Mavcom: Airlines Must Offer Passengers Refunds For Flight Delays Of Five Hours Or More

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) today reiterated that airline passengers have the option of a refund of their tickets if their flight is delayed by five hours or more.

EPIC Chalks Up Record Revenue Of RM403.8 Mln For FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (EPIC), a subsidiary of the Terengganu state government, achieved record revenue of RM403.8 million in the 2024 financial year.

Transformation Efforts Of MAHB Expected To Bear Fruit - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) --  The transformation efforts of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) are expected to bear fruit, attracting more airlines and passengers and boosting the country's economic growth while providing returns to the government, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Scores Superior Credit Ratings - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “aa-” (Superior) of Japan’s The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Limited (DL), the wholly owned operating subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc (DLH).

Johor Plantations Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM257.32 Mln For FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Bhd (JPG) recorded a higher net profit of RM257.32 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), up from RM167.31 million a year ago.

Bursa Malaysia Reprimands Waja Konsortium, Fines Two Directors RM100,000 Each

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has publicly reprimanded Waja Konsortium Bhd and two of its director, Peh Lian Hwa and Peh Jia Yau, as well as imposed a fine of RM100,000 on each director.

MP Proposes Setting Up Forex Risk Committee To GLICs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- A member of parliament today called on the government to set up a committee to coordinate foreign currency exchange (forex) risks to the operations of government-linked investment companies (GLICs).

Collaboration Across Sectors Key To Building Financial Inclusion Ecosystem - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Collaboration among government agencies, financial institutions and businesses is essential to create an ecosystem that supports financial inclusion, said analysts.

Awantec Sells Office Building For RM25 Mln In Asset Rationalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Awanbiru Technology Bhd (Awantec)’s wholly owned subsidiary, Awantec Systems Sdn Bhd, has entered into eight separate sale and purchase agreements (SPAs) with Puncak Hartanah Intelek Sdn Bhd to dispose of an eight-storey office building for RM25 million.  

Allianz General Offers Comprehensive Property Protection With Smart Home Cover

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Allianz Malaysia Bhd, through its subsidiary Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Bhd, is offering a wide range of coverage add-ons to suit customers' property protection needs through its Smart Home Cover policy.

JS-SEZ Set To Become Key Platform And Gateway For Southeast Asian Investment, Says State Exco

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government is committed to the success of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) initiative, which is seen as a platform or gateway for investment in Southeast Asia.

ASEAN-BAC Unveils 12 Initiatives To Drive Regional Growth, collaboration

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) has unveiled 12 strategic initiatives, including the ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) framework, to enhance economic integration, inclusivity, and regional collaboration.