RM800K and counting, Astro defends stories that matter in the battle against piracy
It's more than just lost revenue; it's lost opportunities, lost jobs, and lost futures for those who create the content audiences love.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Malaysia palm oil stocks shrink as exports jump
Stock drops may fuel a rally in benchmark futures, now hovering near two-year highs.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Bridging futures: Strengthening Malaysia-China relations and ASEAN centrality in a shifting global order
As Malaysia looks to the future with China, it is essential to build a deeper, more mature partnership, says PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Nov 07 2024
'Trump trade' surges as he claims victory
US stock futures hit record highs, the dollar surged and Treasury yields jumped, while bitcoin broke $75,000 for the first time.
Wed Nov 06 2024
The Future Is Female: Women & Wealth - Securing Financial Futures
This episode of #TheFutureIsFemale shines a spotlight on financial literacy for women - an essential yet often overlooked aspect of empowerment. Melisa Idris speaks to financial planner and financial literacy provider, Aisya Rahman, founder & CEO of Aisya Rahman Advisory, which runs financial literacy workshops exclusively for professional women, women entrepreneurs, and stay at home mums.
Sun Aug 11 2024
Retired lecturer loses over RM1 mln in online investment scam
According to police, the victim joined an investment scheme known as Gold Futures XAUUSD, which was advertised on Facebook.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Singapore's central bank bans ex-Goldman banker Ng for life over 1MDB
Roger Ng is permanently banned from performing any regulated activity under the Securities and Futures Act, said MAS.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Third Nations have a role to play in today's geopolitical landscape - Danny Quah
Third Nations have a role to play in today's geopolitical landscape.
Tue Jun 06 2023
Malaysia's top palm oil producer warns El Nino may hit output
A fall in Malaysia's palm oil production could lift palm oil futures, already trading near their highest level in four months.
Tue Mar 07 2023
Indonesia policy uncertainty hampers resumption of palm oil exports
Partially reflecting the Indonesia policy uncertainty, palm oil futures FCPOc3 from rival supplier Malaysia climbed 1.67% today.
Mon May 23 2022
Indonesia palm oil shares, rupiah hit by tougher export ban
The move sends palm oil futures in Malaysia up by 9.8 pct with the jittery mood spilling over into markets.
Thu Apr 28 2022
October launch seen for new East Malaysian palm oil contract
Malaysia's bourse is targeting October to launch its East Malaysian crude palm oil contract.
Tue Aug 17 2021
FBM KLCI futures mostly lower at opening
The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI dropped 0.08 of-a-points to 1,623.88.
Wed Mar 17 2021
KLCI futures open mostly higher
Turnover stood at 1,007 lots, with open interest at 41,014 contracts.
Thu Mar 11 2021
KLCI futures open higher
The benchmark FBM KLCI advanced 13.15 points to 1,637.93 after 30 minutes of trading.
Wed Mar 10 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024