Ringgit easier vs US dollar amid expectations of tight US monetary policy
A chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit is expected to move in a narrow range today.
Mon May 13 2024
The sole Malaysian left standing, 'Agile' Aira won her maiden R16 victory in El Gouna Open
"I am aware of the expectations of being the only Malaysian left standing but I'm just looking forward to give my best performance."
Sun Apr 21 2024
NASA's historic Mars helicopter Ingenuity grounded for good after 72 flights
Ingenuity grounded for good after flying dozens of times over three years, ending a landmark mission that far exceeded all expectations.
Thu Feb 01 2024
Paris 2024: Podium Programme athletes must double up efforts to qualify - Hannah
Hannah Yeoh said the ministry had fulfilled athletes' expectations on the matter, and now it was time for them to strive for qualification.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Argentina's Peronists soar in election to seal run-off with radical Milei
Argentina's ruling Peronist coalition smashed expectations to lead the country's general election on Sunday, setting the stage for a polarised run-off vote next month.
Mon Oct 23 2023
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: Belanjawan2024: Examining tax code on capital vs labour
Aurobindo Ponniah, Director at PwC Taxation Services, offers insights on tax reforms and fiscal strategies. Stay tuned for his expectations on Budget 2024 and potential tax implications. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Tue Sep 26 2023
AWANI Review: TDCX: What makes great customer experience?
Customer satisfaction is critical to business success, and in an era of rising expectations, outsourcing has become a strategic choice for many. Byron Fernandez, CIO of TDCX, explores the key elements that create great customer experiences.
Sat Sep 23 2023
The Future is Female: Gender Equality - Politics as a Pathway to Equality
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris explores how gender roles, stereotypes, and societal expectations shape the prospects of women in political parties, and the urgent need for change. She speaks to Dr Ummu Atiyah Ahmad Zakuan, Associate Professor at UUM and advocate for gender equality, about strategies to create a more inclusive and equal political landscape.
Sun Jul 23 2023
In the eyes of the rakyat: What makes a good cabinet?
Rakyat of today has high demands and expectations of their Governments and Cabinet members.
Tue Jul 11 2023
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
UN Security Council asks for advice on dealing with Afghan Taliban
The Security Council expressed concern in the resolution at the lack of progress made by the Taliban on its expectations.
Fri Mar 17 2023
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G rollout: Swift way forward away from SWN
There are no examples worldwide where the high expectations placed on nation-scale SWN would have come to fruition, says Dr Rais Hussin.
Mon Mar 06 2023
BNM to continue adjusting OPR gradually in line with the health of economy
BNM made no change in the OPR in its first monetary policy meeting for 2023, meeting the expectations of some economists and research houses.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Ringgit extends gains against greenback on expectation of slower US interest rate hike pace
The ringgit continued its positive momentum this morning to open slightly higher against the greenback on the expectation of a US Federal Reserve downshift to a 25 basis points interest rate hike.
Mon Jan 16 2023
World champs Aaron-Wooi Yik crash out of Malaysia Open
Reigning world champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik again failed to live up to expectations when they crashed out in the second round of the 2023 Malaysia Open.
Thu Jan 12 2023
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024