Hometown Hainan Coffee Plans RM50 Mln Expansion Over Next Five Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysian casual dining chain Hometown Hainan Coffee plans to invest RM50 million in network expansion nationwide over the next five years.

MPOB Warns Smallholders About Cheap Fertilisers With Low Nutrient Content - MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Oil palm smallholders are reminded not to be deceived by the sale of cheap fertilisers with low nutrient content levels, which affect yields and waste resources.

Malaysia Has Comprehensive Legal Framework On Proliferation Financing - Task Force

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for targeted financial sanctions (TFS)  related to proliferation financing (PF) pursuant to the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) and its successor resolutions.

Audiencerate Gains Rare Dual Status As Google Data Provider, Upload Partner

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Audiencerate, a technology company specialising in data activation solutions and platforms, has been named a Customer Match Upload Partner by Google.

Malaysia Made Significant Achievement In 1MDB Money Laundering Probe - Watchdog

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The complex money laundering investigations related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) are a significant achievement and demonstrate enhanced coordination between various law enforcement agencies (LEAs), Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC).

Watchdog Upgrades Malaysia’s Illicit Finance Rating, Urges More Laundering Prosecutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Global financial crime watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) in a report published today, revealed that Malaysia has further strengthened its defences against illicit finance since 2015, notably by enhancing its legal framework and supervision of financial and non-financial sectors.

Chin Hin Disposes Of 44.12 Mln Shares In Signature International Via Off Market Transaction

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Chin Hin Group Bhd has disposed of 44.12 million ordinary shares in its subsidiary, Signature International Bhd (SIB), at an average price of RM1.36 per share for a total consideration of about RM59.99 million.

Malaysia’s Unemployment Rate To Remain At 3.0 Pct In 2025 And 2026 -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s unemployment rate is expected to remain at 3.0 per cent in 2025 and 2026, supported by steady employment growth and continued hiring in the domestic-oriented services sector, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Asia-Pacific To Remain Largest Contributor To Global Air Traffic Growth Next Year - IATA

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

GENEVA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Asia-Pacific region is expected to remain the largest contributor to global traffic growth, with lead factors projected to reach 84.4 per cent next year - an all-time high for the region.

Global Airlines Expected To Hit Record Combined Net Profit Of US$41 Bln In 2026 - IATA

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

GENEVA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Global airlines are expected to set a new record of a combined total net profit of US$41 billion (US$1=RM4.11) in 2026, up from US$39.5 billion this year, while the net profit margin is expected to remain unchanged from 2025 at 3.9 per cent.

AirBorneo To Launch Website, Call Centre Tomorrow

KUCHING, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Sarawak state-owned airline AirBorneo will launch its official website and call centre tomorrow, marking the start of ticket sales for flights following its takeover of MASwings at the end of December this year.

Malaysia’s IPO Market On Track For 60 Listings In 2025 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Initial public offerings (IPOs) on Bursa Malaysia have performed strongly this year, with expectations that the number of listings will reach 60 companies, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.