AirAsia In Talks On Aircraft Purchases As Part Of Expansion Strategy

SEPANG, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is in discussions with aircraft manufacturers Airbus, Embraer and Comac to purchase new aircraft as part of its expansion strategy for its airline operations under the AirAsia brand.

Insurance Industry In Limelight Due To Public Outcry Over Steep Medical Premium In 2024

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- A review of the insurance industry’s performance in 2024 will undoubtedly have to include the backlash faced by the insurance and takaful industry after it announced a steep hike in medical insurance premiums.

ASEAN Chairmanship In 2025 Marks Pivotal Moment For Malaysia

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- In less than two weeks, Malaysia will take on the ASEAN chairmanship in January 2025, marking a pivotal moment for the country.

FMM Welcomes No Change In Icpt Surcharge, Calls For Time To Adjust To New RP4 Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) welcomes the government’s decision to maintain the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) surcharge at 16 sen per kilowatt hour (kWh) for the first half of 2025.

Malaysia Reaffirms Commitment To Strengthen ASEAN-GCC Ties

SUBANG, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to strengthening ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) ties, highlighting the importance of cohesive engagement between member states and ensuring ASEAN remains relevant in addressing global challenges.

Petronas And Petros Can Collaborate To Drive Growth In Oil And Gas Industry - PM Anwar

SUBANG, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) can support each other to grow in the oil and gas industry, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Lumi Global Acquires Assembly Voting To Bolster Product Leadership, Expand Global Reach

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Lumi Global, a global leader in technology-driven meeting solutions, has acquired Assembly Voting, a technology company specialising in end-to-end verifiable, cloud-based elections and voting solutions.

HLIB Recommends MAHB Shareholders To Accept Joint Offerors' Offer On MAHB Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has recommended Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) shareholders to accept the offer made by the joint offerors to acquire the remaining ordinary shares in MAHB not already owned by them at a cash offer price of RM11 per offer share.

US-based Tech Company Kyndryl Opens New Office In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Kyndryl Inc, a United States-based information technology infrastructure services provider, has opened a new office in Kuala Lumpur, underscoring its commitment to local customers and its efforts to position Malaysia as an ASEAN hub for mainframe modernisation.

5G Remains The Focus For Telco In 2024

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's telecommunications industry has seen quite an eventful year in 2024 as the country progresses toward deploying its second 5G network. 

Ringgit Slips 0.4 Pct Against US Dollar, Opens Mostly Higher Against Other Basket of Currencies

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The local currency traded 0.4 per cent weaker against the US dollar as the US Dollar Index rose further to 108.142 points following the United States (US) Federal Reserve's (Fed) decision to cut the Fed Funds Rate by 25 basis points last night.

Ringgit Closes Marginally Lower Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar today as traders adopted a cautious approach ahead of the United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.