![Bank Negara Malaysia keeps OPR unchanged at 3.00 pct Bank Negara Malaysia keeps OPR unchanged at 3.00 pct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720683184_BankNegaraMalaysia.jpg)
Bank Negara Malaysia keeps OPR unchanged at 3.00 pct
Bank Negara Malaysia said the global economy continues to expand amid resilient labour markets and continued recovery in global trade.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Bursa Malaysia opens higher, echoing Wall Street's record-breaking rally Bursa Malaysia opens higher, echoing Wall Street's record-breaking rally](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 opens higher, echoing Wall Street's record-breaking rally
Bursa Malaysia continued its uptrend on Thursday amidst bullish global risk appetite after the Wall Street hit another record high.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718852895_Muslimpilgrims.jpg)
More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures
Extreme heat hammers nearly two million participants in the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![South Korea orders doctors to return to work amid prolonged strike South Korea orders doctors to return to work amid prolonged strike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718700274_Doctorsstrikeprot.jpg)
South Korea orders doctors to return to work amid prolonged strike
More doctors including medical professors join the months-long strike to protest increasing medical school admissions.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Tesla's Musk wins shareholder approval for $56 billion pay package, touts his ability to 'deliver' Tesla's Musk wins shareholder approval for $56 billion pay package, touts his ability to 'deliver'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713840920_tbElonMusk.jpg)
Tesla's Musk wins shareholder approval for $56 billion pay package, touts his ability to 'deliver'
Approval is a vote of confidence in Elon Musk amid Tesla's challenges.
Fri Jun 14 2024
AWANI Global: Navigating tensions | Preparing ASEAN Amid US-China Rivalry
Dr Toshi Yoshihara from the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) and Universiti Malaya’s (UM) Assoc. Prof. Dr Roy Anthony Rogers delve into the intricacies of the US-China relationship as well as ASEAN's role in maintaining regional stability amidst varying national alignments.
Sun Jun 09 2024
![Papua New Guinea ends landslide rescue efforts amid fears of another Papua New Guinea ends landslide rescue efforts amid fears of another](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716772817_tblandslide.jpg)
Papua New Guinea ends landslide rescue efforts amid fears of another
Only 11 bodies have been recovered so far.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![World unprepared for another pandemic as WHO treaty talks push on World unprepared for another pandemic as WHO treaty talks push on](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709287971_FBREAKWHOx.jpg)
World unprepared for another pandemic as WHO treaty talks push on
Countries make a last push to agree a way forward for a pandemic treaty amid fears the political climate for agreement could sour.
Fri May 31 2024
![[OPINION] Malaysia's sustainable energy agenda [OPINION] Malaysia's sustainable energy agenda](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71614850402_sarawakenergy.jpg)
[OPINION] Malaysia's sustainable energy agenda
Amidst the global urgency to tackle climate change, energy transition has emerged as a critical priority for nations worldwide.
Thu May 30 2024
![Olympics - Paris 2024 guarantees beds are tiny but robust Olympics - Paris 2024 guarantees beds are tiny but robust](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61687342521_TBPulsebuilding.jpg)
Olympics - Paris 2024 guarantees beds are tiny but robust
Paris 2024 organisers says Olympic village beds will be robust and comfortable amid reports they were installing anti-sex beds for athletes.
Sat May 25 2024
![Vibrant semiconductor industry fortifies Malaysia's role as reliable regional partner - PM Vibrant semiconductor industry fortifies Malaysia's role as reliable regional partner - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716431628_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Vibrant semiconductor industry fortifies Malaysia's role as reliable regional partner - PM
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlights Malaysia's appeal amidst escalating tensions and trade restrictions in microchips.
Thu May 23 2024
![Vietnam forfeits billions of dollars in foreign aid amid anti-graft freeze, document says Vietnam forfeits billions of dollars in foreign aid amid anti-graft freeze, document says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701762775_Vietnamflagbende.jpg)
Vietnam forfeits billions of dollars in foreign aid amid anti-graft freeze, document says
The anti-graft drive has created a sort of paralysis, in which bureaucrats are slow to approve or advance initiatives.
Fri May 17 2024
![Ringgit easier vs US dollar amid expectations of tight US monetary policy Ringgit easier vs US dollar amid expectations of tight US monetary policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/81511170344_ringgit.jpg)
Ringgit easier vs US dollar amid expectations of tight US monetary policy
A chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit is expected to move in a narrow range today.
Mon May 13 2024
![UN Relief Chief sounds alarm about worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid aid blockage UN Relief Chief sounds alarm about worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid aid blockage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715331636_MartinGriffiths.jpg)
UN Relief Chief sounds alarm about worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid aid blockage
UN Relief Chief Martin Griffiths, raised concerns about the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid an Israeli blockade.
Fri May 10 2024
![Bank Negara Malaysia keeps OPR unchanged at 3.0% Bank Negara Malaysia keeps OPR unchanged at 3.0%](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41709193151_BankNegaraMalaysia.jpg)
Bank Negara Malaysia keeps OPR unchanged at 3.0%
The central bank said the global economy continues to expand amid resilient labour markets in some countries and recovery in global trade.
Thu May 09 2024