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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- London Heathrow (LHR) has been named the world’s most connected airport for the third year in a row, according to OAG’s Megahubs 2025 report.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) shines as Asia Pacific’s top airport in OAG’s Megahubs 2025 report, ranking joint fourth globally and holding the title of the world’s leading low-cost carrier (LCC) Megahub.
CHONGQING, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Midea’s Chongqing Chiller Factory, the world’s first fully AI-powered chiller “lighthouse factory”, is spearheading smart and green manufacturing across the Asia-Pacific and helping global partners achieve low-carbon transformation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Veritas Capital (Veritas), an investor at the intersection of technology and government, has announced the final close of The Veritas Capital Fund IX (Fund IX) with US$14.4 billion in aggregate capital commitments. (US$1=RM4.20)
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) has called for targeted tax measures in Budget 2026, including corporate income tax rebates for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and a higher chargeable income threshold of RM1 million for the SME preferential 15 per cent rate.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is focusing on attracting high-impact investments in the technology sector including artificial intelligence (AI) and renewable energy, with the total value of approved investments for the period January to June 2025 reaching RM190.3 billion.
By Saraswathi Muniappan
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) – The 35 per cent surge in Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) brand value to US$2.3 billion (US$1 = RM4.22) in the recent Energy 100 2025 report for Brand Finance underscores strong market conviction in its financial resilience and operational efficiency.
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia celebrates a historic maritime milestone as Lloyd’s List 2025 has ranked Port Klang at the 10th position in the Top 100 Ports list, making it one of the world’s top 10 busiest container ports for the first time.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to be listed among the 12 most competitive countries in the world by 2030, in line with the target under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Asia’s reinsurers are actively expanding to mature overseas markets as part of a move to diversify and be more agile with underwriting cycle management, according to a new AM Best report.
By Wong Cheng Hau
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- About 40 per cent of the 120,000 jobs in Malaysia’s global business services (GBS) sector will be using artificial intelligence (AI) to move towards higher-value services.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) — Malaysia can be the “beneficiary window” in greater economic connectivity between ASEAN and the populous South Asia region, with Bangladesh’s central position as a strategic trade, production and investment hub offering immense business opportunities.
