![Ringgit opens lower against US dollar, mostly higher versus other major currencies Ringgit opens lower against US dollar, mostly higher versus other major currencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713886268_duit.jpg)
Ringgit opens lower against US dollar, mostly higher versus other major currencies
The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, extending its downtrend from yesterday's closing due to higher demand for greenback.
Thu May 30 2024
![Gov’t agrees to consider extending allocations to opposition reps, to draft MoU - Fadillah Gov’t agrees to consider extending allocations to opposition reps, to draft MoU - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713416417_FADILLAHYUSOFjpg.jpg)
Gov’t agrees to consider extending allocations to opposition reps, to draft MoU - Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said a draft MoU will be drawn up and extended to the opposition for further discussions.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708768538_TBanthonylokej.jpg)
Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border
The RM50.27 billion railway is on track to connect the east and west coasts of peninsular Malaysia by the end of 2026.
Thu Mar 28 2024
![KDN conducts study on extending passport validity period to 10 years KDN conducts study on extending passport validity period to 10 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708313212_TBPassportMalaysia.jpg)
KDN conducts study on extending passport validity period to 10 years
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said this was because several countries had already practised the 10-year passport validity period.
Mon Feb 19 2024
![Seek treatment at Mahmoodiah Health Clinic for minor illnesses, overcrowding at HSA Seek treatment at Mahmoodiah Health Clinic for minor illnesses, overcrowding at HSA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705904603_TBLINGTIANSOON.jpg)
Seek treatment at Mahmoodiah Health Clinic for minor illnesses, overcrowding at HSA
Extending the operating hours was one of the measures taken to overcome the issue of congestion at the Yellow and Red zones at the HSA JKT.
Mon Jan 22 2024
![Israel-Hamas truce nears deadline, Blinken seeks extension Israel-Hamas truce nears deadline, Blinken seeks extension](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61630712584_TBUSAFGHAN.jpg)
Israel-Hamas truce nears deadline, Blinken seeks extension
Antony Blinken is set to meet Israeli leaders to discuss extending the temporary truce and boosting humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Thu Nov 30 2023
![Govt committed to upholding children's rights - Azalina Govt committed to upholding children's rights - Azalina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692397164_AzalinaOthmanSaid.jpg)
Govt committed to upholding children's rights - Azalina
Safeguarding children's protection and well-being is a shared duty among Malaysians, extending beyond the government.
Fri Sep 01 2023
![Soccer: Ronaldo gives Portugal late win on 200th international appearance Soccer: Ronaldo gives Portugal late win on 200th international appearance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-06/51559878361_CristianoRonaldo.jpg)
Soccer: Ronaldo gives Portugal late win on 200th international appearance
It was Cristiano Ronaldo's 123rd goal for Portugal, extending his record as the all-time leading international goalscorer.
Wed Jun 21 2023
![Tennis: Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate after scaling men's Grand Slam peak Tennis: Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate after scaling men's Grand Slam peak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81686533703_TBTennis.jpg)
Tennis: Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate after scaling men's Grand Slam peak
Novak Djokovic beat Casper Ruud in the French Open final on Sunday to win a men's record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title.
Mon Jun 12 2023
![Cuepacs proposes extending maximum loan tenure to prevent bankruptcies Cuepacs proposes extending maximum loan tenure to prevent bankruptcies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51675493958_AdnanMat.jpg)
Cuepacs proposes extending maximum loan tenure to prevent bankruptcies
The Finance Ministry and Bank Negara have been urged to look into extending the maximum loan tenure to increase disposable income and prevent bankruptcy.
Sat Feb 04 2023
![Canada moves to extend exclusion of mental illness from assisted death Canada moves to extend exclusion of mental illness from assisted death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41622348526_canadaflag.jpg)
Canada moves to extend exclusion of mental illness from assisted death
The government says extending the exclusion is necessary to ensure assisted death providers have necessary the information and resources.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![China is extending its dealings with the Taliban as it increases its superpower status China is extending its dealings with the Taliban as it increases its superpower status](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61672586774_KabulAfghanistan.jpg)
China is extending its dealings with the Taliban as it increases its superpower status
In early January 2023, a Chinese firm agreed to sign a 25-year contract for oil extraction in Afghanistan.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![Djokovic crushes Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open Djokovic crushes Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51674995154_TBNOVAKTENNIS.jpg)
Djokovic crushes Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open
A ruthless Novak Djokovic resumed his reign over Melbourne Park by winning a record-extending 10th Australian Open title on Sunday.
Sun Jan 29 2023
![Ismail Sabri wants agencies to be focused on extending help to flood victims Ismail Sabri wants agencies to be focused on extending help to flood victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668095740_banjir.jpg)
Ismail Sabri wants agencies to be focused on extending help to flood victims
Ismail Sabri has directed all agencies, including the Health Department and Social Welfare Department, to give full attention to efforts to help Keluarga Malaysia members who are affected by floods.
Thu Nov 10 2022
![JDT one match away from ending season as 'The Invincibles' JDT one match away from ending season as 'The Invincibles'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81665524015_LigaSuper.jpg)
JDT one match away from ending season as 'The Invincibles'
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) is one match away from ending the season as "The Invincibles" after extending their unbeaten run to 21 matches with a stylish 4-1 win over Kedah last night.
Wed Oct 12 2022