AirAsia Eyes 5 Mln Guest Arrivals To Sabah This Year

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Budget carrier AirAsia is expecting five million guest arrivals to Sabah through Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, and Tawau this year, up from the 3.7 million arrivals recorded in 2024.

BMI Expects Malaysia’s Economy To Be Resilient In 2024 At 5.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, projected Malaysia’s economy to be resilient in 2024, with a real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast of 5.0 per cent, supported by robust investment and resilient consumption. 

Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship Strengthens Palm Oil Trade And Regional Cooperation -- MPOB

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The palm oil trade is a cornerstone of ASEAN’s economic activity, and Malaysia is committed to leveraging regional frameworks such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and ASEAN’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with countries like South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.

Palo Alto Networks Unveils Cybersecurity Predictions For 2025: Key Insights For Malaysian Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) – Palo Alto Networks, a global leader in cybersecurity, has released its APAC Cybersecurity Predictions for 2025, offering vital insights into the future of cyber threats and strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Heavy Selling In Tech, Utility Stocks

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index ended lower today, weighed down by heavy selling in technology and utility blue chips, reflecting the ripple effect from a sell-off on Wall Street last Friday.

MIDA: Catalysing Malaysia's Economic Resilience, Future Growth In A Dynamic Global Landscape

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s investment landscape in 2024 has once again showcased its resilience and adaptability, with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) at the forefront of driving economic growth through strategic investments, human capital development, digital and green economy initiatives.

JS-SEZ Can Drive Johor To Become Southern Growth Engine For Economy -- Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) can potentially propel Johor to become the southern growth engine for the economy, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Malaysian Cafe Owners To Rethink Pricing Strategies As Coffee Bean Prices Reach Record Highs

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) – Malaysian cafe owners who import coffee beans and sell speciality coffees are now faced with the challenge of rethinking their pricing strategies as coffee bean prices hit record highs. 

CPOPC Welcomes Papua New Guinea As Its Fourth Member Country

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has welcomed Papua New Guinea as its fourth member country, according to a statement from the CPOPC.

Bargain Hunting Pushes Bursa Malaysia Higher In Early Trade

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued to open on a positive note today on persistent bargain-hunting activities amid mixed cues from Wall Street’s performance overnight, said an analyst. 

PNB Declares 5.75 Sen Per Unit Income, RM10.1 Bln Payout For ASB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd’s (PNB) wholly owned unit trust management company, Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB), has announced a total income distribution of 5.75 sen per unit for Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024).

Banking Sector Thriving In 2024, Sees Major Acquisitions

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government’s acquisition of a major stake in Affin Bank Bhd and Public Bank’s purchase of equity in LPI Capital Bhd, plus banks generally being highly profitable, were the major news items in Malaysia’s banking and financial landscape this year.