![Bursa Malaysia opens lower as hot US inflation reading weighs Bursa Malaysia opens lower as hot US inflation reading weighs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/61731988419_BursaMalaysia.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia opens lower as hot US inflation reading weighs
The market barometer opened 1.07 points lower at 1,601.98 compared to yesterday's close of 1,603.05.
Thu Feb 13 2025
AWANI Tonight: JS-SEZ: Boosting cross-border business growth
Thilan Wickramasinghe from Maybank Securities Singapore shares insights on how businesses from Malaysia and Singapore can thrive through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
Tue Jan 07 2025
![Bursa Malaysia boosted by persistent buying in financial services at mid-morning Bursa Malaysia boosted by persistent buying in financial services at mid-morning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81704944594_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia boosted by persistent buying in financial services at mid-morning
Turnover stood at 1.76 billion units valued at RM1.36 billion.
Wed Aug 28 2024
![ASEAN sees surge in EV sales, Malaysia among top performers - Maybank Investment ASEAN sees surge in EV sales, Malaysia among top performers - Maybank Investment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700738641_TBEV.jpg)
ASEAN sees surge in EV sales, Malaysia among top performers - Maybank Investment
The investment bank said that favourable regulations, local brands and penetration of Chinese carmakers will drive sales higher.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![eMadani: 6.5 million applications approved, RM650mil credited - Ahmad Maslan eMadani: 6.5 million applications approved, RM650mil credited - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41701846649_TBahmadmaslanjp.jpg)
eMadani: 6.5 million applications approved, RM650mil credited - Ahmad Maslan
Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said that another 1.8 million applications are still in the approval process which will take one to five days.
Wed Dec 06 2023
![Bursa Malaysia snaps 3 days of losses to end at intraday high Bursa Malaysia snaps 3 days of losses to end at intraday high](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700193453_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia snaps 3 days of losses to end at intraday high
Turnover widened to 3.66 billion units valued at RM2.11 billion from 3.23 billion units valued at RM1.70 billion yesterday.
Tue Nov 21 2023
The Future Is Female: 30% Club Malaysia - Readying Women for Board Positions
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Datuk Ami Moris, Chair of 30% Club Malaysia and Advisor of Business & Sustainability for MAYBANK, and Dr Sumitra Nair, Senior Director & Head of Sustainability at Telekom Malaysia.
Sun Oct 01 2023
![No charges imposed on DuitNow QR merchants at present, says Maybank No charges imposed on DuitNow QR merchants at present, says Maybank](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691402921_Maybank.jpg)
No charges imposed on DuitNow QR merchants at present, says Maybank
Rest assured that all merchants may continue to accept Duitnow QR payments with no charge, as is the practice today, Maybank said.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: National Energy Transition Roadmap
According to Anand Pathmakanthan, the Regional Head of Equities Research at Maybank Investment, NETR is expected to create an environment for Malaysia to become a regional renewable energy (RE) powerhouse, liberating the sector and encouraging foreign investment. The full discussion will take place tonight on #NotepadWithIbrahimSani.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: MADANI Economy: Providing the narrative
According to Maybank Group's Chief Economist, Suhaimi Ilias, MADANI economic narrative addresses critical structural challenges and aims for transformative growth. Tune in to #NotepadWithIbrahimSani tonight to know more of Suhaimi's thoughts and insights.
Thu Aug 03 2023
![BNM to keep OPR at 3 pct until year-end - Research firms BNM to keep OPR at 3 pct until year-end - Research firms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71685074291_BankNegaraMalaysia.jpg)
BNM to keep OPR at 3 pct until year-end - Research firms
BNM kept the OPR at 3.00 pct at its July 5-6 Monetary Policy Committee meeting, after raising by 25 basis points at the May 2-3 meeting.
Fri Jul 07 2023
![Etiqa launches insurance in shortfalls in solar panel energy output Etiqa launches insurance in shortfalls in solar panel energy output](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684996032_FukhairudinMohdYus.jpg)
Etiqa launches insurance in shortfalls in solar panel energy output
Insurance and Takaful provider Etiqa today launched Solar Energy Shortfall Insurance (SESI).
