Dewan Rakyat passes Supply Bill 2025 at policy level, eyes on committee debate next Posted on 13/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Supply Bill 2025 at the policy level after debates began on October 21. The bill, tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister on October 18, was passed by majority voice vote, and debate at the committee level will begin tomorrow till December 3. The Budget 2025 has an allocation of RM421 billion, the largest in history and coordinated strategically with the Madani Economy framework. It is focused on attracting high quality investments, driving business opportunity, project implementation for the people’s welfare and not affect their ability to purchase necessities and services. The Dewan Rakyat will reconvene tomorrow. — Bernama News
Event for licensed moneylenders mocked for Ah Long link Posted on 23/11/2024 Housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming speaking at the inaugural Madani Credit Awards ceremony on Nov 15. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: An award ceremony last week for licensed moneylenders was aimed at raising the image of the industry, a government source said today after online criticism that “Ah… Read More
Now Johor hit by floods Posted on 24/11/2024 Firefighters preparing for action in Segamat, Johor, where 11 people were evacuated today. (JBPM pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Johor has become the latest state to be hit by floods, though the situation has improved in Perak, Terengganu and Melaka. Eleven people from four families were evacuated to a relief centre in… Read More
Korean woman declares herself a feminist after assault Posted on 18/11/2024 On Ji-goo (left), who used her pen name and declined to reveal her face for security reasons, and Jung Yun-jung (right), an activist who supported On throughout her trials. (AFP pic) JINJU: Aspiring South Korean writer On Ji-goo never considered herself a feminist but changed her mind after being physically… Read More