![Ringgit resumes uptrend to open higher against US dollar Ringgit resumes uptrend to open higher against US dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703646010_duitringgit.jpg)
Ringgit resumes uptrend to open higher against US dollar
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said ringgit's performance has been quite sanguine amidst the anticipation of a better GDP data for 2Q 2024.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Bangladesh court orders probe into former PM Hasina's role in grocer's death Bangladesh court orders probe into former PM Hasina's role in grocer's death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51705015888_SheikhHasina.jpg)
Bangladesh court orders probe into former PM Hasina's role in grocer's death
This is the first case against Sheikh Hasina followed a violent uprising that killed around 300 people, including many students.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![More Indian hospitals hit by doctors' protest against alleged rape and murder More Indian hospitals hit by doctors' protest against alleged rape and murder](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723538475_TBprotest.jpg)
More Indian hospitals hit by doctors' protest against alleged rape and murder
Doctors' protest against the alleged rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor, inside the premises of a hospital, authorities said.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Istiqomah's murder: Remand order on male acquaintance extended Istiqomah's murder: Remand order on male acquaintance extended](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723435442_Remanbekastemanle.jpg)
Istiqomah's murder: Remand order on male acquaintance extended
The remand order against the male acquaintance of the murder victim, Istiqomah Ahmad Rozi, whose dismembered body was found in a drain along the Alor Gajah-Tampin trunk road, near Kampung Rimau, Pulau
Mon Aug 12 2024
AWANI Tonight: Ringgit - Will upward momentum continue?
The Ringgit has staged a notable recovery following an 11-day straight rally against the USD, but will this upward momentum continue? Mohd Sedek Jantan from UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors weighs in.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Failure to declare assets: Daim applies to obtain MACC report Failure to declare assets: Daim applies to obtain MACC report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723092659_TBTunDaimZainuddin.jpg)
Failure to declare assets: Daim applies to obtain MACC report
Tun Daim Zainuddin requests MACC to produce report filed against him, which led to his asset declaration case, to help in his defence.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 2) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 1) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![Suit by scriptwriter against Amelia Henderson goes to trial Suit by scriptwriter against Amelia Henderson goes to trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722931803_AmeliaHenderson.jpg)
Suit by scriptwriter against Amelia Henderson goes to trial
Amelia Henderson's lawyer said both parties failed to resolve the matter through the mediation process.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![Harris to unveil vice presidential pick in race against Trump Harris to unveil vice presidential pick in race against Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709509266_KamalaHarris.jpg)
Harris to unveil vice presidential pick in race against Trump
Kamala Harris' selection will demonstrate her thinking about her best pathway to winning the presidency.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![Suit by mother of Dutch model against police, govt to begin on Oct 14 Suit by mother of Dutch model against police, govt to begin on Oct 14](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61670397203_IvanaEstherRobert.jpg)
Suit by mother of Dutch model against police, govt to begin on Oct 14
Christina Verstappen is suing the police, Home Minister and Malaysian government for negligence in investigating her daughter's death.
Mon Aug 05 2024
![Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral held in Qatar, Israel is warned of revenge Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral held in Qatar, Israel is warned of revenge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722590393_IsmailHaniyeh.jpg)
Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral held in Qatar, Israel is warned of revenge
Iran and Hamas have both accused Israel of carrying out the killing and have pledged to retaliate against their foe.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![Ringgit rises to near 11-month high against US dollar Ringgit rises to near 11-month high against 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 rises to near 11-month high against US dollar
The ringgit continued its uptrend today, closing at a near 11-month high of RM4.58 against the US dollar.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![PMO condemns Meta for removing PM's post on meeting with Hamas leaders, again PMO condemns Meta for removing PM's post on meeting with Hamas leaders, again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722417455_TBPOSTREMOVE.jpg)
PMO condemns Meta for removing PM's post on meeting with Hamas leaders, again
PMO said that the action clearly demonstrated discrimination against the situation in Palestine and its leaders.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah up against So Yeong-Hee Yong in quarter finals Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah up against So Yeong-Hee Yong in quarter finals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722200385_PearlyTanMThinaa.jpg)
Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah up against So Yeong-Hee Yong in quarter finals
National women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah are set to face reigning bronze medallists Kim So Yeong-Kong Hee Yong of South Korea.
Wed Jul 31 2024