Ringgit opens lower vs US dollar, stronger against other major currencies
The ringgit continued to open lower against the U.S. dollar amid higher-than-expected U.S. inflation data which suggested the Federal Reserve (Fed) might keep the interest rate steady.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Bursa Malaysia retreats to open lower
At 9.10 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 4.27 points to 1,472.92 from Friday's closing of 1,477.19.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Ringgit continues downtrend to open lower against greenback
At 9 am, the local note was traded at 4.4290/4330 against the greenback from Wednesday's close of 4.4250/4300.
Thu Mar 23 2017
Ringgit opens lower against US dollar
The ringgit extended losses from Monday to open lower against the US dollar today on growing concerns over expected comments from US Federal Reserve officials later this week, dealers said.
Tue Jan 17 2017
Tokyo stocks open lower after losses in US, Europe
Tokyo stocks opened down more than one percent on Monday following sharp losses on financial markets in Europe and on Wall Street.
Mon Feb 08 2016
Local stocks to trend lower on Friday
Local stocks are expected to open lower on Friday, mainly driven by investors' concern on Fed's plan to reduce stimulus in the coming months
Fri Jun 21 2013
Share prices on Bursa Malaysia open lower
Share prices on Bursa Malaysia opened lower today as profit-taking on blue chips extended ahead of the weekend amid bearish Wall Street sentiments, dealers said.
Fri May 10 2013
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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