Consistent And Common Policies Strengthen ASEAN Markets, Attract Investments -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Consistent policies and common mechanisms across ASEAN can help create a more connected market, making the bloc more attractive to capital and providing a base of stability for the region’s future progress.

Lufthansa Working With Govts To Repatriate Stranded Travellers

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Lufthansa Group is hoping to resume flights gradually to parts of the Middle East from this weekend onwards.

Dmitry Shubov Meets Investors At Dubai AI Startup Event

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Dmitry Shubov Consulting Founder, Dmitry Shubov attended the AI Tech & Startup Night in Dubai to meet founders and investors in the regions to review pitch decks.

Asia's Processing, Packaging Industry To Grow On F&B Demand This Year -- Informa Markets

BANGKOK, March 6 (Bernama) -- The processing and packaging industry across Asia is expected to see continued growth this year, particularly driven by increasing demand from the food and beverage (F&B) sector and expanding manufacturing activities across the region.

BNM Keeps OPR Steady At 2.75 Pct As Supportive Policy Stance Continues -- Economists

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) steady at 2.75 per cent reflects a policy stance that remains supportive in the face of an increasingly uncertain external environment.

MOSTI Focuses On Integrated Circuit Design, High Value Technology To Improve Country's Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) through MIMOS Bhd is focusing on integrated circuit (IC) design, advanced packaging and high-value technology to increase the complexity of the country's economy.

Synchronoss Unveils App For Shared Celebrations In India

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Synchronoss Technologies Inc (Synchronos), a global leader and innovator in personal cloud platforms, has launched Jelly Toast in India, a new app designed for shared celebrations and group memories.

Malaysia’s Neutral, Non-aligned Approach Supports Strong 2025 Trade Performance -- Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s neutral and non-aligned approach is reflected in its strong trade performance, which reached a milestone, exceeding RM3 trillion to RM3.06 trillion in 2025, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin.

Plantation And Commodities Ministry Aims RM32.8 Bln Timber Exports By 2030 - Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (MPC) aims to consolidate RM32.8 billion in total timber exports by 2030 under the National Agri-Commodity Policy 2030 (DAKN 2030) and the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030.

GE Aerospace Ramps Up APAC Investment, Malaysia As MRO Growth Hub

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- GE Aerospace has accelerated investments in Asia Pacific (APAC) with Malaysia as the cornerstone for its regional maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) expansion strategy, as the aerospace major prepares for sustained growth in post-pandemic air travel demand.

Transport, Food Prices To Face Early Impact From Middle East Conflict -- Economists

PUTRAJAYA, March 4 (Bernama) -- Transport and food prices are expected to face the earliest and most visible pressure from the escalating geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, with economists warning that a gradual rise in living costs, as higher oil, logistics, and agricultural input costs filter through the economy.

Malaysia Airlines To Resume Jeddah, Madinah Flights March 4-8; Doha Services Remain Suspended

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines will temporarily resume services to and from Jeddah (JED), and Madinah (MED) on March 4-8, 2026, following the suspension of services from Feb 28, 2026, due to airspace closures in parts of the Middle East.