[COLUMNIST] Ringgit’s resurgence: Beyond the dollar’s decline
The ringgit's remarkably strong performance in Q3 2024 suggests that factors beyond the dollar's depreciation influence its rise.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Malaysia expects fresh durian export to China to commence in Q3 2024
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said, currently obtaining approval from General Administration of Customs China takes two to three months.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Astro sees growth in ARPU, Adex and broadband
Result highlights for the third quarter of the financial year ending 31 January 2024 (Q3FY24).
Thu Dec 14 2023
Construction sector expands 9.6% to RM33.4 bil in Q3 - DOSM
The momentum was driven by a double-digit growth in the civil engineering sub-sector and a surge in the special trade activities.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Musk loses US$16 bil overnight as Tesla shares tank 9 per cent after lacklustre Q3 results - BBI
Elon Musk's net worth dwindled by 7 per cent to US$210 billion.
Fri Oct 20 2023
Agricommodity sector contributes RM61.3 billion to GDP up till Q3 2022
The agricommodity sector has contributed RM61.3 billion to the country's GDP up until the third quarter of this year, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Thu Dec 15 2022
Malaysia's economy to record stronger growth in Q3 - Tengku Zafrul
The government is optimistic that the economy in the Q3 of this year will show stronger growth based on current positive economic indicators.
Sat Sep 10 2022
[COLUMNIST] Symptoms of recession or possibly stagflation?
It's still way too early to tell whether M'sia remains consistently on a positive economic trajectory for Q3 & Q4 2022 as well as next year.
Tue Sep 06 2022
Stellar 8.9 pct growth in Q2 GDP suggests equally strong Q3 - Tengku Zafrul
The stellar GDP growth of 8.9 pct in Q2 2022, which brought GDP growth in H1 2022 to 6.9 pct, suggests an equally strong Q3 growth.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Economic growth expected to remain positive in Q2, Q3 - Mohamed Azmin
Malaysia's economic growth is expected to increase further in the second and third quarters of this year, driven by the government's continued efforts to attract foreign investments.
Sun Jun 19 2022
Unsold houses drop slightly to 30,290 units in Q3 2021 - Dewan Rakyat told
30,290 units of completed houses worth RM19.75 billion nationwide were unsold as at the third quarter of this year, compared to 31,112 units worth RM20.1 billion in the second quarter.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Labour productivity down by 5.6 per cent in Q3 2021
Malaysia's labour productivity, measured by value-added per employment, fell 5.6 per cent in the third quarter of 2021 (Q3 2021) with a productivity value of RM21,985 per person.
Thu Nov 18 2021
NCER's external trade increases 13.1 pct to RM191.7 bln in Q3 - Ismail Sabri
The NCER's external trade increased 13.1 per cent year-on-year to RM191.7 billion in the third quarter of 2021 with a total share of 35.1 per cent of Malaysia's overall external trade value.
Tue Nov 16 2021
Malaysia's current account balance surplus narrows to RM11.6 bln in Q3 2021 - DOSM
Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the narrowing current account surplus in Q3 2021 was led by higher deficit in the income accounts.
Fri Nov 12 2021
DOSM: Value of construction work done down by 21 pct in Q3
The value of construction work done in the third quarter of 2021 recorded a reduction of 21.0 per cent year-on-year, amounting to RM24.8 billion, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Thu Nov 11 2021
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024