![BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708326125_Pavilion.jpg)
BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia
BMI expects household spending growth to improve over 2023, driven by sustained economic expansion and normalizing consumption levels.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![HRD Corp: KESUMA to appoint third party professional auditor for transparency HRD Corp: KESUMA to appoint third party professional auditor for transparency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720143082_tbStevenSimCheeKe.jpg)
HRD Corp: KESUMA to appoint third party professional auditor for transparency
Steven Sim Chee Keong said KESUMA is appointing a third-party auditor, expecting completion by July 31, 2024.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Flooding in northern Bangladesh displaces 40,000 people, shuts schools Flooding in northern Bangladesh displaces 40,000 people, shuts schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720524411_Patiapamvillage.jpg)
Flooding in northern Bangladesh displaces 40,000 people, shuts schools
A forecast for more heavy rain over the next few days is expected to worsen the situation.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720171204_WhittierAlaskaU.jpg)
Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds
Glacier melt is a major contributor to rising sea levels, a threat to coastal settlements worldwide.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Britons start voting in election expected to propel Labour to power Britons start voting in election expected to propel Labour to power](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720081256_tbpollingstation.jpg)
Britons start voting in election expected to propel Labour to power
To win outright, one party needs to win at least 326 out of the 650 parliamentary seats.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![UK's Labour to win largest majority in modern history, YouGov forecasts UK's Labour to win largest majority in modern history, YouGov forecasts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720068573_rishisunak.jpg)
UK's Labour to win largest majority in modern history, YouGov forecasts
Analysis predicted that Labour would win 431 seats, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives expected to win 102.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Feasibility study on Lemon Law expected to conclude in September - Armizan Feasibility study on Lemon Law expected to conclude in September - Armizan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41719985503_ArmizanMohdAli.jpg)
Feasibility study on Lemon Law expected to conclude in September - Armizan
Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the feasibility study was initiated in response to various complaints and cases.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![Malaysia expects fresh durian export to China to commence in Q3 2024 Malaysia expects fresh durian export to China to commence in Q3 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650887588_DURIAN.jpg)
Malaysia expects fresh durian export to China to commence in Q3 2024
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said, currently obtaining approval from General Administration of Customs China takes two to three months.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![Preparations for King's coronation in final stage, 700 guests expected to attend Preparations for King's coronation in final stage, 700 guests expected to attend](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41719802549_Pelancongluar.jpg)
Preparations for King's coronation in final stage, 700 guests expected to attend
On July 20, all eyes will be on Istana Negara for the coronation of Sultan Ibrahim as Malaysia's 17th King, marking a historic moment.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![Malaysia expected to export fresh durian to China by October this year Malaysia expected to export fresh durian to China by October this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719479735_RAJABUAHdurian.jpg)
Malaysia expected to export fresh durian to China by October this year
Last year, Malaysia exported fruits worth RM2 billion of which 56 per cent were durians.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![UM expected to offer cardiothoracic specialist course in October - Zambry UM expected to offer cardiothoracic specialist course in October - Zambry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719390587_DrZambryAbdulKadi.jpg)
UM expected to offer cardiothoracic specialist course in October - Zambry
Universiti Malaya (UM) is expected to offer a cardiothoracic specialist training course this October, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Progressive Wage Policy expected to be implemented in October Progressive Wage Policy expected to be implemented in October](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719307274_AbdulRahmanMohamad.jpg)
Progressive Wage Policy expected to be implemented in October
The Progressive Wage Policy (PWP) is expected to be fully implemented in October, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Consumers, businesses set to benefit from second 5G network Consumers, businesses set to benefit from second 5G network](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719285049_TBg.jpg)
Consumers, businesses set to benefit from second 5G network
Consumers and businesses are expected to enjoy the full benefits of 5G with more choices in the market
Tue Jun 25 2024
![ECRL, a game changer for Malaysia, reaches 67 per cent completion ECRL, a game changer for Malaysia, reaches 67 per cent completion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718788925_tbECRL.jpg)
ECRL, a game changer for Malaysia, reaches 67 per cent completion
The project traversing Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Selangor is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Former Thai PM formally indicted in royal insult case - official Former Thai PM formally indicted in royal insult case - official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692676680_ThaksinShinawatra.jpg)
Former Thai PM formally indicted in royal insult case - official
Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to seek bail from a criminal court in the case that stems from a 2015 media interview.
Tue Jun 18 2024