Ascend Airways Malaysia Optimistic On ACMI Business With Operations Targeted For Mid-November

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) — Ascend Airways Malaysia is confident of the prospects of its aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) business, with operations targeted to commence by mid-November this year in line with rising demand and interest in Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Malaysia, Regional Partners Working To Establish Common ACMI Standards For Seamless Connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) — Malaysia is working with regional partners to develop common standards for aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) approval, air operator certificate (AOC) validation and information sharing, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). 

USABC Drives Forward Malaysia's Efforts On ASEAN DEFA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), organised an in-country workshop on Monday, serving as a strategic platform to support Malaysia’s role as a regional digital leader. 

Clear Objectives Vital For Regional Economic Progress -- IDEAS

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Asian countries can continue to advance regional economic interests and strengthen their collective resilience by maintaining clarity on their objectives and not succumbing to external uncertainties.

Focus On Key Areas To Future-Proof ASEAN Blue Economy -- Maritime Institute

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- To future-proof the ASEAN Blue Economy, the regional bloc should focus on and integrate four key areas.

MATTA Targets More Than RM250 Mln Sales At 57th MATTA Fair

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) aims to achieve more than RM250 million in sales during the upcoming 57th National MATTA Fair, driven by the upcoming Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) and a surge in intra-ASEAN travel demand.

From Malaysia To Southeast Asia, Tenaga Nasional Taking Lead In Energising A Greener Tomorrow

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) – Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) plays a pivotal role in realising the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative. 

MDEC To Host ADCS 2025 In Johor To Boost ASEAN Digital Content

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Digital, through Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), will host the ASEAN Digital Content Summit (ADCS 2025) from Sept 2 to 4 at Persada Johor International Convention Centre here, aiming to boost Southeast Asia’s creative digital economy and position Johor as a regional hub.

WITEX And WCAF 2025 Strengthen Regional Cooperation, ASEAN's Halal Economy

PETALING JAYA, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The World Islamic Tourism and Trade Expo (WITEX) and World Cultural and Arts Festival (WCAF) 2025 present significant opportunities to strengthen cooperation and boost the halal economy, Islamic tourism and creative industries in Southeast Asia, according to a senior aide of the Malaysian Prime Minister.

UK Mulls Deeper Linkages With ASEAN In Semiconductor Industry

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The United Kingdom (UK) is open to strengthening industrial collaboration with ASEAN nations, particularly in the semiconductor industry to establish a resilient global supply chain in efforts to navigate the ongoing trade uncertainties including the possible imposition of severe tariffs by the United States (US) on the industry.

ASEAN Must Strengthen Legal Certainty, Dispute Settlement Mechanisms To Sustain Business Confidence - Sec-Gen

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must strengthen its legal certainty and dispute settlement mechanisms to sustain business confidence as the region advances towards becoming the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030, Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn said today.

Malaysia Sees ASEAN As Strategic Growth Region Amid Global Challenges - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 ( Bernama) — Malaysia views ASEAN as a region with vast untapped potential -- poised to become a dynamic engine of growth and resilience amid global uncertainties, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).