![Ringgit softer versus US dollar in early trade on profit-taking Ringgit softer versus US dollar in early trade on profit-taking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41669082076_TBRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit softer versus US dollar in early trade on profit-taking
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the local note is overbought following last week's gain.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Chief Economists: The Economic Outlook Is Brightening But Political Risks Loom Large in 2024 Chief Economists: The Economic Outlook Is Brightening But Political Risks Loom Large in 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714395337_TBDigitalEconomy.jpg)
Chief Economists: The Economic Outlook Is Brightening But Political Risks Loom Large in 2024
82 pct of chief economists expect the global economy to remain stable or strengthen this year almost twice as many as in late 2023.
Thu May 30 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
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: MADANI Economy: Providing the narrative
According to Maybank Group's Chief Economist, Suhaimi Ilias, MADANI economic narrative addresses critical structural challenges and aims for transformative growth. Tune in to #NotepadWithIbrahimSani tonight to know more of Suhaimi's thoughts and insights.
Thu Aug 03 2023
![SMEs need new ways to rebuild businesses in COVID-era SMEs need new ways to rebuild businesses in COVID-era](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/71589813622_DrMohdAfzanizamAb.jpg)
SMEs need new ways to rebuild businesses in COVID-era
Malaysia's 907,065 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are living in very uncertain times - from day to day it seems almost impossible for them to predict what will come next.
Sun Jul 25 2021
![Govt should look into philanthropy economy to complement fiscal policy Govt should look into philanthropy economy to complement fiscal policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/71589813622_DrMohdAfzanizamAb.jpg)
Govt should look into philanthropy economy to complement fiscal policy
The promotion of a philanthropy economy could also complement the fiscal policy and help the country to prosper, says Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.
Tue Jun 08 2021
![Govt need to continue fiscal measures to address rising poverty, says ADB chief economist Govt need to continue fiscal measures to address rising poverty, says ADB chief economist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-02/51517441688_miskinelektrik.jpg)
Govt need to continue fiscal measures to address rising poverty, says ADB chief economist
Sawada said more than 100 million people are falling below the international poverty line and causing serious social issues.
Wed Apr 28 2021
![Additional economic sectors chosen take into account supply chain, SME survival - Economists Additional economic sectors chosen take into account supply chain, SME survival - Economists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-02/41582288227_TBAUTOMOTIVE.jpg)
Additional economic sectors chosen take into account supply chain, SME survival - Economists
Bank Islam chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the move to approve the additional sectors should be able to mitigate the income loss suffered by the employees and businesses.
Sat Apr 11 2020
![Economists applaud govt's decision to reopen several selected sectors of economy Economists applaud govt's decision to reopen several selected sectors of economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-05/41557987301_DrMohdAfzanizamAb.jpg)
Economists applaud govt's decision to reopen several selected sectors of economy
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid cited the manufacturing sector as one of the sectors that should be focused by the government as it accounts for 85 per cent of the countrys exports and imports.
Fri Apr 10 2020
![EPF'S Nurhisham Hussein: Peak Children, Just Like Peak Oil is an Economic Worry EPF'S Nurhisham Hussein: Peak Children, Just Like Peak Oil is an Economic Worry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/41577184500_awani-review.jpg)
EPF'S Nurhisham Hussein: Peak Children, Just Like Peak Oil is an Economic Worry
PF Chief Economist Nurhisham Hussein tells AWANI Reviews Ibrahim Sani that Japan and Scandinavia nurture their children at a very early age to overcome the phenomena of Peak Children
Fri Feb 23 2018
![OCBC Chief Economist warns of rising inflationary costs in Malaysia OCBC Chief Economist warns of rising inflationary costs in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-02/41518157341_SelenaLing.jpg)
OCBC Chief Economist warns of rising inflationary costs in Malaysia
According to Serena Ling, the Chief Economist of OCBC based in Singapore, 2017 turned out to be a relatively robust year for global growth and risk-taking.
Fri Feb 09 2018
![Trade top agenda on Najib-Trump meeting? Trade top agenda on Najib-Trump meeting?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/61503588015_NajibTrump.jpg)
Trade top agenda on Najib-Trump meeting?
IQI Global chief economist, Shan Saeed believes that trade and regional security will be the focus point.
Mon Sep 11 2017
![Ringgit likely to strengthen next week Ringgit likely to strengthen next week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/81482163435_money.jpg)
Ringgit likely to strengthen next week
MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd's Chief Economist Dr Kamaruddin Mohd Nor said however, the ringgit is likely to see range-bound trade between 4.4100 and 4.4200.
Sat Apr 01 2017
![Analysis: Someone big got left off the list of people in Trump's Cabinet Analysis: Someone big got left off the list of people in Trump's Cabinet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/41448617665_TheWhiteHouse.jpg)
Analysis: Someone big got left off the list of people in Trump's Cabinet
While Trump's decision is a departure from President Barack Obama's policy, the exclusion is not a surprise in some respects.
Wed Feb 15 2017
![IMF chief economist leaves to join US think tank IMF chief economist leaves to join US think tank](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-05/61431617106_295x200.jpg)
IMF chief economist leaves to join US think tank
International Monetary Fund chief economist Olivier Blanchard is retiring from the Fund and joining the Peterson Institute for International Economics as a senior fellow, the IMF said Thursday.
Thu May 14 2015