![EPF’s 1H 2024 total distributable income up 29 per cent to RM36.70 bil EPF’s 1H 2024 total distributable income up 29 per cent to RM36.70 bil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707109587_KWSPLogo.jpg)
EPF’s 1H 2024 total distributable income up 29 per cent to RM36.70 bil
The EPF said the distributable income does not include mark-to-market gains of securities that have not been realised.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Bursa Malaysia continues to open firmer amid Wall Street gains Bursa Malaysia continues to open firmer amid Wall Street gains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720505487_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia continues to open firmer amid Wall Street gains
On the broader market, gainers outpaced decliners 234 to 142, with 255 counters unchanged, 1,786 untraded and eight suspended.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![Trump 2.0 would be a disaster for climate policy Trump 2.0 would be a disaster for climate policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722597323_reelection.jpg)
Trump 2.0 would be a disaster for climate policy
The re-election of Donald Trump could potentially mean reverting to policies that prioritise economic gains over ecological sustainability.
Sun Aug 04 2024
![Bursa Malaysia rises at early trade amid mixed Wall Street Bursa Malaysia rises at early trade amid mixed Wall Street](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721994407_BursaMalaysia.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia rises at early trade amid mixed Wall Street
In the broader market, losers outpaced gainers 248 versus 222, with 355 counters unchanged, 1,660 untraded and 89 suspended.
Tue Jul 30 2024
![Malaysia set to gain over US$100 billion in trade boost from BRI Malaysia set to gain over US$100 billion in trade boost from BRI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/61478144002_flagmalaysiachina.jpg)
Malaysia set to gain over US$100 billion in trade boost from BRI
Malaysia ranks among the top three trade partners in China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Thu Jul 25 2024
![Athlete influencers compete for likes as well as medals at Paris Olympics Athlete influencers compete for likes as well as medals at Paris Olympics](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)
Athlete influencers compete for likes as well as medals at Paris Olympics
Athletes do not have to be among the top echelons of fame to gain traction online, says Kate Johnson.
Thu Jul 25 2024
![Bursa Malaysia flattish in early session amid weaker Wall Street performance Bursa Malaysia flattish in early session amid weaker Wall Street performance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721022527_BursaMalaysia.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia flattish in early session amid weaker Wall Street performance
In the broader market, decliners outpaced gainers 328 to 149, with 338 counters unchanged, 1,643 untraded and 16 suspended.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![Bursa Malaysia opens higher, tracking Wall Street gains Bursa Malaysia opens higher, tracking Wall Street gains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61643279670_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia opens higher, tracking Wall Street gains
Wall Street closed higher, underpinned by broad-based buying, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average index to a record high.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![Govt studies impact of new pollutants on water quality - DPM Fadillah Govt studies impact of new pollutants on water quality - DPM Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720956991_TBFADILLAHFGV.jpg)
Govt studies impact of new pollutants on water quality - DPM Fadillah
One of the new pollutants gaining international attention is microplastic pollution in Malaysia's water sources, says Fadillah Yusof.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![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
![From decision-making to efficiency gains: Leaders at 'Summer Davos' discuss ways to harness AI From decision-making to efficiency gains: Leaders at 'Summer Davos' discuss ways to harness AI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720692634_TBWEF.jpg)
From decision-making to efficiency gains: Leaders at 'Summer Davos' discuss ways to harness AI
Here are some of the key takeaways on how AI can be harnessed for beneficial change.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Ringgit extends gains versus US dollar in early trade Ringgit extends gains versus US dollar in early trade](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713876066_TBringgitmalaysia.jpg)
Ringgit extends gains versus US dollar in early trade
The ringgit extended its gains to open firmer against the US dollar on Friday, driven by the growing prospect of an interest rate cut.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Bursa Malaysia opens lower to mirror Wall Street's performance Bursa Malaysia opens lower to mirror Wall Street's performance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712037075_BursaMalaysia.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia opens lower to mirror Wall Street's performance
On the broader market, gainers led decliners 155 to 129, with 315 counters unchanged, 1,821 untraded and six suspended.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Consider This: Prison Reform - Reintegration Through Employment
As Malaysia continues to grapple with the complexities of criminal justice reform, the integration of parolees and former inmates into the workforce remains a critical issue. Is the path from prison to gainful employment paved with enough support or are there gaps that need urgent addressing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kausalya Devi Sathoo, Former Deputy Commissioner of the Prisons Department and Dr Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, criminologist at UKM’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![Malaysia-China to ink MoU on housing, urban planning, smart cities - Nga Malaysia-China to ink MoU on housing, urban planning, smart cities - Nga](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703738743_TBNGAKORMINGjpg.jpg)
Malaysia-China to ink MoU on housing, urban planning, smart cities - Nga
Nga Kor Ming highlighted that Malaysia stands to gain the latest technology and expertise in housing and urban development from China.
Tue Jun 18 2024