AirAsia X Positions Bahrain As Strategic Hub For Global Network Expansion

From Abdul Hamid A Rahman

MANAMA, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) is advancing its global expansion strategy by positioning Bahrain as a strategic hub to strengthen connectivity between Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Australia.

ICW & BuildXpo 2026 To Be Held At MITEC In November

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The International Construction Week (ICW) & BuildXpo Malaysia 2026, themed “Beyond Limits”, will be held from Nov 10 to 12, 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).

Honda Malaysia Eyes 2026 Sales Target Of 60,000 Units With Six New Models

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) — Honda Malaysia has reinforced its position in 2026 with the rollout of six models, underpinned by a 60,000-unit sales target amid shifting consumer preferences and evolving market demand.

IMFC-J Receives 1,000 Enquiries, Facilitating RM73 Billion In Potential Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre - Johor (IMFC-J) has received about 1,000 enquiries and is facilitating potential investments totalling nearly RM73 billion, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Sabah Acquires Strategic 20 Percent Stake In North Sabah EOR PSC

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government, through its wholly-owned entity SMJ Energy Sdn Bhd (SMJE), has solidified its position in the upstream oil and gas sector by acquiring a strategic 20 per cent participating interest in the North Sabah Enhanced Oil Recovery Production Sharing Contract (EOR PSC).

BNM's International Reserves Amounted To US$126.9 Bln As At Jan 30, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia amounted to US$126.9 billion as at Jan 30, 2026, compared with US$125.6 billion as at Jan 15, 2026.

Kenanga IB Foresees FBM KLCI To Hit 1,840 Mark This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) foresees the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) could touch the 1,840 mark this year. 

Ports, Logistics, REIT Among Sectors To Post Stronger 4Q 2025 Results -- Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Ports and logistics and real estate investment trust (REIT) sectors are among the sectors to post stronger fourth quarter (4Q) 2025 results given Malaysia’s sustained economic fundamentals and improved investors’ confidence, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).

Melaka Targeting High-Tech Investments Through GTP Project

JASIN, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The Melaka state government is targeting to attract more high-technology investments from Germany through the development of the German Technology Park (GTP) industrial area in Bemban.

Malaysian Economy Shows Strong Resilience Amid Global Headwinds — AMRO

SINGAPORE, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy has demonstrated notable resilience despite rising global trade protectionism and geopolitical tensions, said the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

UDA Optimistic Malaysian Property Market Will Remain Resilient This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) --  UDA Holdings Bhd is optimistic that the outlook for the domestic property market will remain resilient, with more targeted growth in 2026, driven by various key initiatives implemented by the government to stimulate property ownership and maintain domestic market stability.

Asia-Pacific Emerges As Key AI Manufacturing Hub – Dassault SystÈmes

HOUSTON, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific, including Malaysia, is rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic regions for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven manufacturing and industrial digitalisation, supported by strong entrepreneurial activity, expanding industrial ecosystems, and closer collaboration between industry and universities.