Cebu Pacific Welcomes Discussions On Local Aircraft Component Maintenance Business

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

MANILA, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- With the pressing demand for more efficient and localised aircraft maintenance services, Cebu Pacific, a low-cost carrier in the Philippines, is inviting discussions to establish a local aircraft component maintenance business within Asia’s rapidly expanding aviation sector.

Proton Retains Second Place In September's Automotive Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd (Proton) remained in second place in the automotive sales rankings for September, with sales of 11,269 units (domestic and export), bringing its year-to-date (YTD) total sales volume to 112,758 units. 

Sarawak Energy Appoints Ibrahim Baki As Chairman Effective Oct 1

KUCHING, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) has appointed Gabungan Parti Sarawak's Satok state assemblyman, Datuk Ibrahim Baki, as its chairman effective Oct 1.

Ringgit Expected to Remain Strong, Says AMRO Chief Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) expects the Malaysian ringgit to remain strong as one of the region’s best-performing currencies, according to chief economist Hoe Ee Khor.

Duck Creek Payments Facilitator Provides Seamless End-to-end Insurance Payment Solution

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, introduced its latest insurance-focused payments solution, the Duck Creek Payments Facilitator.

Cebu Pacific Signs Purchase Agreement For Up To 152 A321 Neos, Valued At US$24 Bln 

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

MANILA, Oct 2 (Bernama) — Cebu Pacific, the Philippines' low-cost carrier, has signed a landmark purchase agreement with Airbus and Pratt & Whitney for up to 152 A321neo aircraft, equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. 

Petronas Job Set To Add Up To RM120 Mln To MISC's Core Net Profit - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects the latest MISC Bhd’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers construction contracts from Petronas to contribute RM47 million - RM120 million to its core net profit from the financial year 2027 (FY2027).

PropertyGuru Supports KPKT's Madani Deposit Scheme To Boost Home-ownership Among First-time Buyers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- PropertyGuru Malaysia has given full support to the Housing and Local Government Ministry's (KPKT) suggestion on the MADANI Deposit scheme in the upcoming Budget 2025.

BHSI Unveils Global, UK Casualty Promotions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has named Caroline Alder-Smurthwaite to its Global Underwriting Office for Casualty & Healthcare and promoted Charlotte Behar to succeed Alder-Smurthwaite as Head of Casualty, United Kingdom (UK).

Provide Tax Exemptions To Enhance ESG Ratings Of Rubber Gloves Sector - MARGMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) hopes the government will provide better tax exemptions for them in Budget 2025 to enhance the sector’s environment, social, and governance (ESG) ratings.

13MP To Focus On State-Federal Collaboration To Bridge Socio-economic, Development Gaps

SHAH ALAM, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will focus on collaborative efforts between states and federal governments to bridge the socio-economic and development gaps according to states and regions, said the Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli.

13MP To Focus On State-Federal Collaboration To Bridge Socio-economic, Development Gaps

SHAH ALAM, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will focus on collaborative efforts between states and federal governments to bridge the socio-economic and development gaps according to states and regions, said the Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli.