Federal lawmakers broke out: KUALA LUMPUR, December 1 – After it was disclosed that one of them voted on Budget 2021 yesterday despite being absent from the assembly, federal lawmakers broke out in argument today. Deputy Speaker Datuk Rashid Hasnon previously read a statement by Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun that when he was not present, Noor Amin Ahmad (PH-Kangar) …

As part of efforts to streamline the organizational structure of the Lopez Company by cutting the number of public holding entities, Lopez Holdings Inc. will exit the local stock exchange. Surprisingly, The Lopez Holdings told the local stock exchange that the firm will voluntarily delist until First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPH), its power arm, completes the acquisition of up to …

Governments worldwide have adequately prioritized strong frontline pandemic response systems during the Covid-19 crisis, ensuring timely access to assistance for those who contract the virus.Governments are struggling to create packages of economic stimulus-wage incentives, tax exemptions, and even money transfers. This, combined with a decline in economic growth, would lead to a large rise in debt, generating a new set …

Kuala Lumpur- Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today challenged the RM11.7 billion allocation under Budget 2021 for the Prime Minister’s Department (PMD) or RM1 billion more than this year. In today’s Budget 2021 discussion, Anwar asked why the PMD needed so many ministers and appointed special envoys who he said were unlikely to be successful as international travel would …

In 2019, Malaysia’s ‘flying car’ may have caught the imaginations of the people, but self-driving cars are rapidly becoming a reality. The country’s authorities have approved what appears to be the first autonomous vehicle testing route in Malaysia at Cyberjaya, enabling AVs to be tested on public roads instead of being restricted to private areas.It was revealed by Futurise, a …

Here’s something people can look forward to. A total of P3.3 billion in Christmas cash gifts to eligible pensioners will be issued by the state-run Government Service Insurance Scheme (GSIS). Rolando Macasaet, GSIS president and general manager, said in a statement released over the weekend that there are 330,496 old-age and disability pensioners who can hope to benefit from the …

The Department of Tourism welcomes this week’s reopening of Coron, Palawan to visitors, as it will help bring back the island’s missing employment. As more hotels and resorts are allowed to welcome tourists beginning today, El Nido, also in Palawan, is entering the second step of its phased reopening. The pristine island of El Nido is waiting for you! Don’t …

The Head of the Internet Law Reform Dialogue (iLaw), Jon Ungphakorn, agreed to send the views of the party on the charter reforms to the parliamentary committee, which is scrutinizing the latest collection of proposals. In view of this, ILaw boss Yingcheep Atchanont said Mr Jon, the founder of iLaw, welcomed an invitation to join Thursday’s panel meeting to discuss …

Collective efforts to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been encouraged by the Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), in particular aim 16 on stability, justice and strong institutions. During a Solidarity and Unity between People as the Embodiment of SDG16 Indonesia to Rise from COVID-19‘ debate, held virtually recently, Suharso Monoarfa, head of Bappenas. In …

The Philippines’ practical timetable for beginning small population vaccination against COVID-19 is earliest in the second quarter of 2021, even though the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines will grant an emergency use authorization to some of the leading vaccine developers (EUA). Dr. Jaime Montoya, executive director of the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) Department …