MAPIM Calls For Cross-political Support To Revitalise, Propel Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (MAPIM) has called on all parties, regardless of political ideology, to support the MADANI Government’s efforts to revitalise and strengthen the national economy in the current situation where the ringgit continues to strengthen.

Affin Bank Stock Jumps As Sarawak Finalises Majority Stake

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd's shares surged this morning, rising by two per cent ahead of the Sarawak government's expected finalisation of a majority stake acquisition in the bank this Friday.

ASEAN Data Centre Market Can Reach US$11 Bln By 2028 - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The potential total addressable market for ASEAN data centres is estimated to reach US$11 billion (US$1=RM4.20) by 2028 on the back of the global data centre demand boom, according to Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) Bhd.

AirAsia Cambodia’s Siem Reap-Singapore Route To Propel the Kingdom’s Aviation Sector

From Vijian Paramasivam

PHNOM PENH, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Cambodia announced a strategic move to launch its new Siem Reap to Singapore route by targeting the year-end rising passenger traffic that will help to spur the domestic aviation sector.

IATA Urges Govt To Introduce Incentives Or Tax Credits In Budget 2025 To Support SAF

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urges the government to consider introducing incentives or tax credits in the upcoming Budget 2025 to support Malaysia’s emerging sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry.

AM Best: Favourable Rating Changes For APAC (Re) Insurers Despite Geopolitical Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- AM Best in its new report revealed that long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) upgrades exceeded downgrades for its rated Asia-Pacific (APAC) (re)insurers in 2023, driven predominantly by improved balance sheet strength and favourable operating performance.

Akwel Anticipates Minor Sales Drop For Current Fiscal Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- AKWEL, the automotive and heavy goods vehicle (HGV) components manufacturer, has posted a net income of 20.2 million euros, giving a net margin of 3.8 per cent for the first half of 2024. (1 euro = RM4.68)

AirAsia To Add 2,000 Weekly Flights, 150,000 Seats Across 40 Key Routes By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- AirAsia is expanding its domestic connectivity across Malaysia with the addition of 2,000 weekly flights and 150,000 seats across 40 key routes by the end of the year. 

Capital A To Hold EGM On Oct 14, 2024, For Disposal Of Aviation Business

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd will hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on Oct 14, 2024, where the proposed disposal of its aviation business to sister company AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) will be tabled for shareholders’ approval. 

Govt Needs To Address Gaps In National Grids To Foster Renewable Energy Production

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government should allocate more resources to improve the national grid and substations, said Singapore's Asiarecs Pte Ltd.

Tealive Eyes Indonesia, But Only If It Has 100 Stores In The Philippines

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Loob Holding Sdn Bhd, which owns bubble tea brand Tealive, is planning to strengthen its overseas portfolio and is eyeing Indonesia next year.

Malaysia Must Focus More On Green Computing To Continue Attracting Data Centre Investments

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must focus more on green computing hardware and software to keep up with advancements in information technology (IT) infrastructure if it wants to continue attracting global data centre investments.