MP13 debate in Dewan Rakyat highlighted various issues, including on National Craft Day, ageing nation ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The amendment to the Audit Act 1957 (Act 62), which came into force last year, empowers the National Audit Department to conduct thorough audits of 1,856 government-linked companies (GLCs), said Auditor-General Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — All Federal and state agencies, statutory bodies and 1,875 government-linked companies (GLCs) flagged in the Auditor-General’s Report for public fund leakages must return the misappropriated funds.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the culture of establishing companies and maintaining unprofitable companies must stop immediately.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised and challenged the heads of government-linked investment companies and government-linked companies to lead meaningful proposals and initiatives related to Bumiputera economic development.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — Travel expenses for private companies and government-linked companies (GLCs) participating in Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official overseas visits were fully borne by the companies themselves, said the Prime Minister's political secretary Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Nov 15 — Selangor is looking to boost its revenue with increased contributions from state-owned firms and higher raw water extraction fees as part of efforts to reduce dependence on federal funding. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari’s press secretary Jay...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — MPs today proposed a rigorous and systematic rationalisation of statutory bodies, government-linked companies (GLCs), and government-linked investment companies (GLICs).

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — The Auditor-General has been empowered to conduct audits on the accounts of 1,856 other companies, including the government-linked companies (GLC), which came into effect yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Women’s participation as board members in the top 100 companies listed on Bursa Malaysia and government-linked companies (GLCs) has risen significantly, reaching 32.2 per cent as of October 10 compared to 25.5 per cent in 2021.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The government has established a Special Committee for the Rationalisation of Federal Statutory Bodies, including Companies Limited by Guarantee, to address the duplication of functions and misuse of national funds in statutory bodies and government-linked companies (GLCs).

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Aug 8 — State government-linked companies (GLCs) must explore new ventures and adopt good practices to ensure Selangor achieves its goal of becoming a RM500 billion economy. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said although the Selangor State Development...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — The government will implement the transformation of government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs) including boosting strategic domestic investments and strengthening governance, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — The government will consider focusing on non-tax revenue as another alternative to increase national income apart from tax revenue, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — The move to repatriate foreign earnings by the government-linked companies (GLC) and government-linked investment companies (GLIC) in response to Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) call to relieve pressure on the ringgit has paid off, said its governor Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged government-linked companies (GLCs) to remain committed to playing their role in supporting the Bumiputera empowerment agenda.

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Jan 11 — Employers, including government-linked companies (GLCs) and private companies, need to enhance efforts to safeguard the welfare of workers in line with profits gained, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged government-linked investment companies (GLICs) and government-linked companies (GLCs) to reduce their overseas investments and increase their domestic investments.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The increase in insured monthly salary ceiling from RM5,000 to RM6,000 will come into effect after the amendments to the Employees Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4) and the Employment Insurance System (EIS) Act 2017 (Act 800).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — Government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs) continue to fulfil their role as the driving force behind the country's economy, with GLCs' estimated cumulative investment value to reach RM130 billion this year.