
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025

All 67 victims positively identified in Washington helicopter plane collision
The US Army Corps of Engineers expects to completely remove all major airplane components from the Potomac River.
Thu Feb 06 2025

AI will help workers, not replace them, tech executives say
AI revolution will change the jobs market, but it will have an overwhelmingly positive impact on people and work.
Sun Jan 12 2025

Millions of Malaysians are inspired to #ThinkTwice with TikTok
The campaign educates on Community Guidelines, safety features, and fosters a kinder, more positive online community.
Fri Dec 13 2024
ABM's 50 Years of Impact: Fostering sustainability and socio-economic growth
This conversation delves into the association 50-year journey, highlighting their commitment to social inclusion, enriching lives, and fostering sustainable future, using real-world examples during covid to illustrate their positive socio-economic change with Executive Director of ABM (The Association of Banks in Malaysia), Dr Amina Josetta Kayani.
Wed Dec 04 2024

Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024

OpenAI launches free AI training course for teachers
The move comes as OpenAI is stepping up efforts to highlight the positive role in education of its ChatGPT chatbot.
Thu Nov 21 2024

Strong investments, exports drive Malaysia's third quarter GDP growth to 5.3 per cent
BNM says exports continue to strengthen on the back of recovering external demand and positive spillovers from the global tech upcycle.
Fri Nov 15 2024

Ringgit extends positive momentum to open higher against US dollar
The ringgit traded higher against the US Dollar in today's early session, driven by continued buying interest towards the local currency.
Mon Oct 21 2024

Malaysia urges ASEAN member states to reject overtures that cause division - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia encouraged ASEAN dialogue partners to manage their differences in order to obtain positive outcomes.
Wed Oct 09 2024

Malaysia will not be complacent despite current achievement - PM
PM says Malaysia will remain vigilant in the face of regional and global challenges, even as structural reforms yield positive results.
Mon Oct 07 2024

Strong economic fundamentals driving ringgit's growth - BNM Governor
Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed said Malaysia's projected economic growth rate of 4.0-5.0 per cent for this year is also a positive factor.
Thu Oct 03 2024

Govt steps up efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in line with economic growth - Rafizi
So far, economic indicators show promising data with positive economic growth, controlled inflation, best-performing stock market.
Mon Sep 30 2024

US rate cut, Malaysia's structural reforms and economic outlook fuelling ringgit recovery - BNM
Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed said Malaysia's positive economic outlook and structural reforms are also propelling the ringgit's rise.
Fri Sep 20 2024

BNM to maintain OPR at 3.00 pct through year-end and 2025 - Economists
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the OPR is deemed to be supportive of Malaysia's economic growth and positive for the ringgit.
Thu Sep 05 2024

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025