Global Air Cargo Demand Rises 5.6 Pct In January -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Total demand of global air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose by 5.6 per cent in January 2026, compared with January 2025 levels (7.2 per cent for international operations), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Middle East Conflict: Govt Will Try To Maintain RON95 Price Under BUDI95 Programme - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, March 1 (Bernama) -- The government will try to maintain the price of RON95 petrol for Malaysians at the current level of RM1.99 per litre despite global market uncertainty due to the conflict in the Middle East, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Renewed US-Iran Conflict Fueling Market Volatility, Raising Oil Prices And Forex risks

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed & Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Global markets turned cautious on Sunday following the latest United States military action against Iran, with economists warning that heightened geopolitical risks due to the situation in the Middle East could reinforce risk-off sentiment and affect oil prices, the ringgit, and trade flows, said analysts.

Ports, Logistics, REIT Among Sectors To Post Stronger 4Q 2025 Results -- Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Ports and logistics and real estate investment trust (REIT) sectors are among the sectors to post stronger fourth quarter (4Q) 2025 results given Malaysia’s sustained economic fundamentals and improved investors’ confidence, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).

Asia-Pacific Airlines’ Cargo Demand Growth Up 10.3 Pct In November - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific airlines recorded a 10.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in air cargo demand in November 2025, while capacity increased by 8.4 per cent y-o-y during the same period, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 

IATA: Weaker Dollar To Boost Airlines' Profitability In 2026

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

GENEVA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- A weaker US dollar is expected to benefit non-US dollar-based airlines’ profitability and margins by reducing US dollar-denominated costs such as fuel, aircraft leases and maintenance, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 

Moody’s Upgrades Malaysia’s Power Sector Outlook To Positive

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings has revised its outlook on Malaysia’s A3-rated power sector to positive from stable, citing the implementation of a new tariff mechanism that enables more timely and effective fuel cost adjustments.

Sarawak Oil Palms Net Profit Slips To RM110.95 Mln In Third Quarter

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's (SOPB) net profit for the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2025, slipped to RM110.95 million from RM121.80 million in the same period last year.

BNM Governor: Malaysian Economy To Remain On Steady Growth Path Into 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).  

Asia-Pacific Airlines Record 6.8 Pct Y-o-y Growth In Air Cargo In September - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific airlines recorded a 6.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in air cargo demand in September, while cargo capacity rose 4.8 per cent y-o-y during the same period, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 

Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR). 

AirAsia X Net Profit Soars To RM35.22 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) net profit jumped to RM35.22 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025), compared to RM4.82 million in the same period a year ago.