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JAKARTA: Lawmakers rushed to cross a democratic "red line" this week by insisting on revising the Indonesian Military (TNI) Law, critics contend, despite attempts to appease public fears of the return to an authoritarian past.
TOKYO: Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has postponed the government's raise of the co-payment caps for patients under the high-cost medical expense benefit system, considering the possible negative impact on this summer's election.
PETALING JAYA: Consumer associations, unions and small business groups have urged the government to review its plans to restructure subsidies for RON95 petrol as the global economy is facing uncertain times.
Players within the gig economy have expressed concern that the current draft of the Gig Workers' Bill may not fully achieve its intended objectives for gig workers and the broader industry.
PETALING JAYA: After clocking in an unexpectedly poor first-half, Dialog Group Bhd's earnings are forecast to more than double in the second half of financial year 2025 (2H25) due to improved downstream contribution.
GEORGE TOWN: The High Court here has set April 28 to decide whether to revise the Coroner Court’s open verdict into the death of Australian citizen, Annapuranee "Anna” Jenkins.
JAKARTA: Several businesses have welcomed a government plan to revise the country’s import policies less than a year after the latest amendment was introduced in May last year, a move deemed necessary amid struggling local industries, factory closures and sweeping layoffs.
JAKARTA: While some observers have hailed the recently passed Immigration Law revision as a move that protects human rights, others have raised a concern it could help potential suspects evade legal processes.
Cypark Resources Bhd has been granted an extension of time (EoT) for the long-delayed completion of its third cycle of large scale solar (LSS3) photovoltaic plant of 100MW in Merchang, Terengganu.
JAKARTA: experts warn that the revised Indonesian Military (TNI) Law passed on March 20 and the subsequent social unrest could lead to economic repercussions, including an adverse impact on investor confidence.
WALL Street's main indexes were set for a higher open on Wednesday, as investors awaited the release of the updated U.S. payrolls data and the minutes from the Federal Reserve's July policy meeting.
WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve (Fed) and other regulators are poised to unveil sweeping changes to a slate of proposed capital rules for banks as they seek to overcome tough resistance from the industry, according to sources.
KUALA LUMPUR: Hartalega Holdings Bhd is expected to benefit from the recently announced upward United States (US) tariff revision on Chinese glove makers moving forward.
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Law Society (SLS) is backing initiatives to modernise Malaysian laws in response to technological advancements, says its president Mohamed Nazim Maduarin.
VIENTIANE: National Assembly (NA) members have asked the government to improve some of the articles contained in a draft of the amended Law on Anti-Corruption, so that it is more relevant to the current situation in Laos.
JAKARTA: The government of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo looks set to press ahead with a controversial plan to revise two laws governing the National Police and the Indonesian Military (TNI) despite strong objections from civil society and human rights groups.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's plantations minister said a proposal to revise the windfall profit levy on the palm oil industry was sent to the finance ministry last week, state news agency Bernama reported on Monday.
WASHINGTON: US monthly consumer prices rose less than initially thought in December, but the overall inflation revisions were mixed, and did not shift expectations on the timing of an anticipated interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve (Fed) this year.
