Govt To Galvanise RM470 Bln Resources In Budget 2026 To Fortify Economy Against Global Shocks - PM Anwar

By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail, Niam Seet Wei and Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has galvanised RM470 billion resources in Budget 2026, prioritising economic resilience and expanded support for small businesses to future-proof the economy amid persistent global uncertainties and regional headwinds and also goes hard on enforcement to prevent economic leakages.

Passenger Demand Grows 4.6 Pct In August - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has registered a 4.6 per cent growth in total global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), for August this year.

Budget 2026: Policies Must Safeguard Aviation's Economic Contribution, Support RE -- IATA

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) hopes that the Budget 2026 will feature measures to strengthen Malaysia’s aviation industry, underscoring its role as a vital contributor to the national economy and tourism sector.

Batik Air To Launch Nine New Routes In December

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) — Batik Air will strengthen its regional footprint with the launch of nine new routes on Dec 8, 2025, a landmark expansion that underscores the carrier’s ambition to enhance connectivity across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

KLIA Breaks Hourly Passenger Record With More Than 12,000 On Sept 13 -- MAHB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) set a new record on Sept 13, 2025 handling 12,437 passengers in just one hour between 7 pm and 8 pm, coinciding with the Hari Malaysia weekend and the start of the week-long school holidays, said Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).

Automotive Sector TIV Up 4.2 Pct In August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive sector total industry volume (TIV) rose 4.2 per cent to 73,041 units in August from 70,101 units in July, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).

Malaysia Eyes Increasing Henan Flights In Bid To Boost Tourism, Investment

SEPANG, Sept 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia is looking at increasing the number of direct flights to and from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) in Henan, China, as part of efforts to enhance connectivity and boost tourism, trade and investment.

National Infrastructure, Heritage Meet In Keretapi Sarong Event

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- National infrastructure such as train transportation is more than steel and tracks.

Malaysia’s Air Passenger Traffic Hits 9.3 Mln In July, Nearing Pre-pandemic Levels — CAAM

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation sector is on track for full recovery, with monthly passenger traffic reaching 9.3 million in July 2025, up 3.9 per cent month-on-month (MoM) and 5.3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) compared with July 2024, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).

KLIA Aerotrain Resumes 24-hour Operations Post Two-week Maintenance

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The aerotrain service at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has resumed round-the-clock operations following the completion of scheduled maintenance works, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).

Batik Air Celebrates National Day With Surprise Giveaways On Flights

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 (Bernama) -- In conjunction with Malaysia’s 68th National Day today, Batik Air presented its domestic flight passengers departing from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang with special giveaways.

NACC 2025 Focuses On Govt Commitment To Turn Malaysia Into Cargo Aviation Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) – The government’s initiatives and commitment to develop four airports in the country into cargo aviation hubs were the focus of the National Aviation Consultative Council (NACC) 2025 meeting, according to the Transport Ministry.