Budget 2025: Any minimum wage increase unlikely to exert significant inflationary pressure - Economist
Key factors in determining the minimum wage include the poverty line income, productivity growth, and the consumer price index.
Thu Oct 17 2024
OPR decision will continue to be driven by domestic factors - Amir Hamzah
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan says the current OPR of 3.0 per cent is conducive to supporting economic growth.
Wed Oct 16 2024
World Bank upgrades Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast to 4.9 pct in 2024
Apurva Sanghi says both domestic and external factors back the upgraded growth forecast as the global economy is doing much better.
Tue Oct 08 2024
[COLUMNIST] Ringgit’s resurgence: Beyond the dollar’s decline
The ringgit's remarkably strong performance in Q3 2024 suggests that factors beyond the dollar's depreciation influence its rise.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Strong economic fundamentals driving ringgit's growth - BNM Governor
Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed said Malaysia's projected economic growth rate of 4.0-5.0 per cent for this year is also a positive factor.
Thu Oct 03 2024
India police detains 600 workers, union members as Samsung protests escalate
More than 1,000 workers have disrupted operations and protested in a makeshift tent close to the factory.
Tue Oct 01 2024
TSMC, Samsung consider building chip factories in UAE, WSJ reports
Top executives at TSMC have visited the UAE recently and talked about a plant complex on par with some of the companys largest and most advanced facilities in Taiwan, the WSJ said.
Mon Sep 23 2024
BNM unlikely to follow US Fed rate cut, eyes domestic and global conditions
Dr. Mohd Afzanizam said Malaysia's open economy is highly sensitive to external factors like international trade and capital flows.
Thu Sep 19 2024
AWANI Tonight: Essential factors to consider before public transport expansion
Transport consultant Wan Agyl Wan Hassan weighs on the vital steps to be taken before scaling Malaysia's public transport system further.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc on infrastructure, factories in Vietnam
Vietnam's meteorological agency warns of ongoing flood and landslide risks from the strongest storm to hit the country in decades.
Mon Sep 09 2024
Odour pollution: Ammonia gas detected at Sungai Pandan - Johor DOE
According to DOE, ammonia gas is commonly used by industries such as fertiliser factories and ice manufacturing plants.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Death toll in India's Andhra Pradesh pharma factory blast rises to 17
The fire broke out at a privately held Escientia Advanced Sciences' 40-acre manufacturing unit that was operational since 2019.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Man dies after falling into palm kernel processing machine at Kuala Langat factory
The remains of a man were found in a palm kernel processing machine, after he is believed to have fallen into it, said police.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Domestic violence believed to be a factor in murder of mother, daughter
Investigations revealed the suspect had been living with his wife and three children in the abandoned building for the past week.
Tue Aug 20 2024
EXPLAINER - Thai court to decide fates of PM and opposition party
Srettha Thavisin's case is among factors that have heightened political uncertainty and roiled financial markets in Thailand.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 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