Malaysia’s Air Passenger Traffic Hits 9.3 Mln In July, Nearing Pre-pandemic Levels — CAAM

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation sector is on track for full recovery, with monthly passenger traffic reaching 9.3 million in July 2025, up 3.9 per cent month-on-month (MoM) and 5.3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) compared with July 2024, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).

O&G, Energy Sectors Remain Vital Amid Green Energy Transition -- Informa

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Although green transitions are accelerating worldwide, the oil and gas (O&G) and energy sectors have continued to play a vital role, said Informa Markets Malaysia Sdn Bhd chairman Tan Sri Rahman Abdul Mamat.

Gold Futures Hit Record High On Rate Cut Bets

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed on a record high, breaking above the US$3,500 mark on expectations of a United States (US) interest rate cut and renewed concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence.

Asia Will Retain Leadership In Chip Manufacturing Next Five Years - Moody's Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Asia will retain its leadership in chip manufacturing over the next five years, supported by cost advantages, established ecosystems and deep technical expertise, said Moody’s Ratings today.

Busan Meets Malaysia — A Mirror Beyond Bridges, Markets And Murals

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

BUSAN, Aug 31 (Bernama) -- Busan’s bustling Jagalchi Fish Market, with sellers wooing visitors with friendly smiles and calling out “Malaysia! Murah! Murah! Sannakji! Sannakji! (live octopus), reminding me of keropok lekor sellers in Pasar Payang in Terengganu.

Tianjin’s SCO Summit To Call For Enhancing Multilateralism, Boost Ties With ASEAN

By Voon Miaw Ping

TIANJIN (China), Aug 31 (Bernama) -- The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, which kicked off today, is expected to see member states continue to prioritise cohesion in their efforts to deepen economic and security cooperation.

Behind The Skyline: Malaysia’s ‘Building Doctors’ Who Keep Landmarks Standing - A Merdeka Story

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysians have long lifted their eyes with pride to the nation’s skyline, from the clock tower of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building to the soaring Petronas Twin Towers, and now the shimmering spire of Merdeka 118.

CPO Futures To Trade Sideways Amid Profit-taking Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade sideways with a slight bearish bias amid profit-taking activities next week, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Sideways With An Upside Bias Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways with an upside bias next week, driven by extreme weather conditions and flooding in several countries.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Global Vegetable Oil Markets

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, in line with overall weaknesses in global vegetable oil markets, said an analyst.

Investments From BRICS Countries Hit RM8.54 Bln In 1Q 2025 -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has recorded increased investors’ interest and confidence from BRICS countries, with total investments approved for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) reaching RM8.54 billion, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback Ahead Of US Inflation Data This Friday

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its loss to end lower against the greenback on Wednesday ahead of key US inflation data.