![Inflation, economic growth forecasts not affected by targeted subsidy implementation - MoF Inflation, economic growth forecasts not affected by targeted subsidy implementation - MoF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713588822_KementerianKewangan.jpg)
Inflation, economic growth forecasts not affected by targeted subsidy implementation - MoF
According to MoF, the official 2024 forecasts for inflation and GDP growth remain at 2.0-3.5 per cent and 4.0-5.0 per cent, respectively.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81722395123_ArcdeTriomphe.jpg)
Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now
State forecaster Meteo France announced a high of 37 degrees Celsius (98.6F) in Paris, triggering heat protocols in some events.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![Olympics - Weather forecaster sees rain 'disaster' for opening ceremony Olympics - Weather forecaster sees rain 'disaster' for opening ceremony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721905475_ParisOlympics.jpg)
Olympics - Weather forecaster sees rain 'disaster' for opening ceremony
More than 300,000 spectators are expected to line the banks of the River Seine when the athletes parade through the heart of Paris.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, widespread flooding feared Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, widespread flooding feared](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721922737_TBTyphoonGaemi.jpg)
Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, widespread flooding feared
Typhoon Gaemi and its giant cloud-bands are forecast to unleash intense rainfall in at least 10 Chinese provinces in the coming days.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![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
![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
![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
![As India's election kicks off, is extreme heat a threat to voters? As India's election kicks off, is extreme heat a threat to voters?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713518523_indiaelectionjpg.jpg)
As India's election kicks off, is extreme heat a threat to voters?
Extreme heat forecast during India's six-week election.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Bangkok’s AI forecasts downpours 3 hours early Bangkok’s AI forecasts downpours 3 hours early](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81696068473_TBhujan.jpg)
Bangkok’s AI forecasts downpours 3 hours early
By utilising AI Nowcast system, Bangkok can analyse weather data and enhance the performance of its existing radar stations.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![FEATURE - Tuvalu preserves history online as rising seas threaten existence FEATURE - Tuvalu preserves history online as rising seas threaten existence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709532048_hightides.jpg)
FEATURE - Tuvalu preserves history online as rising seas threaten existence
About 40% of the main atoll and capital district Funafuti is already underwater at high tide, forecast to be submerged by end of century.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2% China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2%](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709627729_TBNPCBEIJING.jpg)
China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2%
The increase mirrors the rate presented in last year's budget and again comes in above the govt's economic growth forecast for this year.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![Australia records its 8th warmest year as climate change lifts temperatures Australia records its 8th warmest year as climate change lifts temperatures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663495114_TBSYDNEYjpg.jpg)
Australia records its 8th warmest year as climate change lifts temperatures
Forecasters warn that climate change will make Australia hotter and increase the severity of weather extremes.
Thu Feb 08 2024
![Japan quake: survivors face freezing rain, threat of landslides Japan quake: survivors face freezing rain, threat of landslides](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704175529_TBearthquakejp.jpg)
Japan quake: survivors face freezing rain, threat of landslides
Authorities rushed to bring aid to survivors facing freezing temperatures and heavy rain forecast for later in the day.
Wed Jan 03 2024
![Mavcom projects over 84.5 mln air passenger traffic for 2023, 93.9 mln in 2024 Mavcom projects over 84.5 mln air passenger traffic for 2023, 93.9 mln in 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666882196_mavcom.jpg)
Mavcom projects over 84.5 mln air passenger traffic for 2023, 93.9 mln in 2024
The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) has revised upwards its forecast for passenger traffic to 84.5 million and 86.5 million for 2023.
Wed Dec 27 2023
![How electric vehicles are accelerating the end of the oil age How electric vehicles are accelerating the end of the oil age](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700738641_TBEV.jpg)
How electric vehicles are accelerating the end of the oil age
Growing sales of electric vehicles in recent years have led forecasters to speed their projections for when global oil use will peak.
Sat Dec 09 2023