Will the ghost of 1998 haunt the Ringgit?
There seems to be no respite for the Ringgit: it lost 6% in the past month and has been dubbed one of the worst performing emerging Asian currencies.
Tue Dec 06 2016
Ringgit declines as China seen allowing weak yuan with new index
The ringgit dropped 0.7 percent to 4.3230 a dollar as of 10:21am in Kuala Lumpur, taking its loss this month to 1.4 percent.
Mon Dec 14 2015
Ringgit gains as stocks head for record on economic growth data
Malaysia's ringgit led gains in Asian currencies.
Mon May 19 2014
Asian currencies rebound this week on China stimulus speculation
Asian currencies strengthened this week, with the won and ringgit set for their biggest gains in more than five months.
Fri Mar 28 2014
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar
The ringgit was higher against the US dollar this morning as traders bought the local note on commercial demand, dealers said.
Wed Jan 30 2013
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024