![Ringgit softer versus US dollar in early trade on profit-taking Ringgit softer versus US dollar in early trade on profit-taking](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)
Ringgit softer versus US dollar in early trade on profit-taking
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the local note is overbought following last week's gain.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Govt taking appropriate action to enhance Malaysia's competitiveness ranking - PM Govt taking appropriate action to enhance Malaysia's competitiveness ranking - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719302117_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Govt taking appropriate action to enhance Malaysia's competitiveness ranking - PM
The government is looking at and taking the appropriate action to raise Malaysia's position in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR), which currently stands at number 34.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![PM performs Aidiladha prayers at Putra Mosque PM performs Aidiladha prayers at Putra Mosque](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718589151_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM performs Aidiladha prayers at Putra Mosque
This is the first Aidiladha prayer for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim since taking over the country's administration in November last year.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Israeli forces step up bombing of Rafah as tanks try to push west Israeli forces step up bombing of Rafah as tanks try to push west](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717749341_Israeli.jpg)
Israeli forces step up bombing of Rafah as tanks try to push west
Fierce gun battles between Israeli troops and Hamas-led Palestinian fighters were also taking place.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Two senior police officers charged with accepting RM1 million bribe to help close case involving purchase firearms by Israeli Two senior police officers charged with accepting RM1 million bribe to help close case involving purchase firearms by Israeli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716870943_TBkesrasuah.jpg)
Two senior police officers charged with accepting RM1 million bribe to help close case involving purchase firearms by Israeli
The duo were accused of taking RM1 million in cash from Khoo Zixian, as an inducement to help close a criminal investigation against him.
Tue May 28 2024
![New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716172416_tbPresidentialoffic.jpg)
New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China
Lai Ching-te was sworn in at the Japanese-colonial-era presidential office in central Taipei, taking over from Tsai Ing-wen.
Mon May 20 2024
![Bursa Malaysia opens higher, tracking Wall Street gains Bursa Malaysia opens higher, tracking Wall Street gains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708752887_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia opens higher, tracking Wall Street gains
Bursa Malaysia rose in early trade today, taking the cue from the positive performance overnight on Wall Street.
Fri May 03 2024
![INSIGHT - How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term INSIGHT - How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713333885_DonaldTrump.jpg)
INSIGHT - How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term
US allies are taking steps to defend, advance their interests in the event ex-President Donald Trump returns to power in November elections.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![Israel's Netanyahu says 'more has to be done' to stop pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses Israel's Netanyahu says 'more has to be done' to stop pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714014892_USCjpg.jpg)
Israel's Netanyahu says 'more has to be done' to stop pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses
In a recorded statement, Benjamin Netanyahu accuses "antisemitic mobs" of taking over leading universities.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Aidilfitiri open houses nationwide resonate with all Malaysians Aidilfitiri open houses nationwide resonate with all Malaysians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712736765_TBTuankuAishah.jpg)
Aidilfitiri open houses nationwide resonate with all Malaysians
Across several states, open house gatherings offered an array of dishes for guests, with traditional delicacies taking centre stage.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![Biden threatens change in US policy if Netanyahu fails to protect Gaza civilians Biden threatens change in US policy if Netanyahu fails to protect Gaza civilians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711424914_TBMASHUPORANG.jpg)
Biden threatens change in US policy if Netanyahu fails to protect Gaza civilians
Joe Biden threatens to condition support for Israel's offensive in Gaza on it taking concrete steps to protect aid workers and civilians.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![TH announces 3.1% profit distribution for 2023 TH announces 3.1% profit distribution for 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697875574_TabungHaji.jpg)
TH announces 3.1% profit distribution for 2023
The profit for 2023 was announced based on the audited financial statements and after taking into account the impairment in the value of investment properties in Saudi Arabia and the UK.
Tue Apr 02 2024
![How nature can alter our sense of time How nature can alter our sense of time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711450769_ClockOutdoor.jpg)
How nature can alter our sense of time
Taking control of your time and how you use it can help to you overcome the sense that time is running away from you.
Sun Mar 31 2024
![Police finish taking Abdul Hadi Awang’s statement - IGP Police finish taking Abdul Hadi Awang’s statement - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41688438270_AbdulHadiAwang.jpg)
Police finish taking Abdul Hadi Awang’s statement - IGP
Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang was called to assist the investigation regarding his statement on upholding Islam on February 20.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![Global law enforcers seek Trend Micro's help in taking down top ransomware threat group LockBit Global law enforcers seek Trend Micro's help in taking down top ransomware threat group LockBit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708850865_TBCYBERSECURITYB.jpg)
Global law enforcers seek Trend Micro's help in taking down top ransomware threat group LockBit
Trend helps shield the world from an unreleased ransomware attack and delivers advanced protection to customers.
Fri Feb 23 2024