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Prominent Logistics, Maritime Industry Leaders Among 33 Honoured With CILT Fellowships

SHAH ALAM, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Two prominent figures in Malaysia’s logistics and maritime sectors were among 33 distinguished industry players nationwide conferred with the Chartered Fellow (FCILT) at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Malaysia Convocation 2025 held today.

Trump’s Malaysia Visit Heralds Stronger US-Malaysia Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The recent visit by United States President Donald Trump to Malaysia has re-energised the long-standing relationship between the two countries, laying a stronger foundation for cooperation in trade, investment and technology.

SHB Opens First Overseas Manufacturing Facility In Johor With RM600 Mln Investment

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 17 (Bernama) – Automotive motor manufacturer SHB today opened its first overseas manufacturing facility in the Senai Airport City (SAC) Free Zone, with an investment of RM600 million.

Labuan IBFC Marks 35 Years As Strategic Regional Financial Hub

 LABUAN, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) has reached a defining chapter in its 35-year journey, standing as a resilient, innovative and globally recognised hub for financial services.

Batik Air To Launch Nine New Routes In December

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) — Batik Air will strengthen its regional footprint with the launch of nine new routes on Dec 8, 2025, a landmark expansion that underscores the carrier’s ambition to enhance connectivity across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

Port Klang Ranks 10th Among World's Busiest Container Ports

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia celebrates a historic maritime milestone as Lloyd’s List 2025 has ranked Port Klang at the 10th position in the Top 100 Ports list, making it one of the world’s top 10 busiest container ports for the first time.

CT Group Propels Vietnam Into Global Tech Arena With UAV Export Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Vietnam officially entered the global tech big leagues as CT Group signed a landmark deal to export 5,000 unmanned cargo aircraft to a major South Korean drone firm, marking the nation’s first large-scale unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) export.

MATRADE Supports RM2.09 Trillion Export Target By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) supports the country's gross export growth target, averaging 5.8 per cent annually, to reach RM2.09 trillion by 2030.

Netpoleon Leads Charge In Singapore’s Digital Content Revolution With Box Partnership

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Netpoleon Solutions, a group company of Macnica Inc, has joined forces with Box Inc to deliver cutting-edge Intelligent Content Management (ICM) solutions to organisations across Singapore.

Bintulu Port's Unit Reaffirms Commitment To Bolstering Offshore Energy Operations

KUCHING, July 17 (Bernama) -- Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd’s subsidiary Borneo Oil and Gas Supply Base Sdn Bhd (BOGSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening offshore energy operations through strategic infrastructure and integrated services.

Phnom Penh-Penang Direct Flight To Boost ASEAN Trade - MAHB

GEORGE TOWN, June 30 (Bernama) -- Cambodia Airways’ new direct flight from Phnom Penh to Penang aligns with the ASEAN Connectivity Master Plan 2025, reinforcing Malaysia’s commitment to deeper regional integration.

Malaysia-Taiwan Trade Surges 36.8 Pct To RM92.77 Bln In First Five Months Of 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia-Taiwan trade has flourished with bilateral trade surging by 36.8 per cent to RM92.77 billion in the first five months of this year, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).