Budget 2026: Policies Must Safeguard Aviation's Economic Contribution, Support RE -- IATA

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) hopes that the Budget 2026 will feature measures to strengthen Malaysia’s aviation industry, underscoring its role as a vital contributor to the national economy and tourism sector.

Bintulu Port's 2Q Net Profit Falls To RM34.73 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q FY2025) slipped to RM34.73 million from RM39.84 million in the same quarter last year.

Malaysia And Bangladesh Can Jointly Produce Halal Products For Fast-growing Global Market - Yunus

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) — Bangladesh has invited Malaysian investors to expand their halal production facilities in the South Asian country and jointly penetrate the fast-growing global halal market.

Malaysia Should Focus On Specific Semiconductor Niche To Stand Out In ASEAN - Industry Player

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should choose a specific sector within the semiconductor industry to focus on and strive to become a leader in that niche, setting itself apart from other ASEAN countries, said Basementality Sdn Bhd spot procurement manager Kirill Korbout.

Guangxi Drives AI-Powered Trade, Innovation With ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- In a vivid display of how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping regional trade, Vietnamese truckers equipped with AI-powered tools recently navigated through the Friendship Pass in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China’s busiest land port with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), streamlining their cross-border journey with real-time navigation and safety features.

RGV, Neotek Inovasi Global In Strategic Partnership To Train More Youth In O&G

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Raziqin Global Ventures (RGV) Sdn Bhd, a local workforce solutions provider in the oil and gas (O&G) sector, today announced a strategic partnership with Indonesia's  Neotek Inovasi Global (NIG) to strengthen training and human capital development in the industry.

CMS Plans Second Clinker Line To Double Cement Output

KUCHING, April 12 (Bernama) -- Cahya Mata Cement Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd (CMS), is seeking approval from the Sarawak government to commence the development of a new facility, Clinker Line 2, in Mambong, here.

Airwallex Singapore Revenue Soars 153 Pct, Grows Team And Office Space 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform, announced impressive growth in its Singapore operations for fiscal year 2024, with revenue surging by 153 per cent year-over-year.

First LNG Shipment From Canada In July - Petronas

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has announced that its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment from its joint venture, LNG Canada, is now expected to occur in July 2025.

Malaysia’s Oil Palm Replanting Lags Target, Govt Steps Up Efforts -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The progress in replanting oil palm trees is still lagging, with Malaysia managing to replant 114,000 hectares, or 2.0 per cent of its total planted area in 2024, down from 132,000 hectares (2.3 per cent) in 2023.  

Labour Demand Up 70.4 Pct, Unemployment Rate Down 3.3 Pct In 2024 - DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The labour force participation rate (LFPR) in 2024 increased to 70.4 per cent compared to 70 per cent the previous year, according to Labour Force Statistics, Malaysia, December and fourth quarter 2024.

Etiqa Life Insurance Names Leong Su Yern As New CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Etiqa Life Insurance Bhd (ELIB) has announced the appointment of Leong Su Yern as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective Jan 1, 2025.