Ringgit kicks off the week in steady mode, bullish outlook remains
The ringgit opened almost flat and is expected to retain its bullish trend as the US Fed rate cut last week signalled a soft landing for the US economic growth
Mon Sep 23 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 flattish in early session amid weaker Wall Street performance
In the broader market, decliners outpaced gainers 328 to 149, with 338 counters unchanged, 1,643 untraded and 16 suspended.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Bursa Malaysia recoups earlier losses to end flattish
Mohd Sedek Jantan said the overall sentiment towards the Malaysian market remained robust.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Papua New Guinea continue rescue efforts after hundreds feared killed in landslide
More than 670 people were feared killed in a massive landslide which flattened a remote village in the Pacific nation's northern region.
Mon May 27 2024
Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA
UCLA officials said the campus, with nearly 52,000 students, would remain shuttered except for limited operations till Friday.
Fri May 03 2024
Police tracking down trio who burned kitten in Kajang
Kajang police chief ACP Mohd Zaid Hassan said that the incident was captured on CCTV cameras.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Task force to inspect safety equipment in all buildings - JBPM DG
JBPM said if buildings do not meet the set criteria then enforcement can be imposed to require them to upgrade existing systems.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Sri Sabah Flats fire victims to move to transit homes Thursday - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said that all victims can reside in the transit homes for a period of six months to three years.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Fire at Sri Sabah flats believed due to wiring problems - JBPM
JBPM said initial investigation found the fire started in unit number three, subsequently denying claims it was caused by fireworks
Tue Feb 13 2024
Sri Sabah Flats fire: Jittery residents on 16th floor move out
Some residents temporarily evacuate their homes over fears the structural integrity of the building was affected by the fire.
Tue Feb 13 2024
"I thought smell of smoke from fireworks" - Witness
Loo Choon Ming said fire hydrant located at each floor was not functioning and that it resulted in the fire spearing to other areas quickly.
Mon Feb 12 2024
Bursa Malaysia opens higher, maintains positive tone
Bursa Malaysia continued its positive tone from last Friday, opening higher on Monday despite Wall Street's flattish tone last week.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Singapore's clandestine cats can soon legally call the city-state home
The authorities are surveying members of the public on the "proposed cat management framework" which should come into place later in 2024.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Ringgit flat vs US dollar, stronger against other currencies at opening
The ringgit was traded almost flat at the opening against the US dollar today on lack of fresh buying interest amid low volatility due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Fri Nov 24 2023
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024