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Ringgit strengthens 14.4 pct vs USD in 3Q 2024; One of the best performing currencies globally

Ringgit strengthens 14.4 pct vs USD in 3Q 2024; One of the best performing currencies globally

The local currency's performance was primarily driven by the US Federal Reserves' 50 basis points policy rate cut.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Ringgit stronger against US dollar on lower US bond yield

Ringgit stronger against US dollar on lower US bond yield

The rising US jobless claims, weaker housing sales and slightly lower US bond yields, ultimately favoured the ringgit.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Weakening ringgit, brace for the impact, says expert

Weakening ringgit, brace for the impact, says expert

The ringgit will likely stay weaker until second quarter despite measures introduced by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to stabilise the local unit.
Thu Mar 02 2017
Asian shares fall on Fed plan, credit fears hit China

Asian shares fall on Fed plan, credit fears hit China

Asian markets tumbled Monday, extending last week's falls after the US Federal Reserve indicated it could reel in its stimulus later in the year.
Mon Jun 24 2013
US stock plunge extends global markets rout

US stock plunge extends global markets rout

Worries over China's economic slowdown and the possible end to the Federal Reserve's stimulus sent global markets into a tailspin Thursday.
Thu Jun 20 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024