OPR Aligns With Malaysia's Economic Prospects — BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour following March’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting:  

BNM Seen Holding OPR At 3 Pct – Economists

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent during its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today, amid a stable interest rate environment, economists said.  

Twilio Partners Singtel To Bring Secure, Branded Messaging To Businesses In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) – Twilio, the customer engagement platform, has partnered with Singtel, Asia’s leading communications technology group, to offer businesses in Singapore a platform for secure, branded messaging directly to customers' mobile inboxes.

Yayasan Peneraju Introduces Direct Financing Scheme For Bumiputera Talents

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Yayasan Peneraju has launched a new financing scheme that will see funds disbursed directly to individuals instead of learning and training institutions. 

Malaysia’s Oil Palm Replanting Lags Target, Govt Steps Up Efforts -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The progress in replanting oil palm trees is still lagging, with Malaysia managing to replant 114,000 hectares, or 2.0 per cent of its total planted area in 2024, down from 132,000 hectares (2.3 per cent) in 2023.  

Mavcom: Airlines Must Offer Passengers Refunds For Flight Delays Of Five Hours Or More

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) today reiterated that airline passengers have the option of a refund of their tickets if their flight is delayed by five hours or more.

Airasia Carries 63 Mln Passengers With Load Factor Of 89 Pct In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd’s aviation arm, AirAsia Aviation Group (AirAsia), carried 63.18 million passengers in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) with a load factor of 89 per cent, lifted by robust demand and strategic capacity growth. 

Gamuda’s Order Book Set To Rise 11 Pct with Sungai Perak Water Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s participation in the Sungai Perak Raw Water Transfer Scheme (SPRWTS) development project could potentially bump up Gamuda’s outstanding order book by about 11 per cent to RM41.1 billion.

Khazanah Outlines Three Pillars For Future Of MAHB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has outlined three pillars for Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to enhance the airport operator’s operations in future, said Khazanah managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir. 

Analysts Mixed On Oil And Gas After Petronas Releases Activity Outlook 2025-2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Analysts are divided in their outlook for Malaysia’s oil and gas (O&G) sector following the release of the Petronas Activity Outlook (PAO) 2025-2027, which forecasts a general reduction in upstream activities and a focus on maintenance services.

PIAM, Stakeholders Collaborate To Address Total Loss Vehicles

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- General insurance and takaful companies are working closely with key stakeholders on the issue of total loss vehicles, according to the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (Piam).

OPR Continues To Be Supportive Of The Economy -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour after January’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting:-