Batik Air Flies To Shanghai, Sydney Effective June, July 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Batik Air has announced new direct services  to Shanghai, China and Sydney, Australia, beginning June and July this year.

C-Hawk Boosts Southeast Asia Capacity With Malaysia, Vietnam Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- C-Hawk Technology, a global manufacturer of components, assemblies and systems for the semiconductor and health imaging industries, has expanded its Southeast Asia manufacturing footprint with new facilities in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Global Ammonia, Urea Trade Flow At Risk On Strait Of Hormuz Closure -- Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Global fertiliser and ammonia trade could be disrupted as the sale of 15 per cent of global ammonia, and 21 per cent of urea -- a high-nitrogen fertiliser -- is tied to West Asian exporters potentially impacted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Rystad Energy.

Malaysian Consumer Sector Seen Resilient On Stable Spending, Fiscal Support – RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian consumer products sector shall continue to provide earnings resilience and visibility, underpinned by stable domestic consumption and ongoing fiscal support, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

ACE Market-Bound AMS Advanced Material Aims To Raise RM32.77 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- AMS Advanced Material Bhd (AMSB) aims to raise RM32.77 million from its initial public offering (IPO) via a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on April 23, 2026.

European Stocks Close On Strong Note On Hopes Of US-Iran Peace Deal

FRANKFURT, March 26 (Bernama-dpa-AFX) -- European stocks closed on a strong note on Wednesday, as the mood turned a bit bullish amid some hopes of a de-escalation in tensions in West Asia, dpa-AFX reported. 

OSV Operators Set To Gain As Oil Firms Shift Focus From West Asia

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – The decision by oil companies to shift away from West Asia and support offshore crude oil exploration in Southeast Asia could potentially benefit offshore support vessel (OSV) operators.

Trash To Treasure: Kompostri's Mission To Cut Food Waste

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Tonnes of food waste end up in Malaysia’s landfills every day, much of it still edible. The problem becomes even more pronounced during festive seasons such as Ramadan, when large volumes of food are prepared but not always consumed.

SJPP Raya Film Reflects SME Growth Journey, Emerging Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The realities faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), from humble beginnings and shared ambition to the pressures that come with growth, anchor Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd’s (SJPP) first Raya film.

PAAB Establishes Malaysia’s First Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework With Blue Finance Elements

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) has established Malaysia’s first sustainable Islamic finance framework that incorporates blue finance elements, with Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) serving as the sole sustainability structuring adviser.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday Amid Upbeat Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday in line with the upbeat regional market performance, supported by continued buying interest in selected heavyweights led by the financial services as well as industrial products and services sectors.

Pos Malaysia Sees 15 Pct-20 Pct Rise In Raya Parcels, Hijabs Among Top Items Sent

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd expects parcel volumes to increase by between 15 per cent and 20 per cent during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri period this year compared with ordinary months, driven largely by purchases of Raya clothing and hijabs.