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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024