Thu May 25 2023
![LPGA returning to Malaysia for $3mil Maybank Championship LPGA returning to Malaysia for $3mil Maybank Championship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-01/61517410412_BolaGolf.jpg)
LPGA returning to Malaysia for $3mil Maybank Championship
The 78-player field will compete for a $3 million purse, one of the largest non-major prize pools on the 2023 calendar.
Wed Mar 29 2023
![Budget 2023: Tax incentives for ACE, LEAP listings to catalyse entrepreneurship Budget 2023: Tax incentives for ACE, LEAP listings to catalyse entrepreneurship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51643195949_TBRHB.jpg)
Budget 2023: Tax incentives for ACE, LEAP listings to catalyse entrepreneurship
The Budget 2023 commits to fiscal consolidation with further reduction in budget deficit to GDP ratio to 5% this year and to 3.2% by 2025.
Fri Feb 24 2023
![BNM may surprise market by holding OPR or signalling a pause ahead - Maybank IB BNM may surprise market by holding OPR or signalling a pause ahead - Maybank IB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71654225972_TBOPR.jpg)
BNM may surprise market by holding OPR or signalling a pause ahead - Maybank IB
Maybank Investment Bank said this is aimed at curbing the negative feedback loop.
Wed Jan 18 2023
![1MDB: Azam Baki instructed me to continue probe until solid evidence was obtained - witness 1MDB: Azam Baki instructed me to continue probe until solid evidence was obtained - witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-05/81557207470_ONEMDB.jpg)
1MDB: Azam Baki instructed me to continue probe until solid evidence was obtained - witness
MACC officer says Tan Sri Azam Baki said the information gathered during 2015 Saudi trip was insufficient and needed solid evidence.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739446694_tbMyanmarscamcent.jpg)
Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says
The massive repatriation comes amid a mounting crackdown on scam centres operating along a porous border.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![All of Donald Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions All of Donald Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738727270_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
All of Donald Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions
Here is a roundup of Trump's trade-related steps and threats.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Jasin house fire: Man recalls last screams of wife, four children Jasin house fire: Man recalls last screams of wife, four children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739445127_tbkeluargarentung.jpg)
Jasin house fire: Man recalls last screams of wife, four children
The man survived but his wife and four children tragically lost their lives in the incident.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Egypt's President Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda Egypt's President Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739443112_tbEgyptianPresident.jpg)
Egypt's President Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda
Egypt's President and Jordan's King urge that Gaza should be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians, the Egyptian presidency said.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![R. Kelly's sex trafficking conviction upheld R. Kelly's sex trafficking conviction upheld](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-02/61550964340_RKellyJudgeSets.jpg)
R. Kelly's sex trafficking conviction upheld
Federal appeals court conclude that the singer exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Trump’s tariff war pushes Malaysia to accelerate reforms - Rafizi Trump’s tariff war pushes Malaysia to accelerate reforms - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739435582_tbRafiziRamli.jpg)
Trump’s tariff war pushes Malaysia to accelerate reforms - Rafizi
Malaysia is no exception, especially as we are a major trading nation and the US is one of our largest trading partners, says Rafizi.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Hamas says it will continue implementing Gaza deal, including hostage exchange Hamas says it will continue implementing Gaza deal, including hostage exchange](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739442111_Demonstration.jpg)
Hamas says it will continue implementing Gaza deal, including hostage exchange
Hamas says it will continue the hostage exchange as scheduled.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Several injured after car drives into crowd of people in Munich Several injured after car drives into crowd of people in Munich](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51636234879_Germany.jpg)
Several injured after car drives into crowd of people in Munich
The incident appears to have affected people participating in a demonstration linked to a strike organised by the Verdi union.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Suspected gas blast at Taiwan mall kills four, injures 26 Suspected gas blast at Taiwan mall kills four, injures 26](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739435910_GasexplosioninTa.jpg)
Suspected gas blast at Taiwan mall kills four, injures 26
The blast occurred on the 12th floor of the building where construction was taking place, with damage starting from the 9th floor.
Thu Feb 13 2025