Intel's Packaging Complex, Assembly Manufacturing Operational This Year - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Intel’s investment in Malaysia is set to expand, with its advanced packaging complex and assembly manufacturing expected to be operational later this year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

AirBorneo Opts For Boeing, Jet Operations Routes Planned To KL, Singapore

KUCHING, March 16 (Bernama) — AirBorneo plans to launch regional jet operations from Kuching in July using three Boeing 737-800 aircraft as part of efforts to expand its connectivity beyond the existing network.

AirBorneo Maintains Fares Despite Rising Fuel Costs, Focuses On Connectivity

KUCHING, March 16 (Bernama) -- AirBorneo's current airfares remain unchanged despite rising global fuel prices as the airline continues to prioritise affordable connectivity for communities in Sarawak and Sabah, said its chief executive officer Megat Ardian Wira Mohd Aminuddin.

Oil Prices Climb Again With Brent Crude Hitting US$106 A Barrel Amid US-Iran Escalation

ISTANBUL, March 16 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Oil prices rose again, with Brent crude hitting US$106 a barrel early Monday before retreating slightly to over US$104 as an escalation in West Asia tensions persists, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

MyCIF Gets Additional RM20 Mln, Total Allocation Hits RM50 Mln In 2026 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- The government will allocate an additional RM20 million to the Malaysia Co-investment Fund (MyCIF), in addition to the RM30 million announced in Budget 2026, bringing the total allocation this year to RM50 million.

West Asia Conflict: No Economic Stimulus Planned For Now - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- No economic stimulus package will be introduced for the time being in response to the West Asia conflict, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Sunway Invests RM23 Million To Expand SJK (C) Cheah Fah In Johor

ISKANDAR PUTERI, March 14 (Bernama) -- SJK (C) Cheah Fah has launched the second phase of its expansion, supported by RM23 million from Sunway Group, to accommodate rising student enrolment as Johor’s southern corridor develops.

MITI To Give Explanation On Alleged Excess Capacity, Forced Labour -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will give an explanation to the United States (US) regarding allegations of structural excess capacity and production as well as the use of forced labour, which are among issues under probe under Section 301(b) of the US’ Trade Act of 1974.

ASEAN Economic Ministers: Middle East Tensions Pose Risks To Region's Economic Stability, Energy Security

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Continued tensions in the Middle East will have impact on economic security and stability, the livelihoods of millions of people in the region, and hinder economic progress in ASEAN, according to a joint statement by the ASEAN Economic Ministers.

France Seeks To Expand Investments In Malaysia’s Aeronautics, Energy And Critical Minerals Sectors -- Envoy

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- France is encouraging more of its companies to invest in Malaysia, particularly in sectors such as aeronautics, energy, and critical minerals, including rare earth elements (REE), according to French Ambassador to Malaysia, Marc Abensour.

Strait of Hormuz: How The Strategic Flashpoint In The West Asia Conflict Is Roiling Global Oil Markets

By Voon Miaw Ping

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Intensifying maritime security tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing military conflict between the United States (US), Israel and Iran are putting the strategic chokepoint under intense international scrutiny.

Geopolitical Tensions To Moderately Affect Malaysia Property Sector -- Rehda