![Ringgit rebounds to open higher vs US dollar Ringgit rebounds to open higher vs US dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673833580_Bajet.jpg)
Ringgit rebounds to open higher vs US dollar
US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said the central bank will not wait until inflation hits two per cent to cut interest rates.
Tue Jul 16 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
![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
![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
![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
![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
![ANALYSIS - Girls suffer most as Nigeria kidnap scourge hits school attendance ANALYSIS - Girls suffer most as Nigeria kidnap scourge hits school attendance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628375145_TBBokoHaram.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Girls suffer most as Nigeria kidnap scourge hits school attendance
Millions of Nigerian children do not go to school, as mass school kidnappings increase dropout rates.
Sun Apr 14 2024
![Global fertility rates to decline, shifting population burden to low-income countries Global fertility rates to decline, shifting population burden to low-income countries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700525942_ShifaHospital.jpg)
Global fertility rates to decline, shifting population burden to low-income countries
Most of the world's live births will be occurring in poorer countries, according to a study.
Thu Mar 21 2024
![New PSC rates only involve ASEAN and international destinations - Anthony Loke New PSC rates only involve ASEAN and international destinations - Anthony Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710413465_TBanthonylokejp.jpg)
New PSC rates only involve ASEAN and international destinations - Anthony Loke
Amendments to the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for the First Regulatory Period (RP1) starting on June 1 will only involve the adjustment of ASEAN PSC rates and destinations beyond ASEAN.
Thu Mar 14 2024
![Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710327238_JamesChinomba.jpg)
Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says
The world is still behind in the goal of reducing preventable deaths of children who died before their fifth birthday.
Wed Mar 13 2024
![China's childcare costs among highest in world-think tank China's childcare costs among highest in world-think tank](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71689720749_heatwave.jpg)
China's childcare costs among highest in world-think tank
Raising children also leads to a reduction in women's paid work hours and wage rates, while men's livelihoods remain largely unchanged.
Fri Feb 23 2024
![It’s the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac - associated with good fortune, wisdom and success It’s the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac - associated with good fortune, wisdom and success](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707372921_TBdragonjpg.jpg)
It’s the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac - associated with good fortune, wisdom and success
Because of the dragon's auspicious associations, dragon years tend to bring upticks in fertility rates.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![Malaysia third in ASEAN in Information and Communication Technology Development Index 2023 Malaysia third in ASEAN in Information and Communication Technology Development Index 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71698812253_MCMC.jpg)
Malaysia third in ASEAN in Information and Communication Technology Development Index 2023
According to the report Malaysia also recorded high rates of Internet usage, mobile phone ownership and Internet traffic.
Wed Feb 07 2024
AWANI Review: Digital Lending - Unlocking Fast, Secure Credit
When faced with financial pressures, many people turn to fast credit options, sometimes resorting to unregulated methods with high-interest rates and potential debt traps. Direct Lending strives to offer a safe and affordable alternative for borrowers who might be overlooked by traditional financial institutions.
Sat Jan 20 2024