[COLUMNIST] Let fiscal policy be the primary driver to address the ringgit depreciation
Fiscal policy remains best poised as the most effective macro-economic tool to mitigate the impact from the RM's depreciation.
Mon Mar 04 2024
Worries from international investors among temporary factors of ringgit depreciation - Tengku Zafrul
Worries from the international investor community are among the temporary factors contributing to the depreciation of the ringgit at the moment.
Thu Jun 02 2022
PM Najib, 1MDB not to blame for ringgit depreciation
Treasury secretary-general, Tan Sri Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullahs today denied allegation that the declining Ringgit was due to 1Malaysia Development Berhad and Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Thu Jan 05 2017
Tourism Malaysia eyes over 66 million domestic tourists
Tourism Malaysia is targeting the sale of 17,896 tourism packages worth RM4.6 million through the MATTA Fair later this month.
Fri Mar 04 2016
Kedah confident ringgit's depreciation can attract tourists
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir says the silver lining lies when tourists opt for local destinations rather than overseas.
Sat Jan 02 2016
1MDB refutes Zeti's claim on ringgit depreciation
1Malaysia Development Berhad says other currencies have also depreciated following the abrupt fall in oil prices.
Tue Sep 22 2015
Ringgit depreciation partly influenced by sentiments - Nazir Razak
The CIMB Group chairman says negative comments and speculations on domestic issues will not help increase the value of the ringgit.
Thu Aug 20 2015
Ringgit depreciation may affect decision to pursue studies in NZ - Envoy
The ringgit depreciation may affect the number of Malaysian students going to New Zealand to further their studies, said New Zealand High Commissioner to Malaysia Dr John Subritzky.
Sat Aug 15 2015
Depreciated ringgit can attract more foreign students to Malaysia - Idris
The ringgit depreciation will make Malaysia an interesting destination for foreign students to pursue their studies here, says Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh.
Thu Aug 13 2015
Ringgit depreciation makes Malaysia a more competitive tourist spot
Malaysia will be a more lucrative tourism destination for tourists following the volatility in ringgit.
Wed Jan 07 2015
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
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?
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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
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024