Sabah Products’ Export Sales Potential Reaches RM95.9 Mln - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, May 16 (Bernama) -- The marketability of Sabah entrepreneurs’ products in international markets improved last year, with potential sales value reaching RM95.9 million.

Malaysian Batik Makes Appearance On Runway At Modest Fashion Day, KazanForum 2026

From Nor Baizura Basri

KAZAN (Russia), May 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysian batik made an appearance during Modest Fashion Day at KazanForum 2026 held here, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, on Wednesday, signalling a continuous effort to strengthen Malaysia’s fashion ecosystem through international positioning while providing opportunities to local entrepreneurs.

Taiwan’s ALP Launches RM500 Mln Smart Cold Chain Facility In Shah Alam

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Taiwan property developer and operator of smart logistics infrastructure company, Ally Logistic Property (ALP), has launched its first purpose-built smart cold chain facility in Malaysia and second OMEGA project in the Klang Valley for approximately RM500 million.

Mobix Labs Moves Into Rare Earths With Proposed SPD Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Mobix Labs Inc has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire Special Project Delivery LLC (SPD), a strategic infrastructure platform focused on building sovereign United States (US) supply chains for rare earth elements, critical minerals, and energy storage.

Central Bank Has Priced Potential Scenarios For West Asia Conflict Into 2026 Growth, Inflation Forecasts - Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has already priced in potential scenarios from the ongoing West Asia conflict into its 2026 growth and inflation forecasts, Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today.

RM1 Billion NexQuantum AI Park Launched In Perak

IPOH, May 15 (Bernama) -- Cahya Suria Services Sdn Bhd and Suzhou EnnoThing Technology Co Ltd have formalised a strategic partnership through NexQuantum 1 Sdn Bhd to develop the NexQuantum artificial intelligence (AI) digital park in Perak.

Iran Conflict May Boost Drilling Activities Off Sabah, Says Labuan O&G Player

LABUAN, May 15 (Bernama) -- The unresolved conflict involving Iran is expected to indirectly drive more active oil drilling activities in Sabah waters, said Labuan Chamber of Commerce (LCC) Oil and Gas Bureau chairman Masnawi Nawe.

Malaysia Domestic Trade Activity Remains Robust Amid Geopolitical Uncertainties - KPDN

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s domestic trade activity remains resilient and continues to expand amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, according to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN).

Airport Cyber Resilience Critical Amid Rising Digital Threats

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BANGKOK, May 14 (Bernama) -- Airports must strengthen cyber resilience and join hands to tackle increasingly sophisticated digital threats to maintain uninterrupted airport operations as aviation systems become more interconnected and technology-driven, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MHAB) chief information officer Vijaykumar Dayinde.

AirAsia X Posts Net Loss Of RM154.88 Mln In First Quarter Due To Depreciation Of Local Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd posted a net loss of RM154.88 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, due to the net foreign exchange losses of RM232.2 million from the depreciation of local currencies including Thai baht, Indonesian rupiah and the Philippine peso against the US dollar during the quarter.

MAHB Advocates Inclusive Work Culture To Meet Aviation Industry's Fast-paced Challenges

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BANGKOK, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is reshaping its workplace culture to attract younger aviation talent while balancing the strengths of experienced employees as airports worldwide undergo rapid transformation driven by digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI).

MAHB To Host ACI Asia-pacific & Middle East Regional Assembly And Conference 2027 In Kuala Lumpur

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BANGKOK, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will host the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition (RACE) 2027 in Kuala Lumpur.