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.

E&O Unveils Andaman Gurney Bridge, A New Gateway To Andaman Island

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) today officially unveiled the Andaman Gurney Bridge, marking a significant new gateway to Andaman Island and reinforcing the developer’s commitment to sustainable placemaking along Penang’s northern seafront.

Batik Air Launches New Subang Routes To Singapore, Jakarta, Johor Bahru & Langkawi

SUBANG, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Batik Air has launched four new routes from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, offering direct flights to Singapore, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, and Langkawi.

EZVIZ Rolls Out Festive Offers On Smart Home Security, Connectivity Devices

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- EZVIZ, a global smart home technology provider, announced its festive season promotions, offering exclusive deals across its range of smart security and connectivity products.

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.

Malaysia, Russia Explore Cooperation Under National Atomic Energy Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Russia are exploring new avenues of cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy as Putrajaya finalises its National Atomic Energy Programme.

N. Sembilan Actively Developing New Industrial Areas To Drive Quality Investment - Exco

SEREMBAN, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The Negeri Sembilan government is capable of attracting quality, high-impact investments, particularly in the electrical and electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, food technology and pharmaceutical sectors - all of which align with the targeted clusters under the Central Region industrial development plan.

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).

MBSB: VMY 2026 And AI To Boost Malaysia’s Economy, Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd expects Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY 2026) to be a key driver of Malaysia’s economy and equities market next year, with related sectors poised to benefit.

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.

Labuan's Megah Port Management Open To Collaboration With Langkawi Port

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s port operator, Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM), said it is open to forging collaborative efforts with Langkawi Port Sdn Bhd (LPSB), particularly in exchanging expertise and best practices in port management.