FBM KLCI pares loss at close amid market uncertainty ahead of expected US rate cut
Turnover eased to 2.30 billion units worth RM2.75 billion from Tuesday's 3.19 billion units worth RM3.35 billion.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Malaysia will still benefit under Trump or Harris' policies due to trade diversion, reshoring
Rubber gloves may benefit from higher medical demand under Kamala Harris, said CIMB Securities in its Equities Research note.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Rubber glove industry to contribute up to RM12.4bil in export revenue this year
Datuk Chan Foong Hin said for the first half of 2024, the rubber glove industry trade has surged to RM6.8 billion.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Bursa Malaysia continues to open firmer amid Wall Street gains
On the broader market, gainers outpaced decliners 234 to 142, with 255 counters unchanged, 1,786 untraded and eight suspended.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Bursa Malaysia struggles to stay positive, CI Down 0.78 pct at close
Investors remained wary of major central bank decisions, key economic data, and earnings announcements from the US mega-cap companies.
Tue Jul 30 2024
New TV show '007: Road To A Million' brings Bond-like tasks to screens
Contestants travel the world tackling James Bond-inspired challenges in new TV adventure series in the hope of winning 1 million pounds.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Rifle, fur hat, drones: North Korea's Kim returns with gifts from Russia
Vladimir Putin also presented a glove from a spacesuit worn in space.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Radioactive material leaks detected at Japan's nuclear fuel research facility
The pollution was discovered during a routine inspection of the glovebox equipment, which is designed to be airtight.
Wed Sep 13 2023
Malaysia, UK discuss cooperation to handle forced labour issue
Sivakumar said Patrick had advised the local rubber glove industry to monitor forced labour practices such as bonded labour elements.
Mon Feb 27 2023
US lifts import ban on Malaysian glove maker YTY
US says Malaysian rubber glove maker YTY Industry Holdings Sdn Bhd has resolved suspected labour abuses.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Bursa Malaysia opens almost unchanged
Bursa Malaysia opened mostly flat as the benchmark index fluctuated between gains and losses at the start of the trading day.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Boxer Tyson Fury to release 'Sweet Caroline' remake for charity
Tyson Fury is swapping his boxing gloves for a microphone with the release of his debut single.
Wed Oct 26 2022
'Superman' and superstar memorabilia worth 11 million pounds up for auction
Darth Vader's gloves will be among the famous and familiar items from films, television and the world of music up for grabs.
Wed Oct 05 2022
Zuraida: Malaysia able to achieve RM23.6b rubber gloves export revenue this year
Zuraida also said that the need to use rubber gloves, following a global increase in hygiene culture, will simultaneously increase demand.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Eight M'sian companies slapped with WRO past two years - Dewan Rakyat told
Awang Hashim said these companies comprised producers of rubber gloves and oil palm products.
Thu Jul 28 2022
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
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
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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