[COLUMNIST] Sowing change: Why agricultural modernisation is key to profound national progress
Modernising agriculture will boost food security and create opportunities to enhance our nation's economic growth.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Govt taking appropriate action to enhance Malaysia's competitiveness ranking - PM
The government is looking at and taking the appropriate action to raise Malaysia's position in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR), which currently stands at number 34.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Ringgit weakness significantly impacts Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking - Tengku Zafrul
Drop in rank from 27th to 34th in 2024 due to using outdated 2023 data to assess national competitiveness, ministry study finds.
Fri Jun 21 2024
MITI minister to elaborate on Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking
Malaysia has slipped by seven places to rank at 34th out of 67 countries in the IMD's World Competitiveness Ranking 2024.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Malaysia ranks 27th in 2023 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking
Malaysia's improvement were mainly backed by its economic recovery, investment growth and bright spots in exchange rate stability.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Singapore plans to boost tourism through movie and TV shoots
To be eligible for the funding, the shows or movies must be shot in Singapore, before the first quarter of 2027.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Federal Court fixed Feb 7 next year for prosecution's IMDB-related forfeiture appeal hearing
The Federal Court fixed Feb 7 next year for hearing the prosecution's appeals to forfeit monies belonging to nine entities including UMNO and Wanita MCA, allegedly linked to the IMDB funds.
Tue Oct 18 2022
Malaysia ranks 32nd in 2022 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking
Malaysia drops down by seven positions from the 25th spot in 2021, in the 2022 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking.
Wed Jun 15 2022
Evidence-based policy needs to be promoted - Ismail Sabri
The EBP approach should be promoted in the government's effort to achieve the target of being among the world's nine best economies.
Thu Nov 25 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia hits another 16,840 new COVID-19 cases, Washington reinstates indoor mask mandate
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Sept 2: Appeal decision on forfeiture suit against UMNO, Wanita MCA and seven others
The Court of Appeal set Sept 2 for decision on the prosecution's appeal against a High Court ruling in dismissing its forfeiture application against UMNO and Wanita MCA, as well as six other entities.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Rain, gusty winds hit India's eastern coast as cyclone Yaas makes landfall
Cyclone Yaas started to make landfall on India's eastern coast on Wednesday morning, triggering rain and gusty winds, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Wed May 26 2021
Khairuddin says he was detained under SOSMA to protect Najib
Khairuddin told the High Court that his detention under the SOSMA was to protect Najib who allegedly abused his powers in connection with IMDB.
Tue Apr 27 2021
Malaysia still a competitive investment destination despite current uncertainties - Azmin Ali
Malaysia is ranked 12th in the World Bank's Doing Business 2020 and 27th in the IMD World Competitiveness 2020.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Jho Low's wife fails to get Cypriot citizenship - Report
The results of the investigation found that Jesselynn's application was rejected after Jho Low was linked to the IMDB scandal.
Tue Feb 02 2021
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024