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KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s external position should remain resilient despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty and the ongoing US-Iran conflict, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.
From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KAZAN (Russia), May 15 (Bernama) -- Russia signalled its commitment to ongoing cooperation with Islamic countries in sectors including energy, industry, information technology (IT), construction, agriculture, finance, education, healthcare and tourism.
From Mohd Khairi Idham Amran
NEW DELHI, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seeking to strengthen strategic collaboration with India across several high-potential sectors, including semiconductors, renewable energy, human resource development and tourism, said Malaysian High Commissioner to India Datuk Muzafar Shah Mustafa.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BANGKOK, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), which remains optimistic on its outlook this year despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia, has called for greater cooperation across the aviation and tourism ecosystem to increase passenger traffic and support Malaysia’s aviation ambitions.
From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KAZAN (Russia) May 13 (Bernama) -- KazanForum 2026 is expected to generate new trade, investment and Islamic finance opportunities between Russia and Islamic economies, with organisers aiming to strengthen cross-border business cooperation through industry-focused engagements and targeted investment initiatives.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BANGKOK, May 13 (Bernama) -- Airport operators must exercise agility and flexibility, and collaborate to navigate the growing uncertainties, such as geopolitical tensions, operational disruptions, and changing passenger expectations, that the global aviation industry faces.
KAZAN, May 13 (Bernama) -- Russia is seeking to deepen economic cooperation with Malaysia and ASEAN economies through sectors such as machinery manufacturing, industrial development, agriculture and halal industries at the 17th International Economic Forum “Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2026” from May 12-17.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BANGKOK, May 13 (Bernama) -- Airports are evolving beyond their traditional role as transportation hubs, and they are increasingly focusing on resilience, sustainability and adaptability amid a rapidly changing global landscape, according to Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific and Middle East director-general Stefano Baronci.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Stoneshield Capital has become the second-largest shareholder in Meliá Hotels International (Meliá) with a 9.5 per cent stake, while Stoneshield co-founder, Juan Pepa has been appointed to Meliá’s Board of Directors.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (Pavilion REIT) posted a higher net profit of RM105.8 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), from RM90.4 million recorded in the corresponding quarter last year.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said Malaysia’s latest economic indicators point towards continued growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), driven by sustained domestic demand and strong export performance.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Domestic demand remains a key buffer for Malaysia's economy amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, said Affin Group chief economist Alan Tan.
