Ringgit opens marginally higher vs US dollar as traders assess Feds next move
Traders are reassessing their stand on the US Fed's next move given the high possibility that a soft-landing scenario would materialise.
Mon Oct 07 2024
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
55 years after first moon landing when a 'small step for man' became a 'giant leap for mankind'
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin traveled to the lunar surface and became the first humans to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969.
Sat Jul 20 2024
Air India plane bound for US makes unscheduled Russia landing
Air India sent an aircraft a day later to pick up the stranded passengers.
Fri Jul 19 2024
United Airlines flight loses wheel on takeoff, lands safely with no injuries
The aircraft lost a landing-gear wheel when it took off from Los Angeles but landed safely in Denver, its planned destination.
Tue Jul 09 2024
SpaceX's Starship survives return to Earth, aces landing test on fourth try
Elon Musk said SpaceX is planning at least six Starship test flights this year, with more expected in the years ahead.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Gaza aid still departing Cyprus by sea while landing pier fixed, Cypriot official says
A spokesperson said offloading aid had slowed down, but the sea corridor had not ceased operating.
Thu May 30 2024
Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered severe turbulence incident
Nine Malaysians, including one crew were on board Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 that had emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Wed May 22 2024
After Singapore Airlines turbulence accident, flight crews urge buckling up
Airlines are required by law to switch on seatbelt sign during takeoff and landing, but carriers have own procedures for mid-air turbulence.
Wed May 22 2024
One dead as Singapore Airlines plane makes emergency landing due to turbulence, 30 reported injured
The aircraft with 211 passengers and 18 crew was headed to Singapore when it made the emergency landing, the airline said in a statement.
Tue May 21 2024
Cargo plane makes emergency landing at Istanbul airport, crew safe
A Boeing 763 freighter made an emergency landing at Istanbul Airport after its landing gear did not extend.
Wed May 08 2024
US racing to prepare Gaza jetty by May 1, says US official
The United States is working hard to prepare a landing jetty which would facilitate aid to Gaza by sea, a senior US official said.
Fri Mar 22 2024
US achieves first moon landing in half century with private spacecraft
NASA hailed the landing as major achievement of sending commercially flown spacecraft on scientific scouting missions to the moon.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Japan counts down to precision 'moon sniper' landing mission
Dubbed the "moon sniper", the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency probe is attempting to land within 100 metres (328 feet) of its target.
Fri Jan 19 2024
EXPLAINER - Why is Japan's 'moon sniper' landing mission important?
Japan aims to become the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon when it attempts the precision landing of the SLIM probe.
Thu Jan 18 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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024