Govt confident of achieving 2024 inflation, GDP targets even with diesel subsidy retargeting
The government is targeting headline inflation of 2.0-3.5 per cent and gross domestic product growth of 4.0-5.0 per cent for this year.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Malaysia’s headline inflation to moderate to 2.5 pct in 2024 - World Bank
Core inflation will also likely trend lower in 2024, and poverty is expected to decline further, World Bank noted.
Mon Apr 01 2024
Australia survives sold out Taylor Swift shows without spike in inflation
The Taylor Swift effect that drove up travel and hotel-related costs had analysts looking for an uptick in headline inflation in February.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Showbiz in 2023: Hollywood strikes, Beatles last song, 'Swift effect'
From strikes paralysing Hollywood to Beatles releasing their last ever song, the world of entertainment provided many headlines this year.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Malaysia's inflation moderates to 1.8% in October - DOSM
Malaysia's headline inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), moderated to 1.8 per cent in October 2023, the lowest since April 2021.
Fri Nov 24 2023
WhatsApp to war: How Cubans were recruited to fight for Russia
News of Cubans ending up in the Russian military hit headlines when the Havana govt says it is "not part of the war in Ukraine.
Sun Oct 08 2023
Troubled World Scout Jamboree bows out with K-pop in Seoul
Around 40,000 people gathered for the concert headlined by NewJeans and IVE at Seoul's World Cup stadium.
Fri Aug 11 2023
Notepad With Ibrahim Sani: Limitations and risks of AI-Generated Personal Finance Advice
ChatGPT and AI dominate headlines, but generative AI, including personal finance advice, has limitations. It lacks true understanding and relies on statistical probabilities, leading to 'hallucination'. Full discussion with Stephanie Leung, Chief Investment Officer of StashAway. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Thu Jul 13 2023
Fahmi lambasts parties behind edited news headline
Slander has become prevalent, said Fahmi Fadzil.
Mon Jun 26 2023
Forbes billionaires 2023: Here's Malaysia's top 5
With notable names maintaining their positions and new entrants making a strong impact, Malaysia's billionaires continue to make headlines.
Thu Jun 01 2023
Bad Bunny, Blackpink, Frank Ocean headlining historic Coachella
It's set to be a history-making weekend, with Bad Bunny as the first Spanish-language and first Latin American act to headline.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Watch out humans, artificial general intelligence could be coming to ChatGPT 5
While ChatGPT 4 is busy making headlines, OpenAI is already working on the next steps for its conversational AI.
Mon Apr 10 2023
Headline inflation rises to 3.3 pct in 2022, expected to moderate but remain elevated in 2023 - BNM
Malaysia's headline inflation increased to 3.3 pct in 2022 compared with 2.5 per cent in 2021, while core inflation averaged higher at 3 pct, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.
Fri Feb 10 2023
Headline inflation stable at 4.0 pct in November 2022 - BNM
Headline inflation continues to remain stable at 4.0 per cent in November 2022, similar to October 2022, as the increase in core inflation was offset by lower inflation in other categories.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Cases on Najib, Rosmah hit headlines again in 2022
The high-profile ruling saw Najib Razak become the country's first former prime minister sent to jail for a criminal offence.
Thu Dec 29 2022
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