RAM: Foreign funds shy away from govt bonds in July-August
Persistently high COVID-19 caseload and political uncertainties continued to erode foreign interest in both instruments in July.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Malaysian banks poised to ride out COVID-19 crisis - RAM Ratings
RAM Rating Services Bhd believes that Malaysian banks will remain resilient despite the pandemic-ravaged economy.
Mon Mar 22 2021
Malaysian banks' 2021 earnings likely to improve on NIM recovery - RAM Ratings
According to Wong, an estimated 13 per cent of banks' loans are under targeted repayment assistance.
Thu Mar 11 2021
Malaysian firms have stronger debt protection metrics than ASEAN peers - RAM Ratings
The average Malaysian firm also has enough cash to support 3.5 months' operating expenses.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Fitch rates Sime Darby Plantation and Sime Darby Berhad
Fitch rates Sime Darby Plantation and Sime Darby Berhad and reaffirms SD Plantations BBB and assigns BB for SD Berhad
Wed Nov 29 2017
RAM revises Malaysia's 2017 GDP forecast upwards to 5.2 PCT
The revision was made after a better-than-expected growth performance of 5.6 per cent in the first quarter, as the economic recovery momentum was beginning to show signs of sustainability.
Thu Jun 22 2017
RAM ratings reaffirms stable outlook on Malaysian banking sector
RAM Ratings has reaffirmed the Malaysian banking sector's stable outlook as the sector wrapped up a difficult 2016 in good shape.
Mon Mar 20 2017
RAM ratings: Malaysia's GDP growth at 4.2 pct and 4.5 pct in 2016, 2017 respectively
In its November publication, "Economic Outlook 2017", it said the growth momentum is projected to pick up after the sluggishness of the last couple of years, mainly led by stabilising domestic demand.
Wed Feb 15 2017
Budget 2017 to support growth amid slower fiscal consolidation: RAM Ratings
RAM Ratings expects Budget 2017 to remain supportive due to the weak external environment and slower GDP growth.
Mon Oct 17 2016
RAM Ratings: Ringgit unlikely to touch RM4 to a Dollar
The ringgit is not expected to breach the 4.00 to a US dollar level this year and next year, said RAM Ratings.
Tue Aug 04 2015
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