Ringgit edges higher vs US dollar after BNM holds rate at 3 pct
BNM held the interest rate steady as the current monetary policy stance remains supportive of the economy.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Ringgit easier against US dollar but higher versus other major currencies in early trade
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit should stay positive today as the Fed is on track to reduce its interest rates this month.
Mon Sep 02 2024
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
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
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
Ringgit opens higher vs greenback amidst Fed's interest rate decision
The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday after the United States Federal Reserve decided to maintain its interest rate at 5.5 per cent.
Fri Feb 02 2024
[COLUMNIST] The EPF in an environment of interest rate hikes
EPF's financial performance for the first three quarters of FY 2023 is expected to have been sustained in the fourth quarter.
Mon Jan 22 2024
AWANI Review: Digital Lending - Unlocking Fast, Secure Credit
When faced with financial pressures, many people turn to fast credit options, sometimes resorting to unregulated methods with high-interest rates and potential debt traps. Direct Lending strives to offer a safe and affordable alternative for borrowers who might be overlooked by traditional financial institutions.
Sat Jan 20 2024
US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid surging Treasury yields
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged at a 22-year high of 5.25-5.5 per cent, as yields on long-term US Treasury bonds have spiked in recent months, reported Xinhua.
Thu Nov 02 2023
Fixed income markets show signs of improving amid rising rates
As interest rates continue to rise globally, there are indications of improvement in the fixed income markets this year.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Bank Negara maintains Overnight Policy Rate at 3.00 pct
Global growth, however, remains weighed down by persistent core inflation and higher interest rates, BNM said.
Thu Jul 06 2023
EPF aiming to boost investment income
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said easing concerns over issues such as interest rate hikes will help in generating better returns.
Tue Jun 13 2023
[COLUMNIST] Maintaining interest rate stability would have provided the necessary monetary policy space
A pause would have provided the monetary policy space by cushioning the impact of a slowdown whilst allowing for cuts later.
Mon May 22 2023
US stocks plummet 1.6 per cent after Fed shakes markets with another rate hike
The Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by another 25 basis points despite a banking crisis causing turmoil in the US financial sector.
Thu Mar 23 2023
Asian shares subdued after Fed hints at rate pause
Asian shares inched higher after the Fed Reserve hinted it could pause interest rate hikes following turmoil in the banking sector.
Thu Mar 23 2023
AWANI Borneo [15/01/2025] - Kebakaran besar| Bekalan gas| Maritim
AWANI Borneo 15 Januari 2025 bersama Jasmine Abu Bakar
1. Kebakaran di Kanowit, 88 penghuni rumah panjang tinggal sehelai sepinggang.
2. PETROS akan laksana fungsi sebagai agregator tunggal.
3. Komuniti nelayan diperkukuh bantu dasar Ekonomi Biru
1. Kebakaran di Kanowit, 88 penghuni rumah panjang tinggal sehelai sepinggang.
2. PETROS akan laksana fungsi sebagai agregator tunggal.
3. Komuniti nelayan diperkukuh bantu dasar Ekonomi Biru
Wed Jan 15 2025
Sabah softwood peruntuk RM3.6 juta bina sekolah CLC sejak 2020
Bagi menyediakan akses pendidikan kepada anak anak pekerja ladang, RM3.6 juta diperuntukkan Sabah Softwood Berhad di Kalabakan sejak Julai 2020
ia pembinaan enam buah Sekolah Comunity Learning Centre (CLC) bagi anak-anak pekerja Indonesia yang bekerja di syarikat itu.
ia pembinaan enam buah Sekolah Comunity Learning Centre (CLC) bagi anak-anak pekerja Indonesia yang bekerja di syarikat itu.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Loke harap penyusunan semula MAHB dimuktamad tidak lama lagi
Loke menyatakan ketidakpuasan hati terhadap kelewatan keputusan oleh MAHB, termasuk projek aerotrain yang mendapat kritikan.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Komuniti nelayan diperkukuh bantu dasar ekonomi biru
Kerajaan komited dalam usaha memperkukuh sosioekonomi komuniti nelayan tradisi di Sipitang melalui pelaksanaan inisiatif berkaitan ekonomi biru.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Labuan lancar Pelan Tindakan Pelancongan Komprehensif bagi 2025-2030
Pelan tindakan ini menjadi panduan strategik, menggariskan pelbagai inisiatif yang akan diambil untuk meningkatkan sektor pelancongan Labuan dari 2025 hingga 2030.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Penerima SARA rancang perbelanjaan, utamakan keperluan asas
Kebanyakan penerima dan bakal penerima (SARA) di Lahad Datu sudah mula merancang perbelanjaan, termasuk membeli pelbagai barangan keperluan asas.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Bantuan: SARA melalui MyKad disalurkan bermula hari ini
Usaha penyaluran Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) melalui penggunaan MyKad akan diperluaskan ke Sabah dan Sarawak pada tahun ini berbanding hanya di negeri-negeri Semenanjung Malaysia pada 2024.
Wed Jan 15 2025
88 penghuni rumah panjang tinggal sehelai sepinggang
Kira-kira 88 penghuni tinggal sehelai sepinggang apabila rumah panjang rumah mereka musnah sepenuhnya dalam satu kebakaran di Rumah Paulus Yan, Sungai Bawan di Jalan Nibong Tada pada rabu.
Wed Jan 15 2025
ASEAN 2025 | 15 Jan
ASEAN 2025 hari ini bersama Pia Ernadya membawa tumpuan berikut:
Wed Jan 15 2025
Haji: Malaysia mohon kuota tambahan 10,000
Malaysia memohon kuota haji tambahan sebanyak 10,000 dan akan diberikan pertimbangan sewajarnya oleh Kementerian Haji dan Umrah Arab Saudi.
Wed Jan 15 2025