Malaysia To Sustain Growth At 4-4.5 Pct Next Year Driven By Higher Demand For Semiconductors, AI Applications – MoF

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah, Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – Higher exports of semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) edge applications will be among a slew of factors sustaining Malaysia’s economic growth next year at a commendable rate of between 4.0 and 4.5 per cent – against 4.0 to 4.8 per cent this year – despite acute trade challenges, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said today.

Batik Air Launches Kota Kinabalu-Incheon Direct Flights

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Batik Air has launched direct flights between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) and Incheon International Airport, Seoul in South Korea, strengthening Sabah’s connectivity with a key tourism market.

Expo 2025 Osaka: Malaysia Pavilion Secures RM15.6 Bln Potential Trade And Investment, Surpasses Initial Target

OSAKA, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has recorded approximately RM15.6 billion in potential trade and investment at Expo 2025 Osaka, exceeding its original target of RM13 billion, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Kuching Included In Malaysia Airlines' Bonus Side Trip Programme

KUCHING, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) announced today that Kuching has been included as the eighth destination under Malaysia Airlines’ Bonus Side Trip (BST) programme, making it the only Bornean destination in the initiative.

KLIA To Commence Vehicle Access Management System Trial Run Starting Sept 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- KL International Airport (KLIA) will commence a trial run of its new Vehicle Access Management System (VAMS) to improve kerbside traffic flow and provide smoother access to the terminals.

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.

AirAsia Travel Fair 2025 Expects To Draw 15,000 Visitors

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The AirAsia Travel Fair (AATF) 2025 is expected to attract about 15,000 visitors, a 5,000 increase from its last pre-pandemic edition in 2019, as the airline revived its signature travel fair series with plans to make next year’s showcase the largest in Malaysia.

Business Events Instrumental To Achieve Tourism Targets Under 13MP -- Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Business events will be instrumental for Malaysia to achieve its targets of 35.6 million tourist arrivals and RM147 billion in total receipts during Visit Malaysia Year 2026, as well as a 16 per cent contribution to gross domestic product from the tourism sector during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period. 

MAHB On Track To Achieve 62 Mln Passenger Movements By Year-end -- Group MD

SEPANG, July 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is optimistic of achieving its target of 62 million passenger movements by year-end, a milestone that would mark its return to pre-pandemic levels.

MAHB Enhances KLIA T1 With RM30 Mln Upgrades To Improve Passenger Experience

SEPANG, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has invested RM30 million in the first half of 2025 to improve overall passenger experience and operational efficiency at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA T1), marking the group’s first major airport upgrade since its privatisation in February.

M'sia To Host WITEX And WCAF 2025, Global Showcase Of Islamic Tourism, Trade And Culture

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is set to host the World Islamic Tourism & Trade Expo (WITEX 2025) and the inaugural World Cultural & Arts Festival (WCAF 2025) from Aug 22 to 24 at Sunway Resort Hotel, Bandar Sunway, showcasing a vibrant convergence of Islamic tourism, global trade, culture and the arts.

Malaysia’s Export Base To Cushion Us Tariff Impact - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) expects any impact from potential United States (US) tariffs on semiconductors to be limited for Malaysia, thanks to the country’s diversified export base and continued demand in key sectors.