1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd carried 1.08 million passengers in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, representing a 34 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase, and delivered a strong passenger load factor of 84 per cent, up by four percentage points.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation is likely to trend at 2.3 per cent in 2024 and 2.9 per cent in 2025, compared to Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) forecast of between 2 per cent and 3.5 per cent for 2024, Allianz SE chief economist Ludovic Subran said.
1y ago
BAGAN DATUK, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Cocoa farmers should continue cultivating the commodity instead of shifting to other crops given its high and encouraging potential, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.
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BANGI, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- To implement RON95 petrol targeted subsidies, the government has been urged to adopt an approach that maintains market prices, making essential goods more affordable while still offering the necessary support to those in need.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic outlook for 2025 appears optimistic, with a mix of opportunities and challenges ahead, according to the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- OrthoLite, the global leader of branded, high-performance, comfort footwear solutions, has appointed Raj Santhana as the new Vice President of Operational Excellence.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been recognised as one of 13 nations officially added to BRICS as a partner country, a bloc that collectively accounts for one-fifth of global trade.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd (SJPP) has approved RM1.59 billion in financing guarantees as of Sept 30 2024 for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the green economy, high technology and halal fields from a RM20 billion guarantee fund allocation.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- A total of eleven Trade and Investment Missions (TIM), including six official visits led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim from January to September 2024, have resulted in potential investments totalling RM82.6 billion.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- TDM Bhd has proposed the issuance of a sukuk wakalah programme with a total programme limit of RM1.5 billion to enhance operational efficiency, support future investments, and meet its financial commitments in compliance with Shariah principles.
1y ago
KUCHING, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd (PAMB), in partnership with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), recently hosted the Sarawak Graduate Financial Convention to improve financial literacy among graduates, aiming to positively impact their lives.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The construction sector has been urged to focus on sustainable methods, energy-efficient designs and the use of green materials to ensure that the industry thrives economically and contributes positively to the environment and society.