AirAsia X Positions Bahrain As Strategic Hub For Global Network Expansion

From Abdul Hamid A Rahman

MANAMA, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) is advancing its global expansion strategy by positioning Bahrain as a strategic hub to strengthen connectivity between Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Australia.

India–Malaysia CEOs Forum Calls For Review Of CECA To Align With 21st-Century Priorities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The India-Malaysia CEOs Forum has called for a structured review of the Malaysia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) to align with 21st century priorities such as digital trade, advanced services, and resilient supply chains.

Bursa Malaysia Closes At Intraday High On Late Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier losses to end at its intraday high on Friday, due to late buying in selected heavyweights.

Penang Attracts Nearly RM16 Bln Chinese Investment Over Past Decade, RM4.2 Bln In 2025

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Penang’s long-standing economic partnership with China continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening the state’s industrial ecosystem, with Chinese investments reaching nearly RM16 billion over the past decade.

AirAsia Introduces Kaohsiung-Osaka Route

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Malaysia has introduced a new Kaohsiung-Osaka route, as part of its Kuala Lumpur-Kaohsiung service, marking the next phase of the airline’s network growth across North Asia.

AirBorneo Plans Expansion, To Launch Jet Operations Mid-2026

SINGAPORE, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- AirBorneo is eyeing an expansion of its operations with additional capacity and routes, as it plans to introduce jet-engine operations in the second half of 2026.

Sri Lankan FitsAir To Increase Malaysia Flights To Four-Weekly By End-March

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Sri Lanka’s low-cost carrier and the first privately-owned international airline FitsAir plans to increase its weekly flight frequency to Malaysia to four from three by the end of March this year. 

Strong 2025 Passenger Demand Masks Ongoing Capacity Constraints - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The global air passenger market in 2025 saw strong demand and robust growth but masked ongoing capacity constraints in the airline industry due to decarbonisation challenges and supply chain issues, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Desatera To Unveil New Business Expansion Plan In June – CEO

BANGI, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Food and support services company Desatera Sdn Bhd is currently developing a major expansion initiative, and the new business direction should be revealed by June this year, said chief executive officer Datuk Feizal Nor Nurbi.

Batik Air Malaysia To Add 10 Aircraft This Year, Targets 85 Pct On-time Performance By Mid-year

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Batik Air Malaysia plans to add 10 more aircraft this year, increasing its fleet to 63 planes as the airline accelerates network expansion, improves operational resilience and strengthens connectivity from Subang Airport.

Malaysia’s Real Estate Market Remains Attractive To Foreign Investors Even With Stronger Ringgit - JLL

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's real estate market continues to receive demand from foreign investors in 2026 even with the stronger ringgit, underpinned by affordable property prices within the Southeast Asia region.

Malaysia Airports Strengthens China Connectivity At KLIA, Tawau To Support VM2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports continues to expand international air connectivity with new airline services linking key cities in China to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Tawau Airport, in support of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026).