Innovation In Focus: AM Best To Present At 18th India Rendezvous

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- AM Best Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Andrea Keenan, is set to deliver a presentation titled “Innovation is in Insurance’s DNA” at the 18th India Rendezvous, scheduled for Jan 20 to 22 at the JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu in Mumbai, India.

Malaysia’s Aviation Sector Recovering, Passenger Traffic To Soar In 2025 – Loke

PUTRAJAYA,  Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) forecasts that Malaysia’s air passenger traffic will reach between 105.8 million and 112.9 million passengers this year, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

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.

CGS International Maintains CPO Price At RM4,000 Per Tonne In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd has maintained its crude palm oil (CPO) price forecast for 2025, premised on higher year-on-year (y-o-y) CPO production and demand rationing.

Technology, Robotics, Digitalisation And R&D Panacea For Malaysia To Achieve Food Security -- Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Precision technology, robotics, and digitalisation coupled with research and development (R&D) are vital ingredients for Malaysia to achieve food self-sufficiency, especially in rice production, as it continues to grapple with rising costs and production inefficiencies.

Malaysia's Average CPO Price 9.7 Pct Up In 2024 To RM4,179.50 Per Tonne

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The average crude palm oil (CPO) price surged by 9.7 per cent to RM4,179.50 per tonne last year from RM3,809.50 per tonne in 2023, according to Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

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.

ADIA To Play Crucial Role In MAHB Transformation - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) will play a crucial role in the transformation and execution of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd's (MAHB) privatisation deal, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

ADIA To Increase Investments, Create Greater Value In Investments In Malaysia

From Kamarul Ariffin Md Yassin

ABU DHABI, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world's largest wealth funds with assets estimated to exceed US$1 trillion, is committed to continue increasing investments in Malaysia.

ADIA Expresses Great Interest In Investing In Malaysia - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world's largest wealth funds with assets exceeding US$1 trillion, has expressed a keen interest in investment opportunities in Malaysia, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

ASEAN Members Should Focus On Sustainable Development As A Group - Economist

By Zarul Effendi Razali and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

PETALING JAYA, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- An economist has called for ASEAN country members to focus more on sustainable development as a group, integrating economic growth with technological advances and social inclusion.

KL Rubber Market Eases, Tracks Regional Futures Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market eased slightly on Monday, in tandem with regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.