Air Travel Demand Will Be Robust In 2025, Driven By Surge In Business, Leisure Travel

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has projected that air travel recovery will remain intact and demand will be robust in 2025, with an estimation of tourist arrivals of 31 million into Malaysia this year, up 15 per cent from an estimated 27 million last year.

GDA Secures 84.1 Pct Of MAHB Shares As At Jan 8

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Gateway Development Alliance Sdn Bhd (GDA) and its shareholders (the Consortium) have received valid offer acceptances of 1.40 billion shares, representing 84.1 per cent of the total number of issued shares in Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).

Short-Term Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system. 

New Era Of Connected EVs: HERE Technologies, Sony Honda Mobility Join Forces

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, announced its partnership with Sony Honda Mobility Inc (SHM) aimed at reshaping the future of mobility with the SHM electric vehicle (EV) brand, “AFEELA”.

AWS's Infrastructure Region In Thailand To Support Digital Transformation, AI Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Amazon Web Services Inc (AWS), an Amazon.com Inc company, has launched the AWS Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region, providing developers, enterprises, and organisations with enhanced options for running their applications from data centres within Thailand.

Ambiq Team Up With ThinkAR To Launch Ultra-Lightweight Smart Glasses 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Ambiq, a developer of ultra-low-power semiconductors and solutions enabling Edge artificial intelligence (AI), has partnered with ThinkAR, to unveil AiLens, the most lightweight smart glasses designed for everyday wear.

Rampant Fraudulent Activities Can Destroy Company's Hard-earned Wealth, Says Author, Ex-chartered Accountant

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- A former chartered accountant with extensive service in the private sector has warned that the hard-earned wealth of a company can be destroyed by rampant fraudulent activities committed by sheer dishonest people.

Carterra Ships Ultra Biosensor Platform, Wraps Up 2024 With Double-Digit Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Carterra Inc, the world leader in enabling high-throughput biology, announced it has delivered its first Carterra Ultra biosensor platform and closed 2024 with double-digit growth and record revenues.

JS-SEZ: A New Chapter In Malaysia's Regional Economic Collaboration

By Nur Fadhliana Shaari

JOHOR BAHRU, 8 Jan (Bernama) -- The signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement yesterday marks a new chapter in Malaysia's collaborative efforts to drive regional economic development.

Swift Energy To Focus On Expansion Plans After Strong ACE Market Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Industrial automation and power systems, Swift Energy Technology Bhd, which debuted on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia today, is gearing up for its ambitious expansion plans to strengthen its presence in the ASEAN region.

FGV And MPOB forge Strategic Partnership To Enhance Traceability, Empower Smallholders

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- FGV Holdings Bhd (FGV) and the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) have forged a strategic partnership through a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) to enhance traceability and empower smallholders.

Penang Secures RM31.38 Billion In Investments For 2024 - Chow

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Penang has achieved several significant milestones in 2024, showcasing strong economic growth and social development, including attracting investments totalling RM31.38 billion.