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KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- The global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, representing just 0.8 per cent of aviation fuel use and at a cost of of US$4.3 billion to airlines, the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s estimates revealed.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The energy transition should be leveraged as a catalyst for broader economic restructuring, with strategic focus areas including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and data centres, to enhance productivity and strengthen the country's economic prospects.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) – The misconception that data centres only generate jobs is misplaced as they bring about wider economic benefits beyond direct employment through the ecosystems they help create, said Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Wednesday as better-than-expected United States (US) economic data and uncertainty in West Asia kept the greenback ticking higher.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) views the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) not as a replacement for talent, but as a powerful tool to strengthen human decision-making as the utility advances its digital transformation journey toward Net Zero 2050.
PADANG BESAR, May 30 (Bernama) -- The government is confident that the development of the Perlis Inland Port (PIP) will contribute significantly towards achieving the Malaysia-Thailand bilateral trade target, which is projected to reach US$30 billion by next year.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is forecast to trade within a narrow range of RM3.95 to RM3.97 against the US dollar next week as trading activity may be subdued during the holiday-shortened week.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the greenback on Friday amid news about the possible United States-Iran truce, which is expected to have a positive impact on the local note, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- IJM Corporation Bhd’s net profit dipped to RM3.24 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2026), from RM403.37 million in the corresponding period last year.
KANGAR, May 28 (Bernama) — The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) has intensified the strategic development of the Malaysia–Thailand border area to attract high-value investments, while strengthening the northern region’s position as a new global supply chain hub based on the “China +1” strategy.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) RM43 billion grid modernisation programme is gearing up to meet Malaysia’s growing data centre demand, with future energy requirements already incorporated into broader national generation planning to ensure long-term system readiness.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Financial commitments linked to credit cards, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) facilities and personal financing are becoming increasingly common among middle-income borrowers, highlighting the need for stronger financial literacy and responsible borrowing practices, according to financial consultancy Bluebricks Holding Sdn Bhd.
