Global Passenger Demand Up 7.1 Pct In September, An All-time High -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Total global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), rose by 7.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in September 2024 versus a year ago, an all-time high, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

BMI Revises Malaysia’s Health Expenditure Growth Forecast To 8.7 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has revised its forecast for Malaysia’s health expenditure growth to 8.7 per cent per year from 2023 to 2028, up from its previous forecast of 8.3 per cent.

Sweden-Malaysia Economic Ties Flourish, FDI Soars & Semiconductor Sector Emerges As Key Growth Area

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Economic ties between Sweden and Malaysia have flourished over the years, with Swedish foreign direct investment (FDI) in Malaysia soaring to US$1.43 billion (US$1=RM4.37) to date from US$113 million in 2014.

Petronas Clarifies Status Of DGO Talks With Petros

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) — PETRONAS wishes to clarify that it is still in discussions with Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) on the proposed implementation of the Distribution of Gas Ordinance (DGO).

More Than 90 Pct Of Independent Smallholders To Be MSPO-certified End-2025 -- MPOB

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is targeting more than 90 per cent of independent smallholders (ISH) to achieve Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification by the end of next year.

Malaysia’s Direct Selling Industry Sees New Horizons With Potential BRICS Membership

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s direct selling industry stands to gain significantly from the country’s interest in joining the BRICS economic bloc, says the Malaysia Direct Distribution Association (MDDA).

World Halal Awards Put Malaysia On Firm Footing To Reap Global US$5 Trillion Market -- HDC

MELAKA, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Halal Development Corporation Bhd’s (HDC) World Halal Excellence Awards 2023 (WHEA 2023), now in its 15th year, complements Malaysia’s halal industry ecosystem, and puts it in a strong position to reap the global halal market opportunities, estimated to reach US$5 trillion by 2030. 

Budget 2025 To Drive Construction Sector Productivity -- MPC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 has brightened the construction sector prospects with a focus on developing quality infrastructure, strengthening strategic investments, and ensuring that all sectors function in an inclusive and sustainable manner.

CPO Futures Hit Two-Year High On Bullish Sentiment, Strong Exports

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, reaching a two-year high, said Fastmarket Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varqa.

SME Bank Unveils Sustainability Roadmap 2.0, Targets RM10 Bln In Sustainable Financing By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) is aiming for RM10 billion in sustainable financing and RM1 billion in green financing by 2030, as outlined in its Sustainability Roadmap 2.0.

IATA To Offer Digital Currencies In Financial Settlement Systems

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it will offer digital currencies in the financial settlement systems it operates for the aviation industry.

Korean Eggdrop Gains Notoriety For Production Support Of Two Chart-topping K-dramas 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Golden Hind Co Ltd, the food and beverage (F&B) company behind the premium Korean egg sandwich brand EGGDROP, has garnered significant attention for its production support of the tvN romantic comedy drama series 'Love Next Door' and the JTBC family drama series 'Romance in the House'.