Bursa Malaysia turns higher at midmorning in tandem with regional peers
The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rose 2.50 points to 1,606.54 from yesterday's close of 1,604.04.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Bursa Malaysia remains positive at midday
Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday, supported by persistent buying in heavyweight stocks while tracking its regional peers.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Ringgit opens higher ahead of key US economic data
Contrary to the ringgit's performance against the major currencies, the local note was stronger against its ASEAN peers.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Consider This: Refugee Children - Early Education in Exile
The majority of refugee children in Malaysia struggle to access the early learning so crucial for their development. With the absence of a systematic approach, many refugee families and teachers are left navigating an under-resourced Early Childhood Education landscape—leaving refugee children behind their peers, threatening their developmental potential and future opportunities. To mark #WorldRefugeeDay2024 this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kimberley Kong, Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Education and Child Development at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Ringgit continues its upward momentum to open higher against US dollar
The ringgit was mostly higher against its ASEAN peers but depreciated vis-a-vis the Singapore dollar.
Wed Jun 05 2024
Meta launches Creator Academy to train, support content creators in Malaysia
The academy would give creators of the early stages of their creator journey the opportunity to learn from established peers locally.
Fri Mar 10 2023
Who could replace World Bank President David Malpass?
Here are names being floated by US officials, climate change experts, and global development peers as possible candidates for the job.
Thu Feb 16 2023
5G deadline remains or Malaysia risks losing out to peers - Tengku Zafrul
The government is willing to consider fiscal incentives to assist telcos' transition to 5G, to mitigate any short-term commercial consequences of providing 5G services to their customers.
Fri Jun 17 2022
Malaysia needs underlying structural economic transformation to boost productivity - World Bank
Ferro said has the country has lagged its global aspirational peers that have nearly three times the productivity levels.
Thu Mar 24 2022
'Better Days' director hopes Oscar-nominated film inspires Chinese peers to tackle hard topics
The romantic crime film, shot in mainland China and the first by a Hong Kong-born director to receive an Oscar nomination.
Wed Apr 14 2021
Mental after-effects linked to lockdown can be countered - as long as you socialize
Study reveals, our brains return to normal as soon as we start socializing with our peers again.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Pace of recovery at Malaysian banks set to exceed regional peers' - Moody's
This stronger asset quality will help Malaysian banks restore profitability faster than their peers.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Malaysian firms have stronger debt protection metrics than ASEAN peers - RAM Ratings
The average Malaysian firm also has enough cash to support 3.5 months' operating expenses.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Passing of Bugaya assemblywoman felt by Sabah political comrades
The death of Bugaya assemblywoman Datin Manis Muka Mohd Darah due to kidney complications was felt by her political peers in Sabah.
Tue Nov 17 2020
Google steps up campaign against EU push for tough new tech rules
The proposal has triggered intense lobbying from U.S. tech giants and even some European tech peers are worried about the impact.
Thu Oct 29 2020
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024