KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 —The resignations of two key ministers will not disrupt the progress of the National Environmental, Social and Governance Strategic Plan (NESP) or the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), both of which are almost complete, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) companies are being urged to explore viable alternatives for operating their businesses or harnessing natural resources, which could help the country diversify its energy sources in line with the energy transition.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — The Economy Ministry emphasised the need to develop and enforce the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Bill (CCUS Bill) and regulations related to the importation and permanent storage of carbon dioxide in offshore areas by March 31.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Based on the latest analysis using 2022 data, the target achievement rate for the country’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030 is projected at 43 per cent compared to the global average of 17 per cent, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 13 — The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will emphasise investment in non-physical assets such as software, digital technology, and human capital development.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — The government has allocated nearly RM13 billion for the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) cash aid initiatives aimed at helping Malaysians cope with rising living costs.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — At the heart of Selangor’s digital transformation lies a commitment to ensuring technological advancements benefit its people, said state executive councillor for investment, trade and mobility Ng Sze Han. Ng said the state is all in to create more...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The government will use data from the Central Database Hub (Padu) as input to formulate socio-economic policies and roadmap under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) spanning 2026 to 2030, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The skills-related underemployment (SRU) rate has continued to fall in line with improvements in the country's education level, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Malaysia and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are jointly developing a green economy module framework that is based on the country’s needs, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The investment commitment for the flagship National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) projects and initiatives have reached RM60.7 billion, exceeding the initial RM25 billion target, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — The Dewan Rakyat was informed that individuals who do not register in the Main Database (Padu) system might risk missing out on government aid and subsidies.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said while Malaysia’s progressive wage policy is voluntary, incentive-based and related to productivity, there is no compulsion for companies to adopt it.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — Four working committees will be formed to support the Special Cabinet Committee and Implementation Executive Committee on Progressive Wage Policy, focusing on policy development, system development, skills upgrading, and annual salary increase guide.

IPOH, Dec 12 — Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, who retained his portfolio in the Cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today, is committed to continue implementing all the planned initiatives within his ministry.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — Strategic cooperation between government agencies will be increased to ensure the Central Database Hub (Padu) system has complete data profiles and is utilised as a monitoring and overview tool for the government to furnish targeted aid.

SERI ISKANDAR, Nov 16 — Economic corridors such as the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) serve as important bridges connecting urban and rural areas, fostering economic activity and facilitating rural development and equitable resources in each region.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Implementing projects under the Mid-Term Review of the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area's (BIMP-EAGA) Vision 2025 (BEV 2025) will be expedited, and preparatory work will begin for the BIMP-EAGA Post 2025 Agenda.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The Central Database Hub (Padu), which was set up to collect and integrate socioeconomic data of households in the country, will be ready to streamline all data related to the implementation of targeted subsidies next year, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The number of households in the hardcore poor category has decreased from 124,744 to 118,217 from December 15, 2022, until May 15 this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.