Affin Hwang AM launches first shariah-compliant commodity ETF
Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad launches the first exchange traded fund (ETF) the TradePlus Shariah Gold Tracker (GOLDETF) in the country.
Wed Dec 06 2017
Malaysian stocks decline for four consecutive days
Malaysian stocks extend its losing streak on Friday, after the Federal Reserve hinted that it could end its stimulus programme next year.
Fri Jun 21 2013
Local stocks to trend lower on Friday
Local stocks are expected to open lower on Friday, mainly driven by investors' concern on Fed's plan to reduce stimulus in the coming months
Fri Jun 21 2013
Foreign funds net sellers of Malaysian stocks for two straight weeks
Foreign funds have been consistently selling Malaysian shares over the past two weeks. Will this be the start of a stock market bear run?
Sun Jun 09 2013
Malaysia stock market opens strong after BN victory
The stock market experienced one of its strongest opening in many years, after the ruling coalition Barisan Nasional extended its 56-year rule.
Mon May 06 2013
Stock market up marginally at mid day
The local stock market was marginally up at mid day, partly helped by gains in banking stocks.
Wed Feb 27 2013
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024
Zayn Malik postpones US tour dates after One Direction bandmate Liam Payne's death
Payne, 31, died on Wednesday after falling from a third-floor hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires, shocking fans of the boy band.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Why voters in a handful of swing states will decide the US presidential election
The contest will almost certainly be decided by just tens of thousands of voters a tiny fraction of the populace in a handful of states.
Sun Oct 20 2024
INSIGHT - Sudan's war risks 'lost generation' of children
A devastating crisis is unfolding in Sudan, where the most vulnerable members of society children are bearing the brunt of the violence.
Sun Oct 20 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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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