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Global Air Cargo Demand Rises 5.6 Pct In January -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Total demand of global air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose by 5.6 per cent in January 2026, compared with January 2025 levels (7.2 per cent for international operations), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Disruption Of Global Aviation Enters Third Day With Airport And Airspace Closures

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) – As the war in the Middle East enters its third day, global aviation continues to be disrupted with commercial flights across the region remaining at a standstill, as major airports continue to be closed and regional airspace restricted, resulting in a mind-boggling 2,000 flights being cancelled.

Credit Providers, Credit Service Providers Require Licensing, Registration Effective June 1

PUTRAJAYA, March 2 (Bernama) -- Credit providers and credit service providers are required to meet licensing requirements and register with the Consumer Credit Commission (CCC) effective June 1, 2026, in line with the Consumer Credit Act 2025 (Act 873) (CCA).

India’s ICICI Lombard Outlooks Revised To Positive - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) of “bbb+” (Good) of India’s ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited (ICICI Lombard).

US-Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Aviation, Could Cost Industry More Than US$1 Bln 

By Zufazlin Baharuddin & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The US-Iran conflict has significantly disrupted airport operations and is poised to have a material near-term impact on global aviation, with aggregate industry costs potentially exceeding US$1 billion (US$1 = RM3.89) should the situation intensify, an economist said.

Trading Castle PLT Bags Dual Recognitions From ASEAN Records, Asia Records

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) – Digital finance education academy Trading Castle PLT has received dual recognitions from ASEAN Records and Asia Records for the “Highest Verified Single-Year Total Student Trading Research Performance Recorded by a Single Academy”.

Brent Crude Could Jump By US$20 A Barrel On Monday Amid Reported Closure Of Strait Of Hormuz - Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil could jump by around US$20 on Monday as risk premiums are rapidly repriced unless clear and credible signals of de-escalation emerge over the weekend following the US-Israel attack on Iran, research and energy intelligence company Rystad Energy said today.

Strategic Asset Allocation Ensures EPF Dividends Remain Competitive - Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) dividend rate for 2026 is expected to remain competitive, driven by the fund’s strategy based on its Strategic Asset Allocation, according to Prof Dr Ahmed Razman of Universiti Putra Malaysia.

JS-SEZ Among Key Catalysts For Johor To Boost GDP To RM260 Bln By 2030

By Hasnah Jusid

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Johor’s target of achieving a gross domestic product (GDP) of RM260 billion by 2030 has been described as realistic, with the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) expected to be one of the main drivers of the state’s economic growth.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower On Profit-taking After Rally

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Friday as investors locked in gains following a recent rally.

115 Companies To Be Recognised As Smart Factories By End-2026 -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- A total of 115 companies will be recognised as smart factories by the end of this year through the Smart Tech Up programme, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Stronger Ringgit Timely For New Technology Adoption -- FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s roughly 10 per cent appreciation against the US dollar in 2025 has lowered the cost of imported technology and equipment, making it an opportune time to adopt new software and machinery, said ber