Global Air Cargo Demand Falls By 4.8 Pct In March - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Global demand for international air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), fell by 4.8 per cent in March this year compared with March 2025 levels (-5.5 per cent for international operations), said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Consortium Advances Asia CCUS Network With Five Potential Carbon Storage Hubs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- A major Asia-Pacific industry consortium is advancing efforts to scale carbon capture infrastructure, identifying five potential cross-border storage hubs as part of a regional Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) development study.

Hatch-Led Consortium Identifies Five CCUS Hubs Across Asia-Pacific

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Hatch, a global engineering, project delivery, and professional services firm, has announced the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Hub Study for Asia, identifying five potential storage hubs and welcoming new consortium partners.

Airbus To Expand Footprint In Malaysia Through New Deals At DSA, NATSEC Asia 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) --  Airbus is set to expand its defence and space footprint in Malaysia through a series of signings and key announcements scheduled to take place at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2026 exhibitions this week. 

Airbus Backs Sarawak’s Aviation Ambition, Sees Potential As Regional Hub

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Airbus sees strong potential in Sarawak’s ambition to position itself not just as a domestic hub but also as a regional aviation hub, amid ongoing positive developments surrounding the establishment of AirBorneo.

US$50 Bln In Financial Support Needed As West Asia Conflict Tests Global Economy - IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The global economy is facing renewed strain from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with up to US$50 billion (US$1 = RM3.98) in financial support potentially needed to help vulnerable countries weather the shock, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Malaysia, Australia Strengthen Women’s Role In Biotechnology Collaboration

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Australia are committed to strengthening women’s participation and leadership in science, technology and innovation (STI), particularly in biotechnology, in building a more inclusive and competitive national innovation ecosystem.

APO Report Highlights Role Of Energy Efficiency In Boosting Productivity

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has released the APO Productivity Outlook 2026, examining the relationship between energy efficiency and productivity performance, as well as its implications for sustainable development across its 21 member economies in the Asia-Pacific region.

Batik Air Flies To Shanghai, Sydney Effective June, July 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Batik Air has announced new direct services  to Shanghai, China and Sydney, Australia, beginning June and July this year.

Airwallex Gains BNM Approval For Full Payment Services In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Airwallex, a global financial and payments platform, has secured approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for its e-money issuing and Class A licences, enabling it to roll out a full suite of payment services in the country.

German Group Koerber Invests RM95 Mln In Shah Alam Facility

SHAH ALAM, March 31 (Bernama) -- Koerber Technologies Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Germany-based technology group Korber, is investing RM95 million to expand its manufacturing facility here.

Labuan IBFC Rises To 55th In Global Financial Centres Index

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, March 31 (Bernama) -- The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (IBFC) is well-positioned to complement Malaysia’s broader financial ecosystem and strengthen the nation’s global appeal, said Labuan Financial Services Authority director general Affendi Rashdi.