1y ago
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The launch of the direct flight between Chennai and Penang will open up new opportunities for Penang’s tourism industry, thus enhancing the sector's resilience against risks and boosting the state's competitiveness in the global tourism market.
1y ago
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a bullish bias next week, driven by potential bargain-buying activity after the recent selldown, a dealer said.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has forecast an annual average palm oil price of RM3,900 per tonne in 2025, down from an estimated RM4,050 per tonne in 2024.
1y ago
SHAH ALAM, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Selangor recorded a total trade value of RM639.2 billion, accounting for 29.9 per cent of the country’s total trade, from January to September 2024.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s record achievement in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) underscores its growing prominence as a key economic player within the ASEAN region.
1y ago
By Zarul Effendi Razali
DUBAI, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Callabio Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, a “coffee syrup” manufacturing company based in Malaysia, expects potential sales of more than RM50 million through the International Sourcing Programme (INSP) taking place at the MIHAS@Dubai 2024 exhibition.
1y ago
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Penang’s tourism sector is set to receive a significant boost with the announcement of a new daily direct flight between Chennai, India and Penang by IndiGo Airlines, said Penang State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee (Petace) chairman Wong Hon Wai.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), in collaboration with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and four other central banks, is advancing Project Nexus to enhance the efficiency of instant payment systems (IPS) for seamless cross-border transactions globally, with full operation expected by 2027.
1y ago
From M. Saraswathi
RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will participate in the G20 related events such as the launch of "Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty", which aims to eradicate poverty and global hunger.
1y ago
SRI VIJAYA PURAM (INDIA), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- AirAsia has become the first international airline to offer direct flights to India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
1y ago
By M. Saraswathi
RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Brazil, South America’s largest country, from Lima, Peru, for his official visit and to attend the Group of 20 (G20) Summit 2024, where Malaysia is a guest country.
1y ago
RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Brazil, South America’s largest country, from Lima, Peru, for his official visit and to attend the Group of 20 (G20) Summit 2024, where Malaysia is a guest country.