2023 a year of headwinds for Malaysia's major commodities
Malaysia's major commodities suffered a setback in 2023 despite a weaker ringgit as it was overshadowed by demand deficits due to global economic uncertainties arising from the ongoing geopolitical te
Tue Dec 05 2023
Weaker ringgit dampens travel to Singapore
Over a year, the ringgit fluctuated between 2.85 and 3.15 against the Singapore dollar.
Tue Feb 14 2017
We must not downplay the devaluation of the Ringgit
Zan Azlee believes that although there may be advantages to a weaker Ringgit, control measures are needed to prevent the country from going on a downward spiral.
Thu Aug 13 2015
Travel agents express concern over weaker ringgit - MATTA President
The demand for overseas tour packages have dropped due to the weakening ringgit.
Thu Jun 11 2015
Weaker ringgit will hit airlines this year: Alliance Research
It expects the local airline industry to experience deteriorating financial performance this year as unit cost is expected to rise.
Mon Mar 31 2014
Ringgit slide as emerging market currencies fall against US Dollar
THE ringgit touched a 52 week low against the US dollar at 3.3567 on Monday, January 27 and the erosion of value of currencies across the globe was a major concern for investors.
Mon Jan 27 2014
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
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
Sun Oct 20 2024
Zayn Malik postpones US tour dates after One Direction bandmate Liam Payne's death
Payne, 31, died on Wednesday after falling from a third-floor hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires, shocking fans of the boy band.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Why voters in a handful of swing states will decide the US presidential election
The contest will almost certainly be decided by just tens of thousands of voters a tiny fraction of the populace in a handful of states.
Sun Oct 20 2024
INSIGHT - Sudan's war risks 'lost generation' of children
A devastating crisis is unfolding in Sudan, where the most vulnerable members of society children are bearing the brunt of the violence.
Sun Oct 20 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