Stocks close lower as Middle East tensions, Treasury yields weigh
Stocks have struggled recently, with the S&P 500 suffering two straight weeks of declines and its biggest weekly percentage drop since October last week as investors have pushed back expectations for the timing and size of any rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Speed limit on federal roads reduced to 80km/h during Raya period
The speed limit on federal roads will be lowered from 90 km/h to 80 km/h during the upcoming festive season.
Tue Apr 02 2024
AWANI Tonight: Federal govt takes over Penang LRT Mutiara Line project
Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the federal government has officially taken over the Penang light rail transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project from the state government.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Federal Gov't takes over Penang LRT Mutiara Line project from State Gov't - Loke
The federal government has officially taken over the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project from the state government, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Apex Court dismisses Rosmah’s bid for leave to appeal over bid to challenge late Sri Ram's appointment as lead prosecutor
The Federal Court dismissed Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's application and ordered her to pay costs of RM30,000.
Tue Mar 26 2024
The Fed kekalkan kadar: kesan kepada Ringgit dan ekonomi
Abdul Mui’zz Morhalim, Pakar Ekonomi dari MIDF Research, akan membincangkan implikasi keputusan Federal Reserve terkini, unjuran pergerakan ringgit, dan prospek pertumbuhan ekonomi Malaysia. Beliau turut menyentuh soal keputusan The Fed, potensi penurunan kadar faedah, dan kesan terhadap mata wang tempatan. Selain itu, Muizz juga meneliti unjuran pertumbuhan ekonomi dan inflasi Malaysia, serta kesan hutang isi rumah yang semakin meningkat.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Unity government never "withhold" allocation for states, including Terengganu - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the development allocation for Terengganu increased to RM1.59 bln this year compared to RM1.55 bln in 2023.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Allow conscience vote on constitutional amendments over citizenship
Projek SAMA underlines that the Federal Constitution is too important to be subject to hurried amendments on matters concerning citizenship.
Wed Mar 20 2024
King presents instruments of appointment to five judges
The ceremony began with instruments of appointment given to Federal Court judges Datuk Hanipah Farikullah and Datuk Vazeer Alam Mydin Meera.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Rights of children born abroad being addressed by govt - PM
We are going to amend it so that parent means father and mother, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Niaga AWANI: Economist Consensus: U.S. Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates in June
Discover the latest insights from economists in the Reuters poll, indicating a stronger consensus that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate in June. While awaiting further data to confirm inflation trends, economists foresee a potential shift in Fed policymakers' rate projections at the March meeting, signaling fewer cuts for the year ahead. Despite Fed Chair Jerome Powell's indication of potential policy easing this year, persistent inflation and a resilient labor market may delay an early rate cut. Market sentiment has aligned with Fed officials' comments, with rate futures now pricing in the first rate reduction in June, contrasting previous expectations for March or May cuts.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Niaga AWANI: Market Recap: Slight Decline as Investors Await Price Data for Fed Rate Cut Signals
Get the latest insights into the stock market as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experienced slight declines on Monday, with investors eagerly anticipating this week's release of consumer and producer price data. The outcome of these reports will offer crucial insights into whether the Federal Reserve will move forward with interest rate cuts in the near future. Boeing shares also faced pressure, dropping 3%, amidst ongoing investigations into the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency. While the industrial sector saw losses, the Dow managed to edge higher.
Tue Mar 12 2024
3.61 mil students in Group B states start 2024/2025 school session today
Federal Territory of KL Education Department director Roslan Abu Hassan said 225,062 pupils attended the new school session in 291 schools.
Mon Mar 11 2024
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
Rafizi refutes claims of PADU data integrity issues
Rafizi Ramli said PADU also contains data integrated from various sources including federal and state govts, agencies and statutory bodies.
Tue Mar 05 2024
[LAPOR LANGSUNG] Freedom Flotilla to Gaza: Sah! Tiga kapal tetap berlayar, redah laut Mediterranean 24 April ini
FFC mengesahkan tiga kapal yang terlibat dalam misi Break the Siege of Gaza Freedom Flotilla akan memulakan pelayaran pada 24 April depan.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Freedom Flotilla to Gaza: Sah! Tiga kapal tetap berlayar, redah laut Mediterranean 24 April ini
FFC mengesahkan tiga kapal yang terlibat dalam misi Break the Siege of Gaza Freedom Flotilla akan memulakan pelayaran pada 24 April 2024 bersamaan hari Rabu.
Fri Apr 19 2024
SkyTrax: Kedudukan KLIA jatuh ke tangga 71
Kedudukan KLIA kini di tangga ke-71 mengikut Senarai Lapangan Terbang Terbaik Dunia SkyTrax 2024, jatuh empat anak tangga berbanding tahun sebelumnya.
Fri Apr 19 2024
China arahkan Apple keluarkan WhatsApp dan Thread daripada App Store
Kerajaan China mengarahkan Apple untuk mengeluarkan aplikasi Whatsapp dan Threads daripada App store China.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Empat pelari terlibat kontroversi dilucut pingat
Penganjur acara separa maraton Beijing mengumumkan pada Jumaat bahawa empat pelari yang terlibat dalam perlumbaan kontroversi pada Ahad lepas telah dilucutkan pingat, lapor Xinhua.
Fri Apr 19 2024
ASEAN gesa patuhi konsensus lima perkara
Negara-negara anggota ASEAN menzahirkan kebimbangan terhadap ketegangan yang berlaku di Myawaddy, Kayin State yang terletak di sempadan Myanmar-Thailand, serta di Rakhine State, Myanmar.
ASEAN berkata, ia ingin menegaskan semula komitmen untuk membantu Myanmar mencari penyelesaian dengan mewujudkan persekitaran kondusif melalu pelaksanaan penuh Konsensus Lima Perkara yang dipersetujui sebelum ini.
ASEAN berkata, ia ingin menegaskan semula komitmen untuk membantu Myanmar mencari penyelesaian dengan mewujudkan persekitaran kondusif melalu pelaksanaan penuh Konsensus Lima Perkara yang dipersetujui sebelum ini.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Setiap parti politik ada kaedah sendiri – Zahid
Setiap parti politik di dalam Kerajaan Perpaduan mempunyai kaedah sendiri untuk membantu memenangkan calon mereka pada Pilihan Raya Kecil Kuala Kubu Bharu, bulan depan.
Pengerusi Barisan Nasional (BN), Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata demikian ketika diminta mengulas laporan mengenai kenyataan MCA tidak akan berkempen pada PRK itu.
Pengerusi Barisan Nasional (BN), Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata demikian ketika diminta mengulas laporan mengenai kenyataan MCA tidak akan berkempen pada PRK itu.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Masih setia dengan UMNO, kritikan hanya untuk beri semangat
Ahli Majlis Kerja Tertinggi (MKT) UMNO, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz menegaskan beliau masih setia bersama parti itu meskipun ada mengkritik kepemimpinan UMNO Selangor sebelum ini.
Bekas Bendahari UMNO Selangor itu berkata, kritikan yang dibuatnya sebelum ini adalah berbentuk konstruktif dan hanya ingin membakar semangat parti itu.
Bekas Bendahari UMNO Selangor itu berkata, kritikan yang dibuatnya sebelum ini adalah berbentuk konstruktif dan hanya ingin membakar semangat parti itu.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Titah Addendum: Anwar enggan terlibat, itu bidang kuasa Lembaga Pengampunan dan YDP Agong
Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tidak mahu terlibat dengan perbincangan membabitkan titah tambahan berhubung tahanan di rumah membabitkan bekas Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Anwar berkata, ini kerana perkara itu merupakan di bawah bidang kuasa Lembaga Pengampunan Wilayah Persekutuan dan juga melibatkan Yang di-Pertuan Agong dan Raja-Raja Melayu.
Anwar berkata, ini kerana perkara itu merupakan di bawah bidang kuasa Lembaga Pengampunan Wilayah Persekutuan dan juga melibatkan Yang di-Pertuan Agong dan Raja-Raja Melayu.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Giat Mara Bagan Datuk naik taraf jadi kampus MCI
Giat Mara Bagan Datuk telah dinaik taraf menjadi kampus Malaysia-China Institute (MCI) bagi melatih pelajar tempatan di dalam bidang Latihan Teknikal Dan Vokasional Malaysia (TVET) sebelum di hantar ke China.
Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata, sejajar dengan itu, keluasan institusi berkenaan serta fasiliti akan ditambah.
Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata, sejajar dengan itu, keluasan institusi berkenaan serta fasiliti akan ditambah.
Fri Apr 19 2024