Batik Air To Fly Ipoh-Singapore Route Starting Today

IPOH, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Batik Air airline is expanding its domestic routes by launching the Ipoh-Singapore route starting today.

2025: Motor Losses, Climate Risks, Digital Shifts Shape General Insurance Landscape

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s general insurance sector ends 2025 with resilience and underlying fragility.

AirBorneo To Start Jetplane Operations In July 2026 — Abang Johari

KUCHING, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Sarawak-owned airline AirBorneo will begin operating jet aircraft from July next year as part of the state’s plan to strengthen regional air connectivity, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said.

AM Best Affirms Mongolian Re Credit Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B (Fair) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bb+” (Fair) of Mongolian National Reinsurance JSC (Mongolian Re).

Capital A Expects To Exit PN17 Status By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd expects to complete the consolidation of its aviation business to AirAsia X Bhd and exit Practice Note 17 (PN17) status by the end of this month. 

China Southern To Add Third Daily Guangzhou-Penang Flight

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- China Southern Airlines will increase its Guangzhou–Penang direct flights from two to three daily services from December 28, strengthening air connectivity ahead of Malaysia Tourism Year 2026.

Ethiopian Airlines Sees Stronger Asia-Pacific Growth With Malaysia Emerging As Fast-Growing Market

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) – Ethiopian Airlines is strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with Malaysia emerging as one of its fastest-growing markets amid surging air travel demand between Africa and Asia.

IATA: Asia Pacific Demand Remains Robust, Malaysia Set For Sustained Growth

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Asia Pacific remains the world’s fastest-growing aviation region, with demand continuing to outpace capacity amid supply chain pressures, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Malaysia Airlines Resumes Direct Flight From Kuala Lumpur To Brisbane

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines Bhd has resumed its direct flights from KL International Airport (KUL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE), with the inaugural flight MH135 departing Kuala Lumpur on Nov 29, reinstating this key connection to meet growing travel demand.

AirAsia Completes EASA Mandated Requirements, Operations Back To Normal

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Aviation Group has completed the required software rollback on its operational A320 Family, in full compliance with the Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) following an Alert Operators Transmission from Airbus.

Malaysia Airports To Stay Vigilant Amid Unpredictable Weather To Ensure Smooth Flights

SEPANG, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will remain vigilant and is working closely with the relevant parties to ensure smooth flight operations amid the current unpredictable weather.Pengarau

Palm Oil Sector Remains ‘Bullish’ Towards 2026, CPO Above RM4,000 — Johari

PETALING JAYA, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The palm oil sector in Malaysia is expected to remain stable by 2026, in line with the rebound in soybean oil prices that will narrow the large price gap between the two oils, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.