News about Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): The government has agreed to lower the voting age to 18 from the current 21, according to the Mid-term Review of the 11th Malaysia Plan 2016-2020 report.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): Malaysia's per capita income may only breach the developed nation threshold by 2024, on the back of a projected GDP growth of between 4.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): In light of the government's continued focus on the safety of the nation, the government has introduced a new crime index measurement.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): The development expenditure ceiling will be cut by RM40 billion or 15% to RM220 billion from the original allocation of RM260 billion under the 11th Malaysia Plan (2016-2020), as part of plans to consolidate the country's fiscal position.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): The government remains committed to meet the socioeconomic needs of the rakyat through the undertaking of select high-impact projects, according to the Mid-term Review of the 11th Malaysia Plan 2016-2020.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): Revenue will continue to be diversified by increasing the contribution of indirect taxes and non-tax revenue such as licenses, permits, fees and rentals, said the mid-term review of the 11th Malaysia Plan.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): A total of 200,000 affordable houses are targeted to be built in the remaining 11th Malaysia Plan period, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

PUTRAJAYA (Oct 18): Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pictured) has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): An application by 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and the government for a judgment in default on the sale of the Equanimity superyacht will be decided by the High Court here tomorrow, reported MalaysiaKini.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): The government has made a payment of US$50.