AirAsia Drone-GIT Academy Partnership to Equip Tourist Guides with Drone Piloting Skills

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Drone has partnered GIT Academy, one of Malaysia's oldest tourist guide training academies to equip licensed tourist guides with essential drone piloting knowledge.

IATA's Updated Net Zero Roadmaps Establish The Feasibility Of Energy Transition By 2050

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released updated Policy and Finance Net Zero Roadmaps, which among others conclude that the air transport industry’s energy transition is feasible on the 2050 horizon.

Batik Air To Launch New Penang-Jakarta Route In October

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Batik Air is set to launch its new route between Penang International Airport and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta starting Oct 1.

Bursa Malaysia To Review Listing Requirements In Tandem With NSRF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has issued a consultation paper seeking the public’s feedback on the proposed sustainability reporting enhancements to the Main Market and ACE Market Listing Requirements (LR), in line with the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF).

Premium Wages To Enhance TVET Education, Attract Top Talent - BELIA MAHIR

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The establishment of premium wages for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates is expected to have positive implications, including addressing the shortage of skilled workers in various industrial sectors sought by employers, says National Organisation of Skilled Workers (BELIA MAHIR) secertary-general Mohammad Rizan Hassan.

EXIM Bank Unveils RM1.5 Bln Green Initiative For Sustainable Financing By 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) has launched its EXIM Green Global Initiative, committing to mobilise up to RM1.5 billion in sustainable financing by 2027. 

MAPIM Calls For Cross-political Support To Revitalise, Propel Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (MAPIM) has called on all parties, regardless of political ideology, to support the MADANI Government’s efforts to revitalise and strengthen the national economy in the current situation where the ringgit continues to strengthen.

Dept Of Standards Develops E-commerce Guidelines To Ensure Conducive Investment Environment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Department of Standards Malaysia has successfully developed the Malaysian Standard (MS) 2781: 2023 - Logistics dataset - Guidelines for E-commerce Transactions and Last Mile Delivery to ensure a conducive investment, trade and industry ecosystem.

Worldcoin Introduces Proof Of Personhood Pilot In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Worldcoin Foundation is expanding the availability of proof of personhood services to include a pilot or a beta testing phase in Malaysia.

Unmasking Skin Lifting Treatments With Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Merz Aesthetics, a medical aesthetics business, has launched Ultherapy PRIME, a non-invasive, FDA-cleared medical aesthetics treatment that provides a truly personalised and long-lasting lift of the skin in one session with zero downtime.

ASEAN Data Centre Market Can Reach US$11 Bln By 2028 - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The potential total addressable market for ASEAN data centres is estimated to reach US$11 billion (US$1=RM4.20) by 2028 on the back of the global data centre demand boom, according to Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) Bhd.

IATA Urges Govt To Introduce Incentives Or Tax Credits In Budget 2025 To Support SAF

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urges the government to consider introducing incentives or tax credits in the upcoming Budget 2025 to support Malaysia’s emerging sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry.