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.

Salcon Secures RM70.52 Mln Pipeline Replacement Project In Kelantan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Salcon Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary Salcon Engineering Bhd has secured a RM70.52 million contract from Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd to replace pipelines in Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

Tianjin Binhai High-tech Area To Develop Enhanced Innovation Hub In Northern China 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Tianjin Binhai High-tech Industrial Development Area, established in 1988 and recognised as one of the first national-level high-tech industrial development zones in 1991, has evolved into a key hub for innovation, spearheading technological innovation in northern China.

GDP Growth Across Asia-pacific Region Expected To Slow To 3.7 Pct This Year -- Moody's Analytics

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Gross domestic product (GDP) growth across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is expected to slow to 3.7 per cent in 2025 from an estimated 3.9 per cent in 2024 on trade tensions, policy shifts and uneven recoveries.

Cavli Wireless Unveils Cellular IoT Module For High-performance Applications

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Cavli Wireless, an innovator in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has unveiled its flagship 5G NR Sub-6 CQM200 Cellular IoT Module, designed to meet the demanding requirements of high-throughput connected applications.

SC Partners ICAEW To Enhance Expertise In Sustainability Disclosures

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has initiated a collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) through a letter of intent (LoI) to work together in specific areas.

​Mavenir, EdgeQ To Showcase Next Generation Small Cells For Seamless 4G To 5G Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider, and EdgeQ, a leader in 5G wireless infrastructure, will unveil the next generation of indoor and outdoor small cells at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025 next month.

Sun Life Malaysia Appoints Noor Azam Mohd Yusof As CEO Of Takaful Unit

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Sun Life Malaysia has appointed Noor Azam Mohd Yusof as the chief executive officer of Sun Life Malaysia Takaful Bhd (SLMT), effective Feb 3, 2025.

ACE Market-bound Saliran Eyes RM21.71 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- ACE Market-bound oil and gas (O&G) pipe supplier Saliran Group Bhd aims to raise RM21.71 million through its initial public offering (IPO).

Malaysia Should Lead ASEAN’s Green Shipping Transition Through Financing, Collaboration, Says Expert

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should spearhead sustainable or green shipping initiatives within ASEAN, such as expanding access to regional financing schemes and promoting cooperation in carving out low-carbon shipping routes.

MTE 2025 In Kuala Lumpur To Showcase Cutting-edge Technologies

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The 24th Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE), set to take place from Feb 20-22, 2025, at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, offering entrepreneurs and investors an opportunity to witness firsthand the technological innovations that will give them a competitive edge.

The Scaling Heights: The IPO Readiness Conference Helps SMEs Navigate Opportunities And Challenges Of Going Public

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Scaling Heights: The IPO Readiness Conference has served as a platform for small and medium enterprise (SME) owners to explore their readiness to raise funds from the capital market, as well as the opportunities and challenges of going public.