![Positive sentiment pushes ringgit to strengthen vs greenback at the opening Positive sentiment pushes ringgit to strengthen vs greenback at the opening](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)
Positive sentiment pushes ringgit to strengthen vs greenback at the opening
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the USD/MYR would linger near its immediate support level of RM4.40 today.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Australia and Malaysia forge stronger ASEAN ties: High Commissioner Heinecke highlights deepening partnership Australia and Malaysia forge stronger ASEAN ties: High Commissioner Heinecke highlights deepening partnership](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723203849_TBDanielleHeinecke.jpg)
Australia and Malaysia forge stronger ASEAN ties: High Commissioner Heinecke highlights deepening partnership
Danielle Heinecke highlighted the strong Australia-Malaysia partnership and their joint commitment to strengthening ties within ASEAN.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![CyberSecurity Malaysia unveils Digital Resilience Programme CyberSecurity Malaysia unveils Digital Resilience Programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714232671_cybersecurity.jpg)
CyberSecurity Malaysia unveils Digital Resilience Programme
The program aims to strengthen cybersecurity for large corporations, institutions, SMEs, and individuals.
Thu Aug 08 2024
![Dewan Negara passes three Bills under PM's Department Dewan Negara passes three Bills under PM's Department](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41719992977_MKulasegaran.jpg)
Dewan Negara passes three Bills under PM's Department
The amendments aim to strengthen the act with new provisions to meet current requirements and expand the duties of the Auditor-General.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![Brunei, Malaysia strengthen ties with diplomatic visit and landmark border meeting Brunei, Malaysia strengthen ties with diplomatic visit and landmark border meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81669602999_MalaysiaBrunei.jpg)
Brunei, Malaysia strengthen ties with diplomatic visit and landmark border meeting
The recent visit by Brunei Darussalam's Minister to Malaysia has solidified the close relationship between the two countries.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Govt to strengthen Tourism Industry Act 1992, enhance enforcement Govt to strengthen Tourism Industry Act 1992, enhance enforcement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700745248_KhairulFirdausAkba.jpg)
Govt to strengthen Tourism Industry Act 1992, enhance enforcement
Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan highlighted the need to update the outdated act for better monitoring of travel package scam cases.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Govt remains committed to implementing structural reforms, fiscal strengthening Govt remains committed to implementing structural reforms, fiscal strengthening](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61686805585_Perbendaharaan.jpg)
Govt remains committed to implementing structural reforms, fiscal strengthening
The ministry said this will boost Malaysia's long-term foreign investor appeal, strengthening the ringgit.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Revisiting Malaysia’s biofuel roadmap [COLUMNIST] Revisiting Malaysia’s biofuel roadmap](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61679379954_biodieselbiodiese.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Revisiting Malaysia’s biofuel roadmap
Strengthening biodiesel mandate and introducing a bioethanol program can help Malaysia achieve its net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![MADANI govt remains resolute despite facing criticism for unpopular decisions - PM MADANI govt remains resolute despite facing criticism for unpopular decisions - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71719887535_AnwarIbrahimMajli.jpg)
MADANI govt remains resolute despite facing criticism for unpopular decisions - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it was crucial to strengthen the economy as revenue was wasted and subsidies weren't reaching target groups.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Singapore PM seeks stronger ties with Malaysia on Causeway centennial anniversary Singapore PM seeks stronger ties with Malaysia on Causeway centennial anniversary](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718185482_tbfoureyemeeting.jpg)
Singapore PM seeks stronger ties with Malaysia on Causeway centennial anniversary
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong looks forward to strengthening the relationship and ensuring more win-win projects with Malaysia.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Malaysia, China confirm joint effort to conduct new research on panda protection Malaysia, China confirm joint effort to conduct new research on panda protection](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706335879_TBpanda.jpg)
Malaysia, China confirm joint effort to conduct new research on panda protection
The "Panda Diplomacy" has strengthened bilateral relations between Malaysia and China.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Chief Economists: The Economic Outlook Is Brightening But Political Risks Loom Large in 2024 Chief Economists: The Economic Outlook Is Brightening But Political Risks Loom Large in 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714395337_TBDigitalEconomy.jpg)
Chief Economists: The Economic Outlook Is Brightening But Political Risks Loom Large in 2024
82 pct of chief economists expect the global economy to remain stable or strengthen this year almost twice as many as in late 2023.
Thu May 30 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Mapping the literacy of bilingual children, home where it all begins [COLUMNIST] Mapping the literacy of bilingual children, home where it all begins](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716024230_DualLanguageProgra.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Mapping the literacy of bilingual children, home where it all begins
Bilingual children are open to a wider opportunity to connect to vast information, opinions, and cultural insights ahead of their first language.
Sat May 18 2024
![Malaysia, Kazakhstan ready to strengthen ties, explore new cooperation opportunities Malaysia, Kazakhstan ready to strengthen ties, explore new cooperation opportunities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715905610_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia, Kazakhstan ready to strengthen ties, explore new cooperation opportunities
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is on an official visit to Kazakhstan aimed at further strengthening ties and cooperation between both countries.
Fri May 17 2024
![KKB Polls: PH victory clear signal to redouble efforts to strengthen economy - Anwar KKB Polls: PH victory clear signal to redouble efforts to strengthen economy - Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715436988_TBKKBSOCK.jpg)
KKB Polls: PH victory clear signal to redouble efforts to strengthen economy - Anwar
The four-cornered contest saw PH candidate from DAP, Pang Sock Tao, securing victory with a 3,869-vote majority.
Sun May 12 2024