Asia-Pacific Airlines Record 6.8 Pct Y-o-y Growth In Air Cargo In September - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific airlines recorded a 6.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in air cargo demand in September, while cargo capacity rose 4.8 per cent y-o-y during the same period, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 

Labuan’s Sailion Shipping Handles Discovery Princess During Port Klang Transit

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Labuan-based Sailion Shipping Sdn Bhd successfully handled the port call of the Discovery Princess cruise ship during its transit at Port Klang today, as part of the company’s growing engagement with international cruise operators and port authorities.

Cabotage Flexibility Could Ease Sabah's Shipping Costs

LABUAN, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- A time-bound exemption to Malaysia’s cabotage policy could help ease Sabah’s long-standing shipping imbalance and high logistics costs, drawing lessons from similar policy adjustments in the United Kingdom (UK) and Indonesia.

Tariffs, Rare Earths To Dominate Trump’s ASEAN Summit Visit -- Economist

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Tariffs, rare earths and other critical minerals are expected to be among the key topics discussed during United States (US) President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to the 47th ASEAN Summit here, said economist Dr Goh Lim Thye.

Passenger Movements Up 12.2 Pct To 40.6 Million In 3Q 2025 - Malaysia Airports

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Group registered total passenger movements of 40.6 million passengers in the third quarter this year including Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISGIA).

AirAsia X To Acquire A321neo, A321LR Planes In 2H 2026 For Medium-Haul Expansion

From Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

TASHKENT, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd plans to expand its fleet by acquiring smaller aircraft, including new engine options (NEO) and long-range (LR) models, as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in medium-haul markets.

Batik Air To Launch Direct Flights From Penang To Medan And Singapore

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Batik Air will introduce two new international routes connecting Medan and Singapore directly to Penang starting Dec 8, further boosting regional tourism and air connectivity.

AirAsia X Sets Sights On More Central Asian Destinations

From Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

TASHKENT, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd is eyeing expansion into more Central Asian countries following the encouraging response to its newly launched route to Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Batik Air To Launch Nine New Routes In December

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) — Batik Air will strengthen its regional footprint with the launch of nine new routes on Dec 8, 2025, a landmark expansion that underscores the carrier’s ambition to enhance connectivity across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

Aviation Supremo Tony Fernandes Urges ASEAN To Be Brave And Liberalise, Accelerate Regional Economic Integration

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should not be defensive but take bold decisions to liberalise rules to accelerate regional economic integration, said Capital A Bhd chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

Penang Sees 25 Pct Rise In Japanese Tourist Arrivals, Eyes Bigger Market Potential

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Japanese tourism market holds vast potential for Penang, with the state government intensifying efforts to position the state as a preferred destination for Japanese travellers.

TM Joins Consortium To Develop Cable System Connecting ASEAN Nations To Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) is collaborating with Meta, SoftBank Corp, IPS Inc, PT XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera Tbk, and NEC Corporation in developing the Candle submarine cable system which connects ASEAN countries to Japan.