AAX’s Maiden Istanbul Flight Sees Strong Two-way Demand

From Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

ISTANBUL (TURKIYE), Nov 17 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X’s (AAX) inaugural flight to Istanbul, Turkiye, recorded strong demand in both directions, with the outbound Kuala Lumpur flight operating at 81 per cent capacity and the return flight nearly 89 per cent full.

Malaysia Combines Policy, Investment & Human Capital To Power Southeast Asia’s Energy Future - SEDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to lead the development of a secure, affordable, and low-carbon energy system in Southeast Asia (SEA) by combining stable policies with investable projects, modern infrastructure, and skilled human capital.

Robust 3Q 2025 GDP Growth Of 5.2 Pct Shows Economy On The Right Track - Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The strong Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 5.2 per cent in the third quarter of 2025 proves that the country's economy is on the right track, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

BNM Reset Product’s Pilot to Start Next Year, Targeting Medical Inflation, Premium Pressures -- Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) proposed basic medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) product is being finalised this year, with a pilot to begin next year as part of a strategy to address medical inflation and rising insurance premiums.

BNM Sees Full-year 2025 GDP Growth At Upper End Of Forecast Range

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) expects the full-year gross domestic product (GDP) growth to be at the upper end of its forecast range of 4.0 per cent to 4.8 per cent, said governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Labuan To Benefit From International Cruise Calls - Labuan Port Authority

LABUAN, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Labuan is poised to gain long-term economic and tourism benefits from international cruise ships calling at its port.

Current 2.75 Pct OPR Remains Appropriate And Supportive For Malaysia's Economy - BNM Governor 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The current overnight policy rate (OPR) of 2.75 per cent remains supportive and appropriate given Malaysia’s economic conditions and stable inflation environment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

US Court Ruling To Determine Malaysia’s Next Move - Tengku Zafrul 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The outcome of the United States (US) Supreme Court ruling on the legality of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs will determine Malaysia’s next course of action, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

Malaysia Balances Data Centre Growth With Responsible Water, Energy Management -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is proactively managing high water usage by reviewing tariff structures for heavy industries and promoting recycled water and district cooling technologies, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. 

Tengku Zafrul To End Tenure As MITI Minister On Dec 2

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz will end his tenure on Dec 2, 2025.

Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia Begin Talks On Trilateral Cooperation For JS-SEZ

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia have begun discussions on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) trilateral cooperation, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

Transport Expo 2025 To Attract Investments And Boost Green Digital Cooperation -- Hasbi

SEPANG, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Transport Expo Asia (TXA) 2025 will serve as a strategic platform to attract foreign investment and strengthen international collaboration in the green and digital transport sectors, according to the Transport Ministry.