![Europe sets benchmark for rest of the world with landmark AI laws Europe sets benchmark for rest of the world with landmark AI laws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715755618_TBAIjpg.jpg)
Europe sets benchmark for rest of the world with landmark AI laws
Europe's landmark rules on artificial intelligence will enter into force next month after EU countries endorsed today.
Tue May 21 2024
![Legasi Sudirman wajar diteruskan - Aznil Legasi Sudirman wajar diteruskan - Aznil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715828163_Aznil.jpg)
Legasi Sudirman wajar diteruskan - Aznil
Sudirman mengubah pandangan masyarakat terhadap penggiat seni apabila menampilkan benchmark baharu - iaitu artis perlulah terpelajar.
Thu May 16 2024
![London is Best City in the world - Resonance London is Best City in the world - Resonance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61673631100_LondonElection.jpg)
London is Best City in the world - Resonance
The rankings quantify and benchmark the relative quality of place, reputation and competitive identity for the planet's urban centres.
Wed Oct 04 2023
![Warner Bros movie 'Barbie' ticket sales top $1 billion Warner Bros movie 'Barbie' ticket sales top $1 billion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691380282_TBfilemBarbie.jpg)
Warner Bros movie 'Barbie' ticket sales top $1 billion
Writer and director Greta Gerwig became the first female filmmaker to surpass the billion-dollar benchmark as a solo director.
Tue Aug 08 2023
![Don't use minimum wage as benchmark for starting pay of fresh grads - Rafizi Don't use minimum wage as benchmark for starting pay of fresh grads - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81691138402_RafiziRamli.jpg)
Don't use minimum wage as benchmark for starting pay of fresh grads - Rafizi
The minimum wage is for unskilled workers, not skilled workers, said Economy Ministry Rafizi Ramli.
Fri Aug 04 2023
![New green electricity tariff premium rate of 21.8 sen/kWh from Aug 1 - Nazmi New green electricity tariff premium rate of 21.8 sen/kWh from Aug 1 - Nazmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51686779420_NikNazmi.jpg)
New green electricity tariff premium rate of 21.8 sen/kWh from Aug 1 - Nazmi
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the decision on the new tariff was based on the benchmark for setting the retail price of green electricity supply.
Fri Jul 14 2023
![Govt will publish salary statistics every yearly quarter - Rafizi Govt will publish salary statistics every yearly quarter - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71685430480_RafiziRamlis.jpg)
Govt will publish salary statistics every yearly quarter - Rafizi
The move will help Malaysians and the economy by creating a focus on salary issues and be a good benchmark for the open work market.
Tue Jun 13 2023
![HAWANA: Foreign journalists laud Malaysia's improved press freedom index HAWANA: Foreign journalists laud Malaysia's improved press freedom index](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653650961_TBRAKANMEDIA.jpg)
HAWANA: Foreign journalists laud Malaysia's improved press freedom index
aAid the rapidly evolving media landscape, a new benchmark indicates the improvement of press freedom in the country.
Fri May 26 2023
![Malaysia not free from earthquakes - NRECC Malaysia not free from earthquakes - NRECC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612797680_KUALALUMPUR.jpg)
Malaysia not free from earthquakes - NRECC
NRECC said JMG is conducting engagement sessions with local authorities and stakeholders in the application of seismic hazard maps.
Wed Apr 19 2023
![US stocks plummet 1.6 per cent after Fed shakes markets with another rate hike US stocks plummet 1.6 per cent after Fed shakes markets with another rate hike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679540341_NEWYORK.jpg)
US stocks plummet 1.6 per cent after Fed shakes markets with another rate hike
The Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by another 25 basis points despite a banking crisis causing turmoil in the US financial sector.
Thu Mar 23 2023
![Malaysia, Indonesia to discuss CPO benchmark pricing - Fadillah Malaysia, Indonesia to discuss CPO benchmark pricing - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674711465_TBFADILLAHKPK.jpg)
Malaysia, Indonesia to discuss CPO benchmark pricing - Fadillah
Fadillah said the matter needs to be discussed jointly as Indonesia's plans will affect the entire oil palm industry chain, not just Malaysia.
Thu Jan 26 2023
![Bursa Malaysia opens almost unchanged Bursa Malaysia opens almost unchanged](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629132832_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia opens almost unchanged
Bursa Malaysia opened mostly flat as the benchmark index fluctuated between gains and losses at the start of the trading day.
Wed Dec 28 2022
![Bursa Malaysia opens higher in line with Wall Street's gains Bursa Malaysia opens higher in line with Wall Street's gains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629132832_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia opens higher in line with Wall Street's gains
At 9.10 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rose 0.59 of-a-point to 1,474.97 from yesterday's closing of 1,474.38.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Bursa Malaysia retreats to open lower Bursa Malaysia retreats to open lower](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61669293127_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia retreats to open lower
At 9.10 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 4.27 points to 1,472.92 from Friday's closing of 1,477.19.
Mon Dec 12 2022
![Bursa Malaysia opens higher following upbeat Wall Street performance Bursa Malaysia opens higher following upbeat Wall Street performance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629132832_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia opens higher following upbeat Wall Street performance
At 9.05 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rose by 4.08 points to 1,492.88 from yesterday's closing of 1,488.80.
Thu Dec 01 2022