![MITI minister to elaborate on Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking MITI minister to elaborate on Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718685884_Zafrul.jpg)
MITI minister to elaborate on Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking
Malaysia has slipped by seven places to rank at 34th out of 67 countries in the IMD's World Competitiveness Ranking 2024.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Ringgit weakens at opening as economic data continue to prop up US dollar Ringgit weakens at opening as economic data continue to prop up US dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81709006000_RINGGIT.jpg)
Ringgit weakens at opening as economic data continue to prop up US dollar
The ringgit slipped further against the US dollar when the market opened today, as positive US economic data points continued to support the greenback.
Tue Apr 02 2024
![Zii Jia's ranking continues to fall, Tang Jie-ee Wei climb four spots Zii Jia's ranking continues to fall, Tang Jie-ee Wei climb four spots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71682555161_LeeZiiJia.jpg)
Zii Jia's ranking continues to fall, Tang Jie-ee Wei climb four spots
Lee Zii Jia who decided to take a short break following a disappointing run recently, slipped to 14th position
Tue Jun 27 2023
![Zii Jia's name missing from BWF's top 10 world ranking list Zii Jia's name missing from BWF's top 10 world ranking list](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674751392_KejohananBadminton.jpg)
Zii Jia's name missing from BWF's top 10 world ranking list
Based on the list by BWF, Zii Jia who was in 10th spot previously, slipped to 11th spot while China's Li Shi Feng moved into the 10th spot.
Wed Jun 14 2023
![Aaron-Wooi Yik drop one spot in world ranking Aaron-Wooi Yik drop one spot in world ranking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71685509779_WooiYikAaron.jpg)
Aaron-Wooi Yik drop one spot in world ranking
Reigning men's doubles world champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik slipped one rung down to third spot in world rankings.
Wed May 31 2023
![Man dies after falling into 20m-deep ravine near Genting Highlands Man dies after falling into 20m-deep ravine near Genting Highlands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684841769_Anggotabomba.jpg)
Man dies after falling into 20m-deep ravine near Genting Highlands
Mohd Saufi Zakaria said the victim was surveying the hillslope to find a suitable spot to carry out piping works when he slipped and fell.
Tue May 23 2023
![Bursa Malaysia opens lower, tracking Wall Street Bursa Malaysia opens lower, tracking Wall Street](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61669293127_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia opens lower, tracking Wall Street
At 9.06 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI slipped 5.62 points to 1,480.92 from 1,486.54 last Friday.
Tue Nov 29 2022
![Can Britain's King Charles fill his treasured mother's shoes? Can Britain's King Charles fill his treasured mother's shoes?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663642604_KingCharles.jpg)
Can Britain's King Charles fill his treasured mother's shoes?
Charles takes the throne at a time when opinion polls show that support in Britain for the monarchy has slipped to its lowest.
Tue Sep 20 2022
![China unveils new perks aimed at boosting slowing birth rate China unveils new perks aimed at boosting slowing birth rate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660700780_BEIJING.jpg)
China unveils new perks aimed at boosting slowing birth rate
Although Beijing last year allowed couples to have three children, birth rates have slipped over the past five years.
Wed Aug 17 2022
![US actress Anne Heche dies after being pulled off life support US actress Anne Heche dies after being pulled off life support](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660361823_AnneHeche.jpg)
US actress Anne Heche dies after being pulled off life support
Heche had slipped into a coma following the August 5 crash leaving her with major injuries, which included an anoxic brain injury.
Sat Aug 13 2022
![Hamilton says Red Bull were too fast for Mercedes Hamilton says Red Bull were too fast for Mercedes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51636338408_MEXICO.jpg)
Hamilton says Red Bull were too fast for Mercedes
Hamilton said his Mercedes was no match for Max Verstappen's Red Bull after his dream of a record eighth Formula One championship slipped.
Mon Nov 08 2021
![Man found drowned while trying to save friend Man found drowned while trying to save friend](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51631974972_TBBOMBAjpg.jpg)
Man found drowned while trying to save friend
A man who attempted to help a friend who had slipped when taking a selfie in a dam area at the Kampung Pertak bridge in Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor this afternoon had been found drowned.
Sat Sep 18 2021
![Selangor DOSH issues stop-work order to glove factory following fatal accident Selangor DOSH issues stop-work order to glove factory following fatal accident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631150609_TBJABATANjpg.jpg)
Selangor DOSH issues stop-work order to glove factory following fatal accident
The victim was believed to have slipped and fallen from an unprotected platform and he was not provided with appropriate PPE.
Thu Sep 09 2021
![Hassan comes up short in quest for 5,000m world record Hassan comes up short in quest for 5,000m world record](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629528120_HASSAN.jpg)
Hassan comes up short in quest for 5,000m world record
The world record attempt slipped away from Hassan with about three laps to go in her first meet since her star turn at the Tokyo Olympics.
Sat Aug 21 2021
![Malaysian ringgit falls to one-year low as PM resignation looms Malaysian ringgit falls to one-year low as PM resignation looms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81628734951_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Malaysian ringgit falls to one-year low as PM resignation looms
Stocks in Kuala Lumpur slipped as an expectation that the Prime Minister will resign turned investors cautious.
Mon Aug 16 2021