![Malaysia set to lead stronger ASEAN-Australia ties Malaysia set to lead stronger ASEAN-Australia ties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720520801_nicholasfarrelly.jpg)
Malaysia set to lead stronger ASEAN-Australia ties
Malaysia's chairmanship of ASEAN next year also coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Australia.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Ringgit opens higher ahead of key US economic data Ringgit opens higher ahead of key US economic data](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674699678_Bajet.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher ahead of key US economic data
Contrary to the ringgit's performance against the major currencies, the local note was stronger against its ASEAN peers.
Wed Jul 03 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
![Embrace Rukun Negara for stronger unity Embrace Rukun Negara for stronger unity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81594509494_TBRukunNegara.jpg)
Embrace Rukun Negara for stronger unity
The public needs to recognise the importance of understanding the national philosophy and the history behind these principles.
Tue May 28 2024
![Lawrence Wong's new leadership aims for stronger Singapore-Malaysia engagement Lawrence Wong's new leadership aims for stronger Singapore-Malaysia engagement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715768697_LawrenceWong.jpg)
Lawrence Wong's new leadership aims for stronger Singapore-Malaysia engagement
Dr Oh Ei Sun said the new PM is expected to enhance engagement with the public in both Singapore and Malaysia.
Wed May 15 2024
![Indonesia fishing village grapples with piles of trash brought in by tides Indonesia fishing village grapples with piles of trash brought in by tides](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710828862_TBIndonesianjpg.jpg)
Indonesia fishing village grapples with piles of trash brought in by tides
Teluk has one of Indonesia's dirtiest beaches as villagers said that heavy rain has led to stronger tides, bringing more trash to shore.
Sat Mar 23 2024
![Khazanah Nasional records better profit from operations of RM5.9 bln in FY2023 Khazanah Nasional records better profit from operations of RM5.9 bln in FY2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710138189_TBLOGOKHAZANAH.jpg)
Khazanah Nasional records better profit from operations of RM5.9 bln in FY2023
Its stronger performance driven by higher dividends and distributions from investee companies, fair value gains and capital preservation.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Ringgit opens lower vs US dollar, stronger against other major currencies Ringgit opens lower vs US dollar, stronger against other major currencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71705667585_TBringgitmalaysia.jpg)
Ringgit opens lower vs US dollar, stronger against other major currencies
The ringgit continued to open lower against the U.S. dollar amid higher-than-expected U.S. inflation data which suggested the Federal Reserve (Fed) might keep the interest rate steady.
Wed Feb 14 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Reinventing Malaysian early childhood education [COLUMNIST] Reinventing Malaysian early childhood education](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51685797394_Taska.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Reinventing Malaysian early childhood education
There can be no national educational excellence without stronger equity of outcomes!
Fri Jan 26 2024
![S.Korea opposition leader in ICU after knife attack amid calls for stronger security S.Korea opposition leader in ICU after knife attack amid calls for stronger security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704257886_TBLeeJaemyungj.jpg)
S.Korea opposition leader in ICU after knife attack amid calls for stronger security
Surgeons operated on Lee Jae-myung for more than two hours to repair a major blood vessel in his neck that was sliced.
Wed Jan 03 2024
![Key takeaways from Singapore's Deliberative Approach: Paving for Stronger Social Compact Key takeaways from Singapore's Deliberative Approach: Paving for Stronger Social Compact](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702193236_singapore.jpg)
Key takeaways from Singapore's Deliberative Approach: Paving for Stronger Social Compact
In an era of geopolitical realignments and growing skepticisms towards government, Singapore has victoriously emerged as an example of effective governance and citizen engagement.
Sun Dec 10 2023
![Court rejects Muhyiddin's application for permanent return of passport Court rejects Muhyiddin's application for permanent return of passport](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695793158_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Court rejects Muhyiddin's application for permanent return of passport
The court opines that Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin needs to present stronger reasons other than holiday and medical check-up.
Wed Nov 29 2023
![Ringgit flat vs US dollar, stronger against other currencies at opening Ringgit flat vs US dollar, stronger against other currencies at opening](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694410621_money.jpg)
Ringgit flat vs US dollar, stronger against other currencies at opening
The ringgit was traded almost flat at the opening against the US dollar today on lack of fresh buying interest amid low volatility due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Fri Nov 24 2023
![Fighting back as misinformation ramps up Fighting back as misinformation ramps up](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700211983_TBdisputejpg.jpg)
Fighting back as misinformation ramps up
Misinformation is nothing new, but AI, social media and eroding trust in institutions are making the threat stronger than ever.
Sun Nov 19 2023
![Govt not planning to peg the ringgit - Steven Sim Govt not planning to peg the ringgit - Steven Sim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41669082076_TBRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Govt not planning to peg the ringgit - Steven Sim
The national economy and financial system were now on a stronger footing to face global financial market volatility and forex movements.
Wed Nov 01 2023