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Ringgit advances as domestic optimism offsets US rate concerns

Ringgit advances as domestic optimism offsets US rate concerns

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said Malaysia's third-quarter economic data indicated the economy was on track for stronger growth this year.
Mon Nov 18 2024
BNM: Existing mega projects will continue to support Malaysia's economic growth in 2025

BNM: Existing mega projects will continue to support Malaysia's economic growth in 2025

Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour says the govt secured investments totalling RM330 bln in 2023 and RM160 bln in the first half of 2024.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Israel-Hezbollah conflict cost Lebanon $8.5 billion, World Bank says

Israel-Hezbollah conflict cost Lebanon $8.5 billion, World Bank says

Direct physical damage in Lebanon amounts to at least $3.4 billion, the Damage and Loss Assessment conducted by the World Bank said.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Strong investments, exports drive Malaysia's third quarter GDP growth to 5.3 per cent

Strong investments, exports drive Malaysia's third quarter GDP growth to 5.3 per cent

BNM says exports continue to strengthen on the back of recovering external demand and positive spillovers from the global tech upcycle.
Fri Nov 15 2024
The late Daim, from ex-banker and realtor to nation's economic troubleshooter

The late Daim, from ex-banker and realtor to nation's economic troubleshooter

Tun Daim Zainuddin is best known as former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's chief economic troubleshooter.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Huge crime network forging Banksy, Warhol and Picasso uncovered in Italy

Huge crime network forging Banksy, Warhol and Picasso uncovered in Italy

Investigators said they had seized more than 2,100 fake pieces, with a potential market value of about 200 million euros.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Bag containing RM1 million lost after collection from bank

Bag containing RM1 million lost after collection from bank

It is understood that the loss of the bag was noticed by the security van driver involved when he found the vehicle's door open.
Thu Nov 07 2024
FBM KLCI rises in opening trade ahead of OPR, US election results

FBM KLCI rises in opening trade ahead of OPR, US election results

The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI advanced 4.01 points to 1,624.71.
Wed Nov 06 2024
BNM unveils key principles to harness Islamic finance for economic growth

BNM unveils key principles to harness Islamic finance for economic growth

The forum aims to enhancing branding appeal and reaching out to Islamic finance leaders in the Asia-Pacific region.
Tue Nov 05 2024
UNRWA chief says Israeli forces damaged agency's West Bank office; Israel disputes claim

UNRWA chief says Israeli forces damaged agency's West Bank office; Israel disputes claim

The Israeli military issued a statement denying responsibility for any damage to the building.
Fri Nov 01 2024
US$3 billion development for TRX diverted into Najib's account, says judge

US$3 billion development for TRX diverted into Najib's account, says judge

Prosecution shows that on March 14, 2013, the accused signed a letter supporting 1MDB's $3B bond issuance, the judge said.
Wed Oct 30 2024
IMF chief says world economy at risk of low-growth malaise, rising dissatisfaction

IMF chief says world economy at risk of low-growth malaise, rising dissatisfaction

The IMF releases new economic forecasts showing that global GDP growth will decline slightly by 20.9 to 3.1 pct from 3.2 pct this year.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Tupperware cancels auction, agrees to lender takeover

Tupperware cancels auction, agrees to lender takeover

Tupperware Brands agreed to sell its business to a group of lenders for $23.5 million in cash and over $63 million in debt relief.
Wed Oct 23 2024
War has knocked Gaza back to the 1950s, UNDP says

War has knocked Gaza back to the 1950s, UNDP says

The Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied West Bank was now 35% smaller than it was at the start of Israel's invasion of Gaza a year ago.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Musk warns of risks of US going bankrupt

Musk warns of risks of US going bankrupt

Elon Musk says the interest on the debt is trending to rapidly absorb all tax revenue, leaving nothing for critical needs.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million

Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million

A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police

Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police

Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024