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
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