OPR Aligns With Malaysia's Economic Prospects — BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour following March’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting:  

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher But Retreats Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking the rally on Wall Street overnight as the United States (US) automotive makers get temporary tariff reprieve, but it retreated thereafter on selling pressure.

Gold Futures Mostly Higher At Close As US Dollar Weakens

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were mostly higher on Wednesday, supported by a weakening greenback and the growing bets for deeper US interest rate cuts than currently priced, said an analyst.

Penang-Kazakhstan To Explore Shared Values In Trade, Business, Tourism -- Wong

GEORGE TOWN, March 5 (Bernama) -- Penang and Kazakhstan continue to explore shared opportunities and values by expanding the cooperation in trade, business and tourism.

Penang Grows As Premier Wedding, MICE Hub For South Indians, Eyes Kollywood Shoots

CHENNAI, March 5 (Bernama) -- Penang is quickly becoming a sought-after destination for weddings and meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE), particularly attracting Indian visitors, especially from South India.

Falcon To Invest US$100 Mln In Facility Upgrades At Al Maktoum International Airport

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Falcon, a premier aviation service provider, has announced plans to invest more than US$100 million to upgrade its facilities at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai. (US$1=RM4.44)

Commercial Aviation Safety Improves On Five-year Average But Took A Step Back From 2023 - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The commercial aviation industry delivered an improved overall performance on safety in 2024 including showing improvements on the five-year average, but it took a step back from an exceptional performance in 2023, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

MAG Adds 200 Flights For Ramadan, Hari Aidilfitri Travel Rush

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)’s airlines, which operates Malaysia Airlines Bhd and Firefly will be allocating over 200 additional flights during the upcoming Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri peak travel period to accommodate the expected surge in travel demand.

MAVCOM-CAAM Merger Progressing Well, Timeline Yet To Be Set – Hasbi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The merger of the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) is progressing well, though no specific timeline has been set, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said.  

Air Borneo To Strengthen Sarawak Connectivity, Complement National Aviation Sector – Loke

SEPANG, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The establishment of AirBorneo, backed by the Sarawak government, is poised to strengthen regional connectivity and enhance air travel options in Sabah and Sarawak, without disrupting the country’s existing aviation landscape, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Malaysia Aviation, Singapore Tourism Board Renew Partnership To Boost Travel

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have renewed their strategic partnership to increase travel from Malaysia to Singapore.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Wall Street's Slump

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended lower in early trading, tracking Wall Street’s decline as traders weighed on the latest batch of data suggesting the United States (US) economic growth was weakening, said an analyst.