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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's digital economy is poised to reach US$31 billion (RM138.4 billion) in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2024, an increase of 16 per cent from 2023.
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SEPANG, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Eraman, Malaysia Airports (Niaga) Sdn Bhd’s duty-free and retail brand, aims to have local brands occupy 10 per cent of its total retail and food and beverages space from the current six per cent at all airports where it operates.
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GEORGE TOWN, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The launch of the direct flight between Chennai and Penang will open up new opportunities for Penang’s tourism industry, thus enhancing the sector's resilience against risks and boosting the state's competitiveness in the global tourism market.
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GEORGE TOWN, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Rackson Group has unveiled a landmark RM1.5 billion gross development value (GDV) project in Bayan Lepas, featuring Le Meridien Penang Airport and Avion Serviced Apartments.
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GEORGE TOWN, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Penang today welcomed Hong Kong Express’ (HK Express) inaugural direct flight from Hong Kong, marking a milestone in the state’s tourism development.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- DRB-Hicom Bhd posted a pre-tax profit of RM282.56 million for the first nine months ended Sept 30, 2024 (9M FY2024) supported by stable revenue of RM12.23 billion, reflecting a marginal increase of 1.2 per cent compared to the same corresponding period last year.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses are encouraged to explore investment opportunities in Kenya, especially in the agriculture sector, which requires smart farming techniques and industrialised know-how, as well as in the halal industry.
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GEORGE TOWN, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Penang’s tourism sector is set to receive a significant boost with the announcement of a new daily direct flight between Chennai, India and Penang by IndiGo Airlines, said Penang State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee (Petace) chairman Wong Hon Wai.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The test drive session at the JETOUR Global Travel+ Conference 2024 for global media and users, held on Nov 9 at the Ruyi Lake Off-Road Course in Pingtan, Fujian Province, was a resounding success.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth will remain modest for the rest of 2024, citing weakening external demand and ongoing global policy uncertainties, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
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NAIROBI (Kenya), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has made its inaugural direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi, Kenya on Nov 15, 2025, marking its first foray into East Africa with a nearly 90 per cent passenger load factor.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Continuous investment in infrastructure projects is helping Malaysia strengthen its position as a regional trade and investment hub while boosting global competitiveness.