![Ringgit rebounds to open higher vs US dollar Ringgit rebounds to open higher vs US dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673833580_Bajet.jpg)
Ringgit rebounds to open higher vs US dollar
US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said the central bank will not wait until inflation hits two per cent to cut interest rates.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Bursa Malaysia starts firmer despite Wall Street's mixed performance Bursa Malaysia starts firmer despite Wall Street's mixed performance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712037075_BursaMalaysia.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia starts firmer despite Wall Street's mixed performance
Investors focused on the US Federal Reserve's semi-annual testimony to assess the US economic growth and monetary policy paths.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Allocations to MPs meant for development of constituencies, says DPM Fadillah Allocations to MPs meant for development of constituencies, says DPM Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717917584_FadillahYusof.jpg)
Allocations to MPs meant for development of constituencies, says DPM Fadillah
DPM Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the MP's role is to coordinate the allocation.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Govt assures Bumiputera quota for matriculation remain unchanged - PM Govt assures Bumiputera quota for matriculation remain unchanged - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81719809248_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Govt assures Bumiputera quota for matriculation remain unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said quota under Article 153 of the Federal Constitution remains for Malays and Bumiputeras in Sabah and Sarawak.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719569362_TBKABINETPUTRAJAYA.jpg)
National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct
The National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct when deliberating issues of national interest, an expert suggests
Fri Jun 28 2024
Consider This: Federalism - When States Want More
Recently Johor and Penang have made headlines with their push for a larger share of the taxes they collect. Johor, at the urging of regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, is seeking 20 to 30 percent of its collected taxes, while Penang is seeking 20 percent. These demands are raising important questions about decentralisation and financial autonomy. Additionally, Sabah and Sarawak’s unique position under the MA63 adds to the complexity of these discussions. How should Malaysia navigate the demands for greater funds? On the episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to economist Professor Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram, and Dr Tricia Yeoh, CEO of IDEAS Malaysia.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Indira Gandhi loses suit against IGP, govt Indira Gandhi loses suit against IGP, govt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81634300720_IndiraGandhi.jpg)
Indira Gandhi loses suit against IGP, govt
The High Court today has dismissed kindergarten teacher M. Indira Gandhi's RM100 million suit against the police and government.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![High Court rejects Malaysian Bar’s bid to challenge AG’s DNAA for Ahmad Zahid's DNAA High Court rejects Malaysian Bar’s bid to challenge AG’s DNAA for Ahmad Zahid's DNAA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717492227_TBZAHIDJHR.jpg)
High Court rejects Malaysian Bar’s bid to challenge AG’s DNAA for Ahmad Zahid's DNAA
Judge Datuk Amarjeet Singh also dismissed the Bar's bid to refer three constitutional questions over the same matter to the Federal Court.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![Housewife, former lover escape gallows for murdering husband in his sleep Housewife, former lover escape gallows for murdering husband in his sleep](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Housewife, former lover escape gallows for murdering husband in his sleep
K. Annamah and G. Puganeswaran escaped the gallows today after the Federal Court commuted their sentences to 36 years in prison.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Sultan Ibrahim channels RM1.75 mln to Federal Government to bid for FFF1 plate Sultan Ibrahim channels RM1.75 mln to Federal Government to bid for FFF1 plate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718851457_SultanIbrahimSulta.jpg)
Sultan Ibrahim channels RM1.75 mln to Federal Government to bid for FFF1 plate
The King hopes the value of the bid channeled to the federal government would be used to help the people.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Apex court dismisses Malaysian Bar’s leave to appeal bid to refer constitutional questions Apex court dismisses Malaysian Bar’s leave to appeal bid to refer constitutional questions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Apex court dismisses Malaysian Bar’s leave to appeal bid to refer constitutional questions
Federal Court denies Malaysian Bar's appeal to refer constitutional questions on the 2020 emergency proclamation.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Dialog Tiga Penjuru: Analisis ‘hujah’ Pemangku Sultan Johor
Adakah kita benar-benar fahami tentang konsep penubuhan Persekutuan Malaysia dan hubung kaitnya dengan kedudukan asal negeri-negeri?
Sejauh mana semangat federalisme perlu dipertahankan dan bagaimana pula konsep desentralisasi dilihat pilihan terbaik untuk pertumbuhan ekonomi?
Dialog Tiga Penjuru, Khamis 8.30 malam
Sejauh mana semangat federalisme perlu dipertahankan dan bagaimana pula konsep desentralisasi dilihat pilihan terbaik untuk pertumbuhan ekonomi?
Dialog Tiga Penjuru, Khamis 8.30 malam
Thu Jun 13 2024
![Digital billboard along Federal Highway catches fire Digital billboard along Federal Highway catches fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81717146836_kebakaran.jpg)
Digital billboard along Federal Highway catches fire
Videos of the fire do show individuals coming down from the billboard and firefighters at the scene trying to put out the fire.
Fri May 31 2024
![Papan iklan terbakar: Bomba selamatkan sembilan mangsa Papan iklan terbakar: Bomba selamatkan sembilan mangsa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81717146887_kebakaran.jpg)
Papan iklan terbakar: Bomba selamatkan sembilan mangsa
Seramai sembilan individu diselamatkan dalam kejadian kebakaran sebuah papan iklan digital di Lebuhraya Persekutuan tengah hari Jumaat.
Fri May 31 2024
![Papan iklan digital di Lebuhraya Persekutuan terbakar Papan iklan digital di Lebuhraya Persekutuan terbakar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71717145009_papaniklanterbakar.jpg)
Papan iklan digital di Lebuhraya Persekutuan terbakar
Sebuah papan iklan digital di tepi Lebuhraya Persekutuan di Petaling Jaya dekat sini, dilaporkan terbakar dipercayai berlaku pada 1.25 tengah hari tadi.
Fri May 31 2024