Council Of EU Adopts One-year Postponement For Deforestation Law

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The Council of the European Union (EU) has formally adopted the regulation on the postponement of application of the EU deforestation law by one year.

Tune Protect Introduces Delay Lounge Pass For Airasia Travel Insurance Customers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Tune Protect Group Bhd has launched the Delay Lounge Pass, offering access to over 1,500 airport lounges worldwide when flights are delayed by two hours or more, a perk available across AirAsia’s extensive global network.

Banking Sector Thriving In 2024, Sees Major Acquisitions

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government’s acquisition of a major stake in Affin Bank Bhd and Public Bank’s purchase of equity in LPI Capital Bhd, plus banks generally being highly profitable, were the major news items in Malaysia’s banking and financial landscape this year.

Buoyant Year For Port Operators, Shipping Industry But Challenges Persist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- It has been a strong year for ports in Malaysia as operators pushed ahead with capital-intensive infrastructure upgrading works and rode on the wave of e-commerce growth as well as rising global trade to maintain their competitiveness.

5G Remains The Focus For Telco In 2024

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's telecommunications industry has seen quite an eventful year in 2024 as the country progresses toward deploying its second 5G network. 

BMI Forecasts Rising Global Natural Gas Demand In The Near Term

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has forecast global natural gas consumption to rise in the near term as the Northern Hemisphere winter approaches, supported by strong demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) across all markets.

Signing Of JS-SEZ Agreement With Singapore Postponed To Next January - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement on Dec 9 has been postponed to next January.

Airbus Delivers First A330neo For Malaysia Airlines

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft, according to Airbus. 

Hong Leong Bank Posts Higher 1Q Net Profit Of RM1.09 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank Bhd’s net profit rose 5.8 per cent to RM1.09 billion in the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (1Q FY2025) from RM1.03 billion in the same period last year.

Axiata Returns To Black With RM976.67 Mln Net Profit In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) made a significant turnaround, reaching RM976.67 million from a net loss of RM797.41 million in the same quarter a year ago.

CPO Futures End Three-day Losing Streak Amid Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended a three-day losing streak to close higher on Monday, due to stronger soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), said palm oil trader David Ng. 

Over 90 Pct Of Entrepreneurs Have Yet To Adopt E-invoicing - Expert

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- It is estimated that over 90 per cent of entrepreneurs, especially those with an annual income of RM25 million or less, have yet to adopt the e-invoicing system introduced on Aug 1.