![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
![Hamas chief says latest Israeli attack on Gaza could jeopardise ceasefire talks Hamas chief says latest Israeli attack on Gaza could jeopardise ceasefire talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61719908867_TBPalestin.jpg)
Hamas chief says latest Israeli attack on Gaza could jeopardise ceasefire talks
Israeli tanks pressed into the heart of Gaza City and ordered residents out after a night of massive bombardment.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![UN aid chief concerned by possible expansion of Gaza war UN aid chief concerned by possible expansion of Gaza war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715331931_MartinGriffiths.jpg)
UN aid chief concerned by possible expansion of Gaza war
Martin Griffiths expressed concern about the potential for further tragedies and deaths in the West Bank and threat of conflict in Lebanon.
Sat Jun 29 2024
![Weary Lebanese brace for war after new Hezbollah threats Weary Lebanese brace for war after new Hezbollah threats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718940482_fireblazes.jpg)
Weary Lebanese brace for war after new Hezbollah threats
Hezbollah's chief warned Israel of precision strikes, leaving many Lebanese resigned to preparing for escalation.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Head of Lebanon's Hezbollah threatens Israel and Cyprus Head of Lebanon's Hezbollah threatens Israel and Cyprus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718859113_SayyedHassan.jpg)
Head of Lebanon's Hezbollah threatens Israel and Cyprus
Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said that nowhere in Israel would be safe if a full-fledged war breaks out between the two foes.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![UN chief calls for end to earth's vandalism UN chief calls for end to earth's vandalism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707451921_AntonioGuterres.jpg)
UN chief calls for end to earth's vandalism
According to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, nearly 40 per cent of the planet's land is degraded, with more being lost every second.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Flying container case: Three more Customs officers detained Flying container case: Three more Customs officers detained](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718256136_SPRM.jpg)
Flying container case: Three more Customs officers detained
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said that more than RM3 million cash was seized following the arrests.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![MACC still trying to track down Muhyiddin's son-in-law MACC still trying to track down Muhyiddin's son-in-law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718265784_menantumuhyiddin.jpg)
MACC still trying to track down Muhyiddin's son-in-law
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the efforts to locate him include seeking cooperation from Interpol and other authorities.
Thu Jun 13 2024
Consider This: National Training Week 2024 (Part 2) - Building a Culture of Continuous Learning
Returning for its second year, National Training Week 2024 is happening from 24th to 30th of June and offers a series of free training sessions, designed to boost the skills of Malaysians. This year’s edition focuses on fostering a lifelong learning mindset, and to help participants navigate the challenges of today's workforce. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Soffian Amin, Chief Programmes Officer at Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) and Shuhaibahtulaslamiah Hurmuzan, Group Chief Human Capital Officer at SME Bank.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Consider This: National Training Week 2024 (Part 2) - Building a Culture of Continuous Learning
Returning for its second year, National Training Week 2024 is happening from 24th to 30th of June and offers a series of free training sessions, designed to boost the skills of Malaysians. This year’s edition focuses on fostering a lifelong learning mindset, and to help participants navigate the challenges of today's workforce. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Soffian Amin, Chief Programmes Officer at Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) and Shuhaibahtulaslamiah Hurmuzan, Group Chief Human Capital Officer at SME Bank.
Tue Jun 11 2024
The Future Is Female: Workplace Leadership — The Perils of the Accidental Manager
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Ann Francke OBE, Chief Executive of the Chartered Management Institute, Britain’s professional body for management and leadership. She is also the author of ‘Create a Gender-Balanced Workplace’ and in 2020 she was awarded an OBE for services to Workplace Equality.
Sun Jun 09 2024
![Sandakan firefighters' swift action saves 340 houses from being engulfed in flames Sandakan firefighters' swift action saves 340 houses from being engulfed in flames](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717731024_Kebakaran.jpg)
Sandakan firefighters' swift action saves 340 houses from being engulfed in flames
Station chief Severinus Sainkui said that the fire, however, destroyed 13 houses in the water village.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![MACC detains two in major Port Klang smuggling syndicate case MACC detains two in major Port Klang smuggling syndicate case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717579126_tbsindiketSPRMpu.jpg)
MACC detains two in major Port Klang smuggling syndicate case
MACC Chief Tan Sri Azam Baki says company owners, forwarding agents, and customs officers colluding with this syndicate we will be detained soon.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Former Meta engineer sues company saying he was fired over handling of Gaza content Former Meta engineer sues company saying he was fired over handling of Gaza content](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709656518_MetaPlatforms.jpg)
Former Meta engineer sues company saying he was fired over handling of Gaza content
Nearly 200 Meta employees raised similar concerns in an open letter to Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders earlier this year.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![UN rights chief expresses support for US-proposed Gaza ceasefire deal UN rights chief expresses support for US-proposed Gaza ceasefire deal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717499145_TBVolkerTurk.jpg)
UN rights chief expresses support for US-proposed Gaza ceasefire deal
Volker Turk said norms and standards on the conduct of war had been brutally violated in Gaza.
Tue Jun 04 2024