More flood victims in Perlis, Kedah
In Kedah, the number of victims rose to 2,505 people from 907 families this morning, compared to 1,419 people last night.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Ringgit opens flat against USD
The ringgit remained unchanged at 4.4295/4350 compared to the greenback from last Friday's close of 4.4295/4350.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Bursa Malaysia edges higher in cautious trade mode ahead of US inflation print
At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose by 0.17 per cent or 2.83 points compared with Tuesday's close of 1,609.52.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Tough-talking Haniyeh was seen as the more moderate face of Hamas
Ismail Haniyeh was seen by many diplomats as a moderate compared to the more hardline members of the Iran-backed group inside Gaza.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Olympics - Can Paris 2024 be the greenest Games yet?
Paris 2024 has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by half compared to the average emitted during the London and Rio Summer Games.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Malaysia's inflation remains at 2.0 pct in June 2024 - DOSM
According to DOSM, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was at 133.0 points compared to 130.4 in June 2023.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Dengue cases up with five deaths in epid week 27
Dengue fever cases rose to 2,805 in the 27th Epidemiological Week compared to 2,788 cases the previous week, with five deaths.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Poisoned crackers: Two brothers still unconscious, mother prays
The eldest boy had no physical reaction at all and was the most critical compared to his younger brother with both of them still in a coma.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Malaysia's inflation rises to 2.0 PCT in May - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate climbed to 2.0 per cent in May compared to a 1.8 per cent hike in April.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Sg Bakap Polls: Cooperation between Unity Gov't component parties very good - Chang
Cooperation between component parties of the Unity Government is very good and much closer during the Sungai Bakap by-election campaign period compared to previously, PKR vice-president Chang Lih Kang
Tue Jun 25 2024
Malaysia eyes BRICS membership to amplify global voice - Mohamad
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Msia's influence will grow significantly as part of this economic bloc compared to operating independently.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Malaysia’s April inflation at 1.8 pct for third consecutive month - DoSM
The overall monthly inflation recorded an increase of 0.2 per cent compared to 0.1 per cent in March 2024.
Fri May 24 2024
Unity government never "withhold" allocation for states, including Terengganu - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the development allocation for Terengganu increased to RM1.59 bln this year compared to RM1.55 bln in 2023.
Thu Mar 21 2024
No plans to peg the ringgit at this time - Amir Hamzah
Looking at the pegging of the ringgit around 1998, the economic condition at that time was different compared to the current condition.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Only 2.8 per cent of 730 Work Ministry’s projects in 2023 considered "sick"
Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the number of sick projects is small compared to the projects are active and have been completed.
Tue Mar 12 2024
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