![Ringgit resumes uptrend to open higher against US dollar Ringgit resumes uptrend to open higher against US dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703646010_duitringgit.jpg)
Ringgit resumes uptrend to open higher against US dollar
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said ringgit's performance has been quite sanguine amidst the anticipation of a better GDP data for 2Q 2024.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Bursa Malaysia continues to open firmer amid Wall Street gains Bursa Malaysia continues to open firmer amid Wall Street gains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720505487_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia continues to open firmer amid Wall Street gains
On the broader market, gainers outpaced decliners 234 to 142, with 255 counters unchanged, 1,786 untraded and eight suspended.
Wed Aug 07 2024
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Ringgit rebounds to open higher vs US dollar
US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said the central bank will not wait until inflation hits two per cent to cut interest rates.
Tue Jul 16 2024
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Ringgit extends gains versus US dollar in early trade
The ringgit extended its gains to open firmer against the US dollar on Friday, driven by the growing prospect of an interest rate cut.
Fri Jul 12 2024
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Ringgit continues its upward momentum to open higher against US dollar
The ringgit was mostly higher against its ASEAN peers but depreciated vis-a-vis the Singapore dollar.
Wed Jun 05 2024
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Ringgit retreats to open easier ahead of US inflation readings
At 9 am, the ringgit eased versus the greenback to 4.7310/7350.
Tue May 14 2024
![PM denies claims that government issuing casino licence for Forest City PM denies claims that government issuing casino licence for Forest City](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714039004_TBaijpg.jpg)
PM denies claims that government issuing casino licence for Forest City
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim denies that the govt was in talks with local billionaires to open a casino in Forest City, Johor.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Salvage crews work to lift first piece of collapsed Baltimore bridge Salvage crews work to lift first piece of collapsed Baltimore bridge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81711937833_TBcollapsedbridge.jpg)
Salvage crews work to lift first piece of collapsed Baltimore bridge
This will eventually allow to open temporary restricted channel that will help get more vessels in the water near the site, said Wes Moore.
Mon Apr 01 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
![Sarah Jessica Parker, husband Broderick play troubled couples on London stage Sarah Jessica Parker, husband Broderick play troubled couples on London stage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81706600602_TBSarahJessicaPa.jpg)
Sarah Jessica Parker, husband Broderick play troubled couples on London stage
"Plaza Suite" was set to open in New York in spring 2020 but the curtains came down when the COVID pandemic hit.
Wed Jan 31 2024
![Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomats Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81622543458_Alcohol.jpg)
Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomats
Customers have to register via a mobile app, get a clearance code from the foreign ministry and respect monthly quotas with their purchases.
Thu Jan 25 2024
![Proposal to open brothels for foreigners cannot be accepted - Na'im Proposal to open brothels for foreigners cannot be accepted - Na'im](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703311446_DATUKDRMOHDNAIM.jpg)
Proposal to open brothels for foreigners cannot be accepted - Na'im
Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said the proposal has sparked controversy in the community, considering that prostitution is illegal in M'sia.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![EU grants Ukraine membership talks but can't agree financial aid EU grants Ukraine membership talks but can't agree financial aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702629744_CharlesMichel.jpg)
EU grants Ukraine membership talks but can't agree financial aid
European Union leaders agreed to open membership talks with Ukraine even as it continues to fight Russia's invasion.
Fri Dec 15 2023
![ChatGPT one year on: From viral AI bot to OpenAI's boardroom battle ChatGPT one year on: From viral AI bot to OpenAI's boardroom battle](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71683555136_ChatGPTlogoAIArt.jpg)
ChatGPT one year on: From viral AI bot to OpenAI's boardroom battle
While ChatGPT has answered millions of user prompts, its growing influence has raised questions about the role of AI in society.
Sat Dec 02 2023
![New Zealand's new government sworn in, parliament expected to open next week New Zealand's new government sworn in, parliament expected to open next week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51701053486_TBNewZealandParl.jpg)
New Zealand's new government sworn in, parliament expected to open next week
The New Zealand Green Party launched a petition to keep the ban on oil and gas exploration.
Mon Nov 27 2023