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BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia

BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia

BMI expects household spending growth to improve over 2023, driven by sustained economic expansion and normalizing consumption levels.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Eminem asks Republican Ramaswamy to not use his music in presidential campaign

Eminem asks Republican Ramaswamy to not use his music in presidential campaign

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy was at the center of many of last week's first primary debate's most dramatic moments.
Tue Aug 29 2023
5G: Maxis' participation in DNB shows recognition of its cost-effectiveness, says BMI

5G: Maxis' participation in DNB shows recognition of its cost-effectiveness, says BMI

Participating telecommunication companies recognised that it would be more cost-effective to pool their investments, BMI said.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Fitch Solutions Unit revises upward Malaysia's 2023 GDP Forecast to 4.2 per cent

Fitch Solutions Unit revises upward Malaysia's 2023 GDP Forecast to 4.2 per cent

The research company said Malaysia's 1Q performance was well above consensus and its own expectations of 4.8 per cent.
Tue May 16 2023
Bank Negara likely to hold OPR at 3.0 pct for rest of 2023 - BMI

Bank Negara likely to hold OPR at 3.0 pct for rest of 2023 - BMI

BMI said BNM would increasingly turn its focus to supporting growth over the coming months as inflation continues to moderate domestically.
Fri May 05 2023
Scientists' new 'biological BMI' could give a more precise picture of metabolic health

Scientists' new 'biological BMI' could give a more precise picture of metabolic health

This index claims to provide a more precise picture of a person's metabolic health by taking into account additional data.
Sun Apr 02 2023
More than half of the world will be overweight or obese by 2035 - report

More than half of the world will be overweight or obese by 2035 - report

Rates of obesity are rising particularly quickly among children and in lower income countries, the report found.
Thu Mar 02 2023
Can you be overweight and healthy?

Can you be overweight and healthy?

The debate revolves around whether a physically active overweight or obese person can still be considered metabolically healthy.
Sat Jun 11 2022
COVID-19 vaccine a protective shield against more severe infection

COVID-19 vaccine a protective shield against more severe infection

Dr Noor Hisham said fully vaccinated individuals would experience less severe symptoms compared to those who have not been vaccinated.
Sun Jul 25 2021
Sometimes demonised, sometimes lauded, milk might in the end be fine

Sometimes demonised, sometimes lauded, milk might in the end be fine

Study now suggests that drinking milk is not harmful to your health.
Wed May 26 2021
Living near fast-food restaurants may not have an effect on childhood obesity

Living near fast-food restaurants may not have an effect on childhood obesity

Health experts around the world have been concerned for years about the impact of fast food on the eating habits of younger children.
Fri Jan 15 2021
A higher BMI in childhood linked to higher risk of heart disease and diabetes in later life

A higher BMI in childhood linked to higher risk of heart disease and diabetes in later life

Mendelian randomization involves studying genetic variants to see whether certain factors are associated with a higher or lower risk of disease.
Thu May 07 2020
Insufficient sleep may add more than an inch to your waist, study suggests

Insufficient sleep may add more than an inch to your waist, study suggests

The relationship between more sleep and smaller waists and a lower body mass index (BMI) appeared to be almost linear.
Tue Aug 01 2017
Heavier is now 'healthier' than in 1970s: study

Heavier is now 'healthier' than in 1970s: study

Being on the heavier side may not be as dangerous as it was in the 1970s, at least when it comes to the risk of dying, according to a study Tuesday.
Wed May 11 2016
Waist size 'strongly predicts' heart disease risk: study

Waist size 'strongly predicts' heart disease risk: study

A study involving people with diabetes has shown that belly size is a stronger predictor of a dangerous kind of heart disease than body mass index, researchers said.
Mon Apr 04 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024