KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 22): This week’s Dewan Rakyat sitting saw nine ministries complete the winding-up of the Supply Bill 2025 debate at the committee stage.

Dewan Rakyat: Nine ministries completed winding-up debate on Supply Bill 2025 at committee stage this week

A total of 10 investment projects have been approved for the country's aerospace industry from 2020 to 2023 with an investment value of RM513.4 million, creating more than 700 jobs during this period.

10 aerospace-related projects worth over RM500 mil approved until 2023 — Miti

US electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla has used components from about 45 local suppliers directly or indirectly to date, which also involves technology transfer to the suppliers, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti).

The local producers are used mainly for the provision of semiconductor components, machinery inspection and factory automation system, it explained.

Tesla using components from local suppliers, involved in technology transfer — Miti

The government is focusing on key aspects of the semiconductor value chain, particularly front-end research and development (R&D) such as integrated circuit design and wafer fabrication, to boost the industry’s growth.

Govt targets front-end R&D to drive semiconductor industry growth — Miti

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): Human Resources Minister Steven Sim has confirmed that the chief executive officer of Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp), Datuk Shahul Hameed Dawood, has returned to work.

According to Sim, Shahul had been on administrative leave since July 18 to a...

Sim confirms HRD Corp CEO has returned to work despite ongoing MACC probe on agency

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday that about 70% to 80% of the costs of his official trips to five countries over the past two weeks were paid by private companies.

Private firms paid up to 80% of costs for recent official trips abroad, Anwar tells Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): Good bilateral relations with the four countries Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visited recently have borne fruit, and facilitated the government’s mission to attract new business and investments.

Good bilateral relations with four countries visited bear fruit, says PM

Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said on Thursday that the implementation of the multi-lane free flow (MLFF) toll system is still under "heavy consideration" by the government.

Ahmad Maslan: RM3.5 bil multi-lane free flow project remains under 'heavy consideration' by govt

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): The government’s firm stance in fighting corruption at all levels, including at grassroots, has not only improved the country’s image in terms of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) but has also garnered international recognition, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Thursday.

PM: Qatar seeks Malaysia’s cooperation to design anti-corruption programme for Islamic countries

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): Malaysia has called upon the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Trade Organisation (WTO) to reform the global financial architecture to support free trade without discrimination against smaller nations, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PM: Malaysia proposes changes to global financial architecture for fair trade

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has acknowledged the need to improve international recognition of media freedom in the country but noted certain limitations due to issues tied to the 3Rs of royalty, race and religion.

Anwar: Media freedom recognition needs improvement but 3Rs limit action

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): The appointment of Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said as chairperson of the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) reflects global recognition of Malaysia’s role in combating corruption.

Azalina’s appointment as chairperson of global academy reflects recognition of Malaysia’s role in combating corruption — PM

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): Malaysia’s stance on several international issues, including the conflict in Gaza and reforms within the United Nations, does not affect its strong trade relations with the United States (US), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PM: Malaysia’s stance on global issues does not affect trade relations with US

Malaysia has been making optimal use of the world stage and international platforms to urge the world to recognise the state of Palestine and to expel Israel from the United Nations (UN) membership, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Thursday.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he had even brought Malaysia’s voice and firm stance on the matter to the recently concluded Apec Economic Leaders' Meeting in Peru, the G20 Summit in Brazil, and the Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Malaysia uses world stage to urge for recognition of Palestine, expulsion of Israel from UN

(Nov 23): The US government’s debt load is now seen as the biggest risk to financial stability, outweighing persistent inflation in a Federal Reserve survey.

“Concerns surrounding US fiscal debt sustainability were atop the list this survey, followed by escalating tensions in the Middle...

US debt load tops Fed’s survey of financial stability risks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ally scored a landslide victory in Maharashtra, the country's richest state, while the opposition bloc performed strongly in Jharkhand, a mineral-rich region.

Modi's BJP wins richest state of India in elections; opposition retains mineral-rich region

Nato secretary general Mark Rutte met US President-elect Donald Trump in Florida as Europe waits apprehensively to see how the next administration will approach the war in Ukraine.

Nato’s Rutte meets Trump in Florida amid fears over Ukraine aid

There is still no evidence to show that the pollution at Pantai Esen in Permatang Damar Laut, Batu Maung near here is due to reclamation works for the man-made Silicon Island.

No evidence Pantai Esen pollution due to Silicon Island reclamation works — exco

China's Huawei, blacklisted by the US, said on Saturday it is targeting 100,000 applications for its Harmony operating system (OS) in coming months as it seeks widespread help to achieve self-reliance.

Huawei aims 100,000 apps on Harmony OS in six to 12 months

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed the Madani government's commitment to prioritising the welfare of the people across all states, including those led by the opposition, by steadily increasing their allocations.

Govt committed to raising allocations to all states — PM

The founding family of Japan's Seven & i Holdings has approached KKR & Co and other investment firms about participating in the potential buyout of the retailer, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Saturday.

Seven & i founding family sounded out KKR, others about buyout — Nikkei

The European Union (EU), US and other wealthy countries at the COP29 climate summit have agreed to raise their offer of a global finance target to US$300 billion (RM1.34 trillion) per year by 2035, sources told Reuters on Saturday.

Wealthy countries back raising COP29 climate deal to US$300b, Reuters reports

The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) is set to launch about 12 projects with a gross development value (GDV) of RM1.5 billion in 2025, reflecting its commitment to advancing Selangor’s property market, said group chief executive officer Datuk Mahmud Abbas.

PKNS to launch property projects with RM1.5b GDV in 2025

The assistance provided to the people, including the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash aid, has increased during the first two years of the Madani government's administration, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Increased assistance provided to M'sians under Madani govt, says Anwar

<p>(Nov 23): The US government’s debt load is now seen as the biggest risk to financial stability, outweighing persistent inflation in a Federal Reserve survey.</p>

<p>“Concerns surrounding US fiscal debt sustainability were atop the list this survey, followed by escalating tensions in the Middle...

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