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Rising equity market capitalisation further evidence of Malaysia's economic recovery - PM

Rising equity market capitalisation further evidence of Malaysia's economic recovery - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the ESG agenda is increasingly shaping the world economy and capital markets.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Markets lean on 'Trump trade' as former president leads

Markets lean on 'Trump trade' as former president leads

Global investors were increasingly pricing in a win late on Tuesday for Republican Donald Trump.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Ringgit rebounds, opens higher against weakening greenback

Ringgit rebounds, opens higher against weakening greenback

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit is likely to trade sideways as markets prepare for a busy week.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Brazil's Lula says head injury 'serious,' with update from doctors in coming days

Brazil's Lula says head injury 'serious,' with update from doctors in coming days

The president's injury forced him to cancel a trip to Russia for a summit of the BRICS group of major emerging markets being held in Kazan.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Criminal networks in Southeast Asia flourish in Telegram's 'underground markets', UN says

Criminal networks in Southeast Asia flourish in Telegram's 'underground markets', UN says

Southeast Asia has emerged as a major hub for a multibillion-dollar industry that targets victims across the world with fraudulent schemes.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Taiwan girds for weakening Typhoon Krathon, shuts down for second day

Taiwan girds for weakening Typhoon Krathon, shuts down for second day

The island shut down for a second day with hundreds of flights grounded and financial markets closed.
Thu Oct 03 2024
How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East

How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East

For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.
Sat Sep 21 2024
Marking the 60th anniversary of G77 and China at UNCTAD Geneva with Malaysia’s nasi lemak

Marking the 60th anniversary of G77 and China at UNCTAD Geneva with Malaysia’s nasi lemak

SMEs, including those in its supply chain, can access new export markets and gain global recognition.
Mon Sep 16 2024
INSIGHT - Coke and Pepsi boycott over Gaza lifts Muslim countries' local sodas

INSIGHT - Coke and Pepsi boycott over Gaza lifts Muslim countries' local sodas

Coca-Cola and its bottlers, and PepsiCo, still see the countries as important areas for growth, particularly as Western markets slow down.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Ringgit extends rally against US dollar, taking cue from Bursa Malaysia gains

Ringgit extends rally against US dollar, taking cue from Bursa Malaysia gains

Foreign investors' strong interest in Malaysia's capital markets has boosted demand for the ringgit, said Dr. Mohd Afzanizam.
Wed Aug 28 2024
EXPLAINER - Thai court to decide fates of PM and opposition party

EXPLAINER - Thai court to decide fates of PM and opposition party

Srettha Thavisin's case is among factors that have heightened political uncertainty and roiled financial markets in Thailand.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Ringgit likely appreciates further in 2H 2024 on US rate cut optimism - MIDF

Ringgit likely appreciates further in 2H 2024 on US rate cut optimism - MIDF

The bank said the return of foreign funds into emerging markets, is expected to bolster regional currencies, including the ringgit.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Bank Negara Malaysia keeps OPR unchanged at 3.00 pct

Bank Negara Malaysia keeps OPR unchanged at 3.00 pct

Bank Negara Malaysia said the global economy continues to expand amid resilient labour markets and continued recovery in global trade.
Thu Jul 11 2024
US SPACs give attractive returns to Malaysian companies - ARC Group

US SPACs give attractive returns to Malaysian companies - ARC Group

ARC Group's Sergio Camarero said investors are looking at emerging markets to find more attractive returns.
Thu May 16 2024
Bank Negara Malaysia keeps OPR unchanged at 3.0%

Bank Negara Malaysia keeps OPR unchanged at 3.0%

The central bank said the global economy continues to expand amid resilient labour markets in some countries and recovery in global trade.
Thu May 09 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'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?

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

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

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

[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

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’ 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

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

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, 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