Domestic Tourism Spending Reaches RM121.3 Billion In 2025 - DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, June 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's domestic tourism sector continued its upward trajectory in 2025, with total domestic visitor expenditure rising 13.6 per cent to RM121.3 billion from RM106.7 billion in 2024, according to the Domestic Tourism Survey 2025 released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.

Gold Futures Close Lower On Softer COMEX Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, following a decline in COMEX prices.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback As Geopolitical Concerns Persist

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia increased demand for the greenback amid heightened risk aversion.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher But Slips Thereafter

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday but fell thereafter, tracking softer regional markets as early profit-taking activity capped gains.

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar Amid Heightened West Asia Tensions

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by external developments following reports of United States and Israeli attacks on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which dampened regional market sentiment.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Mixed Regional Market Performance

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, dragged by mixed regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower Ahead Of Holiday Period

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Tuesday, as investors squared off positions ahead of the long holiday period amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.

Expanded Kota Bharu Airport Handles Over 562,000 Passengers In January-April -- MAHB

PUTRAJAYA, May 25 (Bernama) -- The newly expanded Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) in Kota Bharu handled 562,081 passenger movements between January and April this year, reflecting a 3.9 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

Auto Sales In March 2026 Up 21 Pct Versus February's Figure

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's automotive industry recorded a 21 per cent increase in total industry volume (TIV) to 63,489 vehicles in March 2026 compared to the preceding month.

CAAM Records Improved OTP During Hari Raya Travel Period

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 (Bernama) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) recorded steady and improved On-Time Performance (OTP) across Malaysian air travel during the recent Hari Raya Aidilfitri travel period, reflecting effective operational coordination and enhanced air navigation services.

Hibiscus Petroleum In Good Stead Despite West Asia Conflicts - Chairman

KOTA BHARU, April 13 (Bernama) -- Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd is well positioned to weather global geopolitical tensions and the ongoing conflict in West Asia, including uncertainty as a result of high crude oil prices.

MAG To Expand Mainline Fleet To 116 Aircraft, Serving 106 Destinations By 2035

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) plans to expand its mainline fleet to 116 aircraft, serving 106 destinations by 2035, said its president and group chief executive officer (CEO), Captain Nasaruddin A Bakar.