![Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720753070_diaper.jpg)
Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall
With births falling last year to a record low, Japan's population is likely to decline by about 30% to 87 million by 2070, with four people in every 10 aged 65 or more.
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
![Short-term rates set to remain stable on BNM operations Short-term rates set to remain stable on BNM operations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708244607_BankNegaraMalaysia.jpg)
Short-term rates set to remain stable on BNM operations
Liquidity is estimated at RM42.64 billion in the conventional system and RM19.15 billion in Islamic funds.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![Malaysia's inflation rises to 2.0 PCT in May - DOSM Malaysia's inflation rises to 2.0 PCT in May - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719301884_DOSM.jpg)
Malaysia's inflation rises to 2.0 PCT in May - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate climbed to 2.0 per cent in May compared to a 1.8 per cent hike in April.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Short-term rates set to remain stable on BNM operations Short-term rates set to remain stable on BNM operations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708244607_BankNegaraMalaysia.jpg)
Short-term rates set to remain stable on BNM operations
Today, the central bank will conduct two reverse repo tenders, comprising RM1.5 billion for 30 days and RM1 billion for 92 days.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717737228_Householdwaste.jpg)
Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold
While it has made progress in some areas, Malaysia's daily waste generation rate is way above the global average.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Road tax for ZEV effective Jan 1, 2026 - Loke Road tax for ZEV effective Jan 1, 2026 - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717481766_AnthonyLoke.jpg)
Road tax for ZEV effective Jan 1, 2026 - Loke
Anthony Loke said the new fee is 85 pct lower than existing rate which aims to encourage people to switch to the use of ZEV vehicles.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Short-term rates set to remain stable on BNM operations Short-term rates set to remain stable on BNM operations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708244607_BankNegaraMalaysia.jpg)
Short-term rates set to remain stable on BNM operations
Liquidity is estimated at RM29.16 billion in the conventional system and RM22.90 billion in Islamic funds.
Mon May 27 2024
![Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716444026_EldoradoPark.jpg)
Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa
South Africa's joblessness rate, among the highest in the world, is the number one concern for many voters.
Thu May 23 2024
![Short-term rates set to remain stable on BNM operations Short-term rates set to remain stable on BNM operations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715244820_tbBANKNEGARA.jpg)
Short-term rates set to remain stable on BNM operations
Liquidity is estimated at RM26.15 billion in the conventional system and RM25.52 billion in Islamic funds.
Tue May 21 2024
![S. Korean president announces new ministry to tackle national birth rate crisis S. Korean president announces new ministry to tackle national birth rate crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715231424_yoonsukyeol.jpg)
S. Korean president announces new ministry to tackle national birth rate crisis
South Korea has set up a new ministry to address the country's declining birth rate, described as a "national emergency."
Thu May 09 2024
![South Korea's Yoon pledges focus on economy after election shock South Korea's Yoon pledges focus on economy after election shock](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715231424_yoonsukyeol.jpg)
South Korea's Yoon pledges focus on economy after election shock
In his first news conference in 21 months, Yoon pledged to focus on improving the economy and tackling what he called the national emergency of flagging birth rates.
Thu May 09 2024
![Johor govt reviewing new salary rates for civil servants Johor govt reviewing new salary rates for civil servants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715228470_tbOnnHafiz.jpg)
Johor govt reviewing new salary rates for civil servants
The Johor government is currently reviewing the new salary rates for civil servants in the state, in line with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's salary hike announcement on May 1.
Thu May 09 2024
![Unscrupulous employers still not complying with minimum wage order - MTUC Unscrupulous employers still not complying with minimum wage order - MTUC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714531100_MohdEffendyAbdulG.jpg)
Unscrupulous employers still not complying with minimum wage order - MTUC
A recent report showed 10 percent of formal workers receiving wages below the minimum rate of RM1,500 per month.
Wed May 01 2024
![Dinosaurs displayed a fast growth rate from the very beginning Dinosaurs displayed a fast growth rate from the very beginning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714046974_TBdinosaur.jpg)
Dinosaurs displayed a fast growth rate from the very beginning
Growing quickly allows organisms to escape the risky business of being small for a long part of their life history, says a paleontologist.
Sat Apr 27 2024