Malaysia's Targeted Subsidies Expected To Moderate Inflation Pressure Amid West Asia Conflict, Says MARC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation is expected to remain manageable, supported by the government’s targeted subsidies, amid the West Asia conflict, according to the Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).

AirBorneo Opts For Boeing, Jet Operations Routes Planned To KL, Singapore

KUCHING, March 16 (Bernama) — AirBorneo plans to launch regional jet operations from Kuching in July using three Boeing 737-800 aircraft as part of efforts to expand its connectivity beyond the existing network.

Batik Air Adjusts Fuel Surcharges On Selected Routes Amid Rising Jet Fuel Prices

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Batik Air Malaysia has implemented modest adjustments across selected routes, including fuel surcharges structured by route category, in response to rising operating costs driven by higher jet fuel prices.

MAG Continues To Review Fares, Fuel Surcharges Amid Market Volatility

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said the airlines under its portfolio are continuously reviewing airfares and fuel surcharges in response to prevailing market conditions.

Airlines Feel 'Powerless' Amid West Asia Conflict, But AirAsia Remains Resilient - Tony Fernandes

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Airlines feel “pretty powerless” at present amid escalating geopolitical tensions and volatile fuel prices, with little visibility on how the unfolding West Asia conflict will affect the aviation industry, said Tony Fernandes.

Malaysia Has Some Structural Resilience To External Shocks But Cannot Fully Insulate Itself - Petronas

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) says the country has a degree of structural resilience to external shocks arising from the ongoing US-Iran conflict. 

Johor Economic Transformation Plan Channels Each District’s Strength To Drive Economic Growth

JOHOR BAHRU, March 12 (Bernama) -- Benefits from Johor’s economic development will be felt across all 10 of the state’s districts through the implementation of the Johor Economic Transformation Plan (JETP), said Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Jet Fuel Surge Hits Asia's Airlines, Carriers Raise Surcharges

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Airlines in Asia are reviewing fares and operational plans as rising jet fuel prices linked to escalating conflict in West Asia begin to ripple across the aviation industry, with some carriers already introducing fuel surcharge adjustments.

Heartwarming Skies As Aviation Steps Up To Rescue Stranded Passengers

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has thrown the aviation industry into chaos and left thousands of travellers stranded, it is heart-warming to see the global aviation community joining hands to evacuate passengers safely to their respective destinations.

Global Air Cargo Demand Rises 5.6 Pct In January -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Total demand of global air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose by 5.6 per cent in January 2026, compared with January 2025 levels (7.2 per cent for international operations), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

US-Iran Tensions May Drive Global Gold Prices Towards US$5,500 Per Ounce - Analyst

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The ongoing attack against Iran by the United States and Israel has driven investors toward safe-haven assets, pushing global gold prices up to US$5,500 per ounce, said an analyst.

Petronas Dagangan FY2025 Net Profit Rises To RM1.10 Bln, Declares 112 Sen Total Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd’s (PDB) net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025) edged up to RM1.10 billion from RM1.09 billion a year earlier.