MAVCOM On Track To Meet Passenger Traffic forecast Of Up To 97.6 Million This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) is expected to meet its narrowed down passenger traffic forecast of between 95.4 million and 97.6 million passengers this year supported by the continued robust recovery of the Malaysian aviation sector in the first six months of 2024 (1H2024).

Malaysia, The Key Gateway For Taiwan's Exports To Asian Countries

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia serves as a key gateway for Taiwan's exports to Asian countries due to the many parallels in their development journeys, said Kaohsiung Deputy Mayor Charles Lin.

Development Of Manufacturing Sector Cluster In Central Region Should Be Made Strategic Initiative - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The development of a special industrial cluster in the manufacturing sector in the Central Region needs to be prioritised as a strategic initiative of the MADANI Government to strengthen the country's position as an investment hub, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Sime Darby to Enhance ROE, Plans Strategic Growth for FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Bhd aims to enhance its return on equity (ROE), reduce debt, prioritise the integration of new acquisitions and strengthen its partnership with Toyota and Daihatsu Japan in the financial year 2025 (FY2025).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower In Sync With Most Regional Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower in tandem with the weak performance across the region following a negative cue from global equities overnight with strong selling In technology stocks, said an analyst. 

Invest Selangor Targets 10 Companies To Join Its Lab Partnership Programme By End-2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Invest Selangor Bhd aims to have 10 life sciences-based companies join its Selangor Lab Partnership Programme by the end of this year.

Chinese Companies Should Consider Malaysia As Regional Hub, Set Up Headquarters - Liew

By Zarul Effendi Razali

HAINAN (China), Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Chinese companies should consider Malaysia an ideal destination to set up regional headquarters, from which they can expand internationally through Malaysia, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

EBC Expands Services For HNWIs, Institutional Investors With Second AFSL

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- In a significant move toward expanding its global asset management footprint, EBC Financial Group (EBC) has successfully obtained an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) for Asset Management from the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).

MPOC Expects CPO Prices To Stay Above RM4,000 In October Amid Market Fluctuations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain stable above RM4,000 per tonne in October despite ongoing market fluctuations, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

AirAsia-Sega Pact Brings 'Sonic The Hedgehog', 'Persona 5' To The Skies

SEPANG, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s low-cost carrier AirAsia today unveiled its branding partnership with the gaming company Sega Corp and its unit Atlus, where its passengers can enjoy the world of popular game characters “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “Persona 5” in immersive in-flight experiences.

MATRADE Yangon Launches Malaysian Bazaar To Seek Out New Indochina Market

PHNOM PENH, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Thirty Malaysian companies participated in the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation’s (MATRADE) multi-sector trade fair in Yangon, Myanmar, recording a potential sales of RM39.1 million.

AirAsia X Shareholders Approves Acquisition Of Capital A's RM6.8 Bln Aviation Business

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) shareholders have approved and expressed strong support for the proposed acquisition of Capital A’s entire equity interest in the aviation business within AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd (AAAGL) and AirAsia Bhd (AAB) for RM6.8 billion.