7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- A review panel under the National Mineral Council could be established to address the fragmented jurisdiction and inconsistent enforcement between federal and state authorities, hindering effective oversight of rare earth element (REE) projects.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today as investors shifted their attention to incoming US economic data, maintaining confidence that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will move ahead with a 25-basis-point rate cut after its two-day meeting concludes later tonight.
8d ago
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Global aircraft delivery shortfalls in 2025 now total at least 5,300 aircraft, making aircraft availability one of the most significant constraints on industry growth, according to the Geneva-based International Air Transport Association (IATA).
8d ago
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).
8d ago
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Asia-Pacific region is expected to remain the largest contributor to global traffic growth, with lead factors projected to reach 84.4 per cent next year - an all-time high for the region.
8d ago
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Global airlines are expected to set a new record of a combined total net profit of US$41 billion (US$1=RM4.11) in 2026, up from US$39.5 billion this year, while the net profit margin is expected to remain unchanged from 2025 at 3.9 per cent.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) made an official visit to the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) on Dec 8, 2025 to strengthen good relations and foster closer ties between the ministry and the media.
9d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Centre for Entrepreneur Development and Research (CEDAR) - the capacity building and training arm of SME Bank - has empowered more than 3,000 micro-entrepreneurs nationwide through the “Maju Usahawan MADANI” (MUM) initiative.
9d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, despite mixed signals from regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.
9d ago
KOTA TINGGI, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s leadership in the global halal ecosystem continues to be strengthened through the World Halal Excellence Awards 2024 (WHEA 2024), further boosting the country’s competitiveness in the rapidly expanding global halal market projected to reach US$5 trillion (US$1 = RM4.10) by 2030.
9d ago
LAS VEGAS, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysian-based stock media platform 123RF today unveiled a generative artificial intelligence (AI) video comprehension feature on Amazon Web Services (AWS), designed to enhance video search for users worldwide.
9d ago
LAS VEGAS, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is expected to see stronger digital economic growth over the next two years as the region moves from early artificial intelligence (AI) adoption to fully AI-driven business model, supported by rising cloud demand and the rollout of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA).