Trump’s Latest Tariffs To Weigh On Regional Markets, Malaysia’s E&E Exports

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The global financial markets and regional export-reliant economies including Malaysia are bracing for increased volatility following US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff rollout effective April 5 and April 9, 2025.

MAHB To Pursue More Long-haul Flights From Europe This Year 

PERTH, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is setting its sights on increasing long-haul flights, particularly from among European carriers, as Malaysia seeks to strengthen its global connectivity. 

LTAT Declares 5.25 Pct Distribution, RM514.2 Mln, A 7-year High

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) has announced a 5.25 per cent total payout for 2024, comprising a five per cent dividend and a 0.25 per cent bonus, its highest in seven years.  

Main Market-bound Cuckoo Malaysia Aims To Raise RM184.8 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Main Market-bound Cuckoo International (Mal) Bhd, the local unit of South Korean appliance maker Cuckoo Homesys Co Ltd, aims to raise RM184.8 million from its initial public offering (IPO).

Financial Institutions Remain Vigilant Against Operational Disruptions - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Financial losses from operational risks reported by financial institutions continued to be small in the second half of 2024 (2H 2024), accounting for only 0.03 per cent of total banking system capital compared to 0.05 per cent in the first six months.

KLIA Ranks Among Top 10 Airports Globally With Near-perfect Score In 2024 ASQ Survey

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has been ranked among the top 10 airports globally in the 2024 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey for airports handling over 40 million passengers annually. 

OPPO Find N5: Seamless Foldable Smartphone Experience With Premium Services

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- OPPO latest flagship foldable smartphone, OPPO Find N5, released recently, has set a new benchmark for foldables as the world’s thinnest foldable smartphone with key upgrades in ergonomic design, battery life, and performance.

AEON, KIP REIT Ink MoU For AEON Mall Kinta City's Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Aeon Co (M) Bhd has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pacific Trustees Bhd, the trustee of KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP REIT) for the expansion of Aeon Mall Kinta City in Perak.

Falcon To Invest US$100 Mln In Facility Upgrades At Al Maktoum International Airport

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Falcon, a premier aviation service provider, has announced plans to invest more than US$100 million to upgrade its facilities at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai. (US$1=RM4.44)

EPF Buys MAHB Shares At RM11 To Ensure Higher Relisting Price – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) move to buy Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) shares at RM11 per unit is aimed at positioning the company for a future relisting at a higher valuation.

​Mavenir, EdgeQ To Showcase Next Generation Small Cells For Seamless 4G To 5G Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider, and EdgeQ, a leader in 5G wireless infrastructure, will unveil the next generation of indoor and outdoor small cells at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025 next month.

Malaysia's RE Sector Seen Entering 'Supercycle' As Country Accelerates Energy Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's renewable energy (RE) sector is expected to enter a “multi-decade supercycle” as the country accelerates its energy transition.