Consider This: Economic Sentiment - Growth or Gloom?
A recent survey by market research agency, Ipsos, revealed that two-thirds (68%) of Malaysians believe the economy is in a recession, despite official reports of 3.7% economic growth last year. Why is there such a stark contrast between consumer sentiment and economic data? And how do we reconcile the lived experiences of Malaysians with these seemingly positive economic indicators? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice-Chancellor of External Engagement for Taylor's University, and Ibrahim ‘Ben’ Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![Ringgit opens higher against US Dollar Ringgit opens higher against US Dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719284875_RinggitMalaysia.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US Dollar
The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as cautious global economic sentiment prompted some investors to shift towards emerging currencies, including the ringgit, a dealer said.
Tue Jun 25 2024
!['Ada nilai sentimental di sini' - Westlife mahu kembali hiburkan peminat di Malaysia 'Ada nilai sentimental di sini' - Westlife mahu kembali hiburkan peminat di Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718624316_Westlife.jpg)
'Ada nilai sentimental di sini' - Westlife mahu kembali hiburkan peminat di Malaysia
Dua jam peminat dihiburkan tanpa henti oleh ketiga-tiga anggota kumpulan dari Ireland yang dianggotai oleh Shane Filan, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Cancel all programmes involving pro-Zionist speaker - Zambry Cancel all programmes involving pro-Zionist speaker - Zambry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714017629_ZambryAbdulKadir.jpg)
Cancel all programmes involving pro-Zionist speaker - Zambry
This comes after US lecturer Bruce Gilley's controversial statement that sparked public outcry and disrespected sentiments of the community.
Thu Apr 25 2024
!['Ada nilai sentimental' - Kugiran Masdo enggan jual ratusan blazer dan sut 'Ada nilai sentimental' - Kugiran Masdo enggan jual ratusan blazer dan sut](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710054209_tbKugiranMasdobla.jpg)
'Ada nilai sentimental' - Kugiran Masdo enggan jual ratusan blazer dan sut
Menurut vokalisnya, Ali Sariah, walaupun pernah mendapat permintaan daripada peminat yang mahu membeli pakaian yangkan koleksi
Sun Mar 10 2024
![Menara Merdeka 118: Mercu tanda kebanggaan Malaysia, ini fakta menarik yang perlu anda tahu! Menara Merdeka 118: Mercu tanda kebanggaan Malaysia, ini fakta menarik yang perlu anda tahu!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704920544_MenaraMerdeka.jpg)
Menara Merdeka 118: Mercu tanda kebanggaan Malaysia, ini fakta menarik yang perlu anda tahu!
Signifikannya pencakar langit ini mempunyai makna sentimental berkenaan liku-liku yang ditempuh negara untuk mencapai kemerdekaan.
Fri Jan 12 2024
![RM1 juta atau barang antik? Zainal Amri pilih nilai sentimental RM1 juta atau barang antik? Zainal Amri pilih nilai sentimental](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704602174_TBKUALAKANGSARAMRI.jpg)
RM1 juta atau barang antik? Zainal Amri pilih nilai sentimental
Zainal Amri Ramli tidak pernah "tergoda" dengan tawaran jutaan ringgit.
Sun Jan 07 2024
![BNM: Local financial markets affected by global investor sentiments in October 2023 BNM: Local financial markets affected by global investor sentiments in October 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51698913158_BankNegaraMalaysia.jpg)
BNM: Local financial markets affected by global investor sentiments in October 2023
Bank Negara Malaysia said global financial conditions were influenced mainly by the rise in the 10-year United States Treasury yield.
Thu Nov 30 2023
![Nilai sentimental Lantai T Pinkie buat Siti Rohayah Nilai sentimental Lantai T Pinkie buat Siti Rohayah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61695704674_teater.jpg)
Nilai sentimental Lantai T Pinkie buat Siti Rohayah
Kisah perempuan joget karya Sasterawan Negara, A Samad Said kembali ke pentas teater selepas 17 tahun.
Wed Sep 27 2023
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Ringgit ends slightly higher tracking the positive equity market
The ringgit ended slightly higher against the US dollar today on mild demand, tracking the positive sentiment on the equity market despite the firmer greenback, analysts said.
Fri Sep 22 2023
It's About YOUth: The youth vision for a united Malaysia
Ahead of Malaysia’s 66th Hari Merdeka, Raenuga Indran of Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman and Lim Ee Yeng from Architects of Diversity speak of the youth sentiment on unity and their hopes for the nation.
Fri Aug 25 2023
Notepad With Ibrahim Sani: Global Economic Shift Dynamic
In the past three months, the global economic environment has undergone significant changes, characterized by a mix of recovery and challenges. Factors such as supply chain disruptions, rising commodity prices, shifting consumer behavior, and central bank policies have influenced global trade patterns, financial markets, and investor sentiment. Additionally, currency fluctuations and political events have impacted bond markets to varying degrees. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Mon Jul 17 2023
![State polls: Anwar hopes Malays in Penang will vote for Unity Govt parties State polls: Anwar hopes Malays in Penang will vote for Unity Govt parties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51688126922_TBANWARIBRAHIM.jpg)
State polls: Anwar hopes Malays in Penang will vote for Unity Govt parties
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hoped voters in Penang would 'recover' from sentiments stirred during the last GE15 and support the Unity Govt.
Fri Jun 30 2023
![Malaysia to take proactive measures to address Islamophobia sentiments - PM Anwar Malaysia to take proactive measures to address Islamophobia sentiments - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684719737_HudaTV.jpg)
Malaysia to take proactive measures to address Islamophobia sentiments - PM Anwar
PM Anwar Ibrahim said the root cause of extreme religious beliefs lies in education and upbringing.
Mon May 22 2023
![Don't fan religious, racial sentiments - Anwar Don't fan religious, racial sentiments - Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41679034584_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Don't fan religious, racial sentiments - Anwar
The govt would oppose any attempts to set the people against one another and raise the racial and religious "temperature' in Malaysia.
Fri Mar 17 2023