AWANI Tonight: Trump orders large-scale cuts in federal workforce
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed another executive order to reduce the federal workforce, directing agencies to work with top adviser Elon Musk and identify employees to be laid off
Wed Feb 12 2025

Muhyiddin maintains not guilty plea over alleged seditious remarks
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's lawyer says he plans to challenge the validity of certain Sedition Act provisions in the Federal Court.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Consider This: Penang Pan Island Link 1 (Part 2) — Complementary or Conflicting with LRT?
Penang’s long-debated Pan Island Link 1 highway has made headlines again, as it was recently revealed that the Federal Government is considering funding the RM7.5 billion project under the 12th Malaysia Plan. The Penang State Government claims the 19.5-kilometer, six-lane highway will be critical for reducing traffic congestion. However, activists warn it could harm the environment and undercut the success of the planned LRT system. Is PIL1 the right path forward for Penang Island? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Lim Mah Hui, member of Penang Forum and former Penang Island City Councillor.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Consider This: Penang Pan Island Link 1 (Part 1) — Complementary or Conflicting with LRT?
Penang’s long-debated Pan Island Link 1 highway has made headlines again, as it was recently revealed that the Federal Government is considering funding the RM7.5 billion project under the 12th Malaysia Plan. The Penang State Government claims the 19.5-kilometer, six-lane highway will be critical for reducing traffic congestion. However, activists warn it could harm the environment and undercut the success of the planned LRT system. Is PIL1 the right path forward for Penang Island? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Zairil Khir Johari, Penang State Government Exco Member for Infrastructure, Transport & Digital.
Fri Jan 24 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Into the dense fog of the Petronas-Petros dispute
Sarawak is within its right to reclaim its gas distribution, and the federal government should honour this, says EMIR Research.
Wed Jan 22 2025

Over 12,000 vehicles inspected in New Year's Eve 2025 operation
More than 12,000 vehicles were inspected in the New Year's eve 2025 operations held in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, Selangor, Pahang, Perak, Penang and Terengganu last night.
Wed Jan 01 2025

Asean Chairmanship 2025: Various agendas to be implemented - Dr Zaliha
Various agendas will be implemented by the Federal Territories Department in collaboration with relevant agencies in conjunction with Malaysia's role as ASEAN Chair in 2025.
Wed Jan 01 2025
Pemotongan kadar faedah The Fed dijangka akan meyokong ringgit - Pakar
Menurut Ketua MIDF Research, Imran Yassin Md Yusof, langkah ini akan memberi impak yang menguntungkan, namun pendekatan yang berhati-hati tetap diperlukan untuk memastikan kestabilan ekonomi negara dan ketahanan nilai ringgit.
Fri Dec 20 2024
FOMC: AS bakal potong kadar faedah atau tidak?
Jawatankuasa Pasaran Terbuka Persekutuan Amerika Syarikat (FOMC) akan bermesyuarat pada 17 dan 18 Disember ini dan ia merupakan mesyuarat terakhir untuk minggu ini. Bakal berlaku pemotongan atau tidak? Kupasan bersama Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abd Rashid, Ketua Ekonomi di Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd
Mon Dec 16 2024

Selangor govt takes heed of Sultan’s concerns, sets up task force to expedite flood mitigation efforts
The state government has established a joint task force with the federal government and local authorities, says Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
Wed Dec 11 2024
The Fed & Pengumuman NFP: Impak terhadap ringgit
Mesyuarat Rizab Persekutuan Amerika Syarikat (The Fed) pada 17 dan 18 Disember ini menjadi tumpuan utama penganalisis ekonomi, dengan ramalan pemotongan kadar faedah yang mungkin berlaku. Jika keputusan ini diteruskan, bagaimana ia akan memberi kesan signifikan kepada Malaysia? Kupasan lanjut bersama Ketua Ekonomi, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd, Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.
Mon Dec 09 2024
Saham, ringgit susut pasca kemenangan Trump, apa jangkaan?
Selepas kemenangan Donald Trump dalam pilihan raya Presiden Amerika Syarikat AS, pasaran saham dan mata wang di Asia, termasuk Malaysia menunjukkan prestasi lemah. Ini berlaku walaupun Rizab Persekutuan (The Fed) Amerika Syarikat (AS) telah menurunkan kadar faedah sebanyak 25 mata asas pada bulan ini. Apa strategi yang mampu bertahan dalam menghadapi ketidaktentuan ekonomi global? Ikuti kupasan lanjut.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Dari tekanan ke peluang: Bolehkah Bursa melonjak kembali?
Ketika kita menghampiri pilihan raya presiden AS, peningkatan risiko geopolitik di Timur Tengah, dan perubahan dasar kewangan oleh bank bank pusat, adakah bulan November akan menawarkan pulangan positif untuk FBMKLCI? Ulasan lanjut bersama Ketua Penyelidikan Pelaburan, UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors, Mohd Sedek Jantan.
Mon Nov 04 2024
AWANI Tonight: Citizenship amendment bill passed with two-third majority
The Dewan Rakyat has passed an amendment to the Federal Constitution on citizenship laws, with a more than two-thirds majority, granting automatic citizenship to children born abroad to Malaysian mothers with foreign spouses.
Thu Oct 17 2024

Altantuya murder: Azilah's death sentence commuted to 40 years in prison with whipping
The Federal Court allowed Azilah Hadri's review application today to commute his death sentence to imprisonment.
Thu Oct 10 2024