning - Radzi
MOE is carrying out the process of legalisation or ownership transfer of school land from state governments to the JKPTG to ease future planning of school infrastructure.
Sat Aug 06 2022
![Property legalisation will ease future planning of school infrastructure - Mohd Radzi Property legalisation will ease future planning of school infrastructure - Mohd Radzi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51658051861_MenteriKananPendid.jpg)
Property legalisation will ease future planning of school infrastructure - Mohd Radzi
The MOE is serious in implementing the legalisation or ownership transfer of school land from state governments to the Lands and Mines Director-General Department (JKPTG) to ease future planning.
Sun Jul 17 2022
![King conveys appreciation to those who helped during Baling floods King conveys appreciation to those who helped during Baling floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41657059392_BALING.jpg)
King conveys appreciation to those who helped during Baling floods
His Majesty expressed his appreciation to the state governments, federal government, government agencies, security personnel, private companies and individuals who took action to help in Baling.
Sat Jul 09 2022