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Malaysia Aviation Group Joins CEO Action Network For Sustainable Business Practices

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG) has joined the CEO Action Network (CAN), a coalition of over 70 leaders committed to sustainability advocacy, capacity building and measurable action.

PIVB Maintains 'Outperform' Rating On AAX

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB) has maintained its "outperform" rating on AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) supported by its robust demand in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024).

Govt Outlines 11 Potential Sectors For Bumiputera Including HGHV Industries

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The government has outlined 11 potential sectors to be capitalised by the bumiputera community, including high-growth, high-value (HGHV) industries.

AirAsia X Reports 34 Pct Growth In Passengers To 1.08 Million In 3q 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd carried 1.08 million passengers in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, representing a 34 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase, and delivered a strong passenger load factor of 84 per cent, up by four percentage points. 

Iskandar Malaysia secures RM40.3 Bln Committed Investments From Jan-Sept 2024 - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Iskandar Malaysia has recorded committed investments of RM40.3 billion from January to September 2024, with realised investments reaching RM22.5 billion, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

DXN Posts Lower 2Q Net Profit Of RM65.97 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- DXN Holdings Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM65.97 million in the second quarter of the financial year 2025 (2Q FY2025) ended Aug 31, 2024, from RM76.02 million amid higher foreign exchange losses as well as elevated costs for employee benefit and shipping rates.

CapitaLand Malaysia Trust Posts Higher 3Q Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Capitaland Malaysia Trust (CLMT) registered a higher net profit of RM30.23 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3QFY2024) compared with RM27.78 million recorded in the same period a year ago.

Malaysia's Inflation Likely To Trend At 2.9 Pct In 2025 -- Allianz

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation is likely to trend at 2.3 per cent in 2024 and 2.9 per cent in 2025, compared to Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) forecast of between 2 per cent and 3.5 per cent for 2024, Allianz SE chief economist Ludovic Subran said.

MIDF Amanah Trims Inflation Forecast Down To 2.0 Pct In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has revised its 2024 inflation forecast downward to two per cent from 2.3 per cent previously, taking into account the absence of subsidy rationalisation this year.

Cocoa Farmers Urged To Press On Given The Crop's High Potential -- Johari

BAGAN DATUK, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Cocoa farmers should continue cultivating the commodity instead of shifting to other crops given its high and encouraging potential, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.

Malaysia Added As BRICS Partner Country, Trade Access With Member States

BANGI, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, officially added to a group of 13 BRICS partner countries, will give it trade access with other partner countries within the bloc, said Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's Malaysian Inclusive Development and Advancement Institute (MINDA-UKM) director Professor Tan Sri Dr Noor Azlan Ghazali.

Govt Should Adopt Fair Market Price for Targeted RON95 Subsidies - Economist

BANGI, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- To implement RON95 petrol targeted subsidies, the government has been urged to adopt an approach that maintains market prices, making essential goods more affordable while still offering the necessary support to those in need.