![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar, other major currencies Ringgit opens higher against US dollar, other major currencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/81511170344_ringgit.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar, other major currencies
The ringgit opened slightly higher on Tuesday, driven by mild demand for the domestic note and the weakening of the greenback.
Tue May 07 2024
![Number of flood victims in Kelantan, Pahang, Sabah continues to rise Number of flood victims in Kelantan, Pahang, Sabah continues to rise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703650516_BanjirKelantan.jpg)
Number of flood victims in Kelantan, Pahang, Sabah continues to rise
While in Terengganu, the number has slightly dropped and no change in Johor.
Wed Dec 27 2023
![Floods: More evacuees in Perak, fewer in Selangor this morning Floods: More evacuees in Perak, fewer in Selangor this morning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81677855561_MangsaBanjirPPS.jpg)
Floods: More evacuees in Perak, fewer in Selangor this morning
In Selangor, the number of evacuees being housed in relief centres dropped slightly to 697 people from 178 families.
Fri Nov 10 2023
![Ringgit ends slightly higher tracking the positive equity market Ringgit ends slightly higher tracking the positive equity market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691828873_money.jpg)
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
![Four children wounded in knife attack in French town, two in critical condition Four children wounded in knife attack in French town, two in critical condition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51686225457_TBFrenchsoldiers.jpg)
Four children wounded in knife attack in French town, two in critical condition
Two children and one adult were in life-threatening condition, while two children were slightly hurt, police said.
Thu Jun 08 2023
![All hormonal contraceptives increase breast cancer risk: study All hormonal contraceptives increase breast cancer risk: study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679666889_contraceptives.jpg)
All hormonal contraceptives increase breast cancer risk: study
All hormonal contraceptives carry a slightly increased risk of breast cancer, including the increasingly popular progestogen-only pills.
Sat Apr 01 2023
![Philippines records highest weekly foreign outflow in ASEAN, Malaysia sees marginal improvement - MIDF Philippines records highest weekly foreign outflow in ASEAN, Malaysia sees marginal improvement - MIDF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81678077905_midfresearch.jpg)
Philippines records highest weekly foreign outflow in ASEAN, Malaysia sees marginal improvement - MIDF
MIDF said the weekly net outflow of foreign funds from the Malaysian equity market reduced slightly by 3.8 pct to RM536 million last week.
Mon Mar 20 2023
![Floods: Over 44,000 still affected in Johor, situation in Pahang, Melaka slightly improved Floods: Over 44,000 still affected in Johor, situation in Pahang, Melaka slightly improved](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81678413568_TBbanjirjohor.jpg)
Floods: Over 44,000 still affected in Johor, situation in Pahang, Melaka slightly improved
Seven rivers in Johor are still recording dangerous levels.
Fri Mar 10 2023
![Floods: 44,286 victims still at relief centres at 5pm Floods: 44,286 victims still at relief centres at 5pm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61678092877_BencanaBanjirJoh.jpg)
Floods: 44,286 victims still at relief centres at 5pm
The number of flood victims in three states has dropped slightly to 44,286 people at 263 temporary relief centres (PPS) as at 5pm, today.
Mon Mar 06 2023
![Floods: Johor, Sabah record slight increase in number of evacuees Floods: Johor, Sabah record slight increase in number of evacuees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41675232133_MangsabanjirJoho.jpg)
Floods: Johor, Sabah record slight increase in number of evacuees
The number of flood victims in Johor and Sabah rose slightly this morning.
Wed Feb 01 2023
![Flood victims edging up in Sabah, decrease in Pahang and Johor Flood victims edging up in Sabah, decrease in Pahang and Johor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61675090591_TBBANJIRSABAHAPM.jpg)
Flood victims edging up in Sabah, decrease in Pahang and Johor
Another district in Sabah was hit by floods last night and the number of victims evacuated to temporary relief centres increased slightly.
Mon Jan 30 2023
![Floods: Number of victims drop in Johor, Sabah; slight increase in Pahang Floods: Number of victims drop in Johor, Sabah; slight increase in Pahang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674988368_meredahbanjir.jpg)
Floods: Number of victims drop in Johor, Sabah; slight increase in Pahang
The number of flood victims in Johor and Sabah dropped slightly compared with the afternoon figure whereas Pahang saw an increase as of 8 pm.
Sun Jan 29 2023
![World Cup: Two-goal hero Faizal inspires Speedy Tigers to win over NZ World Cup: Two-goal hero Faizal inspires Speedy Tigers to win over NZ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51674125918_PialaDuniaHokiFIH.jpg)
World Cup: Two-goal hero Faizal inspires Speedy Tigers to win over NZ
Malaysia can expect a slightly easier path into the 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup quarter-finals after a 3-2 win over New Zealand in their final Group C match today.
Thu Jan 19 2023
![Ringgit retreats slightly as US dollar strengthens Ringgit retreats slightly as US dollar strengthens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673921887_CurrencyRates.jpg)
Ringgit retreats slightly as US dollar strengthens
The ringgit reversed from yesterday's gains to open slightly lower against the US dollar amid stronger sentiment for the greenback as traders remained cautious.
Tue Jan 17 2023
![Ringgit extends gains against greenback on expectation of slower US interest rate hike pace Ringgit extends gains against greenback on expectation of slower US interest rate hike pace](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 extends gains against greenback on expectation of slower US interest rate hike pace
The ringgit continued its positive momentum this morning to open slightly higher against the greenback on the expectation of a US Federal Reserve downshift to a 25 basis points interest rate hike.
Mon Jan 16 2023