Kemaman Port Needs Updating, Sandakan Joins ASEAN Liberalisation -- MOT

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) – The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has requested that Kemaman Port Consortium update and submit its development proposal for Kemaman Port, in line with the port development plan and concession agreement.

Malaysia's Current Account Balance To Remain In Surplus This Year - BNM Governor 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's current account balance is expected to remain in surplus of between 1.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour today. 

HSBC Malaysia Unveils Enhanced Premier Service For Affluent Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- HSBC Malaysia has launched its all-new HSBC Premier service, designed for affluent and high-net-worth customers with an expanded suite of wealth, health, travel and international banking solutions. 

ATR Sets Sights On Supporting Malaysia’s Green Aviation Goals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The French-Italian turboprop aircraft maker ATR is ready to help Malaysia and ASEAN operators meet their environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals as it continues to lead the regional aviation sector in sustainable operations.

Malaysia Airlines' "On-time Performance" For Domestic Flights At 85.3 Pct As Of May 2025 -- MOT

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines  (MAS) achieved an on-time performance (OTP) of 85.3 per cent for domestic flights as of May 2025, followed by AirAsia (84.5 per cent) and Batik Air (73.5 per cent), according to the Ministry of Transport (MOT).

CAAM Partners With Boeing To Enhance Air Traffic Management At KLIA

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and global aerospace company Boeing have teamed up to make air traffic operations more efficient at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

Malaysia Stands Firm On Key National Policies In US Trade Talks – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia was among the few countries that stood firm on protecting key national policies during trade negotiations with the United States (US), Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament on Tuesday.

International Premium Air Travel Surges 11.8 Pct In 2024 -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported an 11.8 per cent surge in international premium class travel -that’s business and first class - in 2024.

Boulder Imaging, Oikon To Deploy AI-Powered Bird Protection In Southeast Europe 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Boulder Imaging, a global provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven wildlife protection systems, has partnered with Croatia-based environmental consultancy Oikon Ltd to introduce advanced bird protection technology at wind farms across Southeast Europe.

Firefly To Move Jet Operations From Subang Airport To KLIA, Effective Aug 19

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) regional airline, Firefly, will relocate its jet operations from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, effective Aug 19, 2025.

Multitude Of Positive Factors Entrench Malaysia’s Economy On Growth Trajectory – BNM Governor

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour has expressed optimism that Malaysia’s economy remains on a strong growth trajectory due to multiple factors, such as resilient domestic demand and encouraging exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products, despite headwinds from impending tariffs.

AirAsia Launches Direct KL, Kuching–Pontianak Routes From Sept 12

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Malaysia has launched two new direct routes connecting Kuala Lumpur and Kuching to Pontianak, the capital city of West Kalimantan, Indonesia, with AirAsia as the only airline operating international flights to the city starting Sept 12, 2025.