ALOR SETAR, Nov 4 — 4,898 traders have registered under the e-wallet payment method via the Retail Digitisation Initiative (ReDI) nationwide from January to September 30 this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD), through the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), is implementing the National e-Invoicing Initiative to drive interoperable electronic invoicing by digitalising how businesses send invoices to other businesses.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The Higher Education Ministry (KPT) has allocated RM53 million to  Canselor Tuanku Muhriz Hospital, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) to further improve its medical treatment facilities.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — About 39,895 km out of 135,975 km or 29.3 per cent of the old asbestos cement pipes in Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan have exceeded their design operational lifespan, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Oct 13 — The Federal government has allocated RM11.8 billion in Budget 2024 for flood mitigation efforts nationwide, which includes the Sungai Langat flood mitigation project (RTB) Phase 2 in Selangor. During its tabling in the Dewan Rakyat today, Prime Minister...

BENTONG, Oct 7 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is seeking a RM5.1 billion allocation under the Fourth Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) for the implementation of 81 projects under the security agency, among others.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The white paper on the progressive wage policy will be tabled at the next Dewan Rakyat sitting, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 26 — The Penang state government hopes that all projects for the state, as listed in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), will be carried out under Budget 2024, scheduled to be tabled on Oct 13, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

NEW YORK, Sept 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged developed countries to fulfil their commitment of mobilising US$100 billion (RM468.7 billion) a year to support the climate ambition endeavours of developing countries, while recognising that trillions of dollars per annum will be needed in the near future.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — The existing Malaysian laws related to cybercrime need to be reviewed by including the element of fraud through computer software and devices.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 – The possibility of reintroducing goods and services tax (GST) will need to be carefully executed to ensure the people gain full benefit from the tax system, economists said.

LABUAN, Sept 12 — The Fire and Rescue Department is currently engaged in discussions with the Public Services Department (JPA) on the restructuring of service grades for its personnel.

By Amar Shah Mohsen KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 – Former Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has described the first two years of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) 2021-2025, which was handled by the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration, as a failure.  The Kuala Selangor MP said although 31...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — Bringing back the goods and services tax (GST) will bolster government revenue but more clarity is needed for market players to adjust their investment decisions accordingly, say economists.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The government will empower women's roles in the care economy to boost their participation in the labour market during the final phase of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP).

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The higher spending ceiling of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) from an additional RM15 billion allocation will not come from more loans but will come from expected better national growth in 2024-2025 and domestic savings, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The Madani Inclusive Housing pilot project will be developed for target groups in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, and major cities in Selangor,and Penang, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

By Amar Shah Mohsen SHAH ALAM, Sept 11 — The regeneration of the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SAAS) in Subang and the construction of a cargo port in Pulau Carey, Klang, will be among the Federal government’s key transportation development projects under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) mid-term...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — In line with efforts towards a corrupt-free government, it is imperative to ingrain value-based governance that incorporates integrity, accountability and transparency in the public service to realise the whole-of-nation approach.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — A study on the development of a centralised industrial wastewater treatment plant is underway to manage effluents from industry to address water pollution